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Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell (née Stevenson; 29 September 1810 – 12 November 1865), often referred to as Mrs Gaskell, was an English novelist, biographer, and short story writer. Her novels offer a detailed portrait of the lives of many strata of Victorian society, including the very poor.
Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell (born September 29, 1810, Chelsea, London, England—died November 12, 1865, near Alton, Hampshire) was an English novelist, short-story writer, and the first biographer of Charlotte Brontë. She was a daughter of a Unitarian minister.
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Learn about the life and work of Elizabeth Gaskell, a Victorian novelist and social reformer. Explore her childhood, marriage, novels, friends, and legacy.
Sep 5, 2018 · The Unjustly Overlooked Victorian Novelist Elizabeth Gaskell | The New Yorker. Page-Turner. The Unjustly Overlooked Victorian Novelist Elizabeth Gaskell. By Hannah Rosefield. September 5,...
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Read a brief biography about the life of Elizabeth Gaskell the novelist who's works include 'Cranford' and 'North and South'. Discover why she was asked to write the biography of Charlotte...
May 7, 2018 · Learn about the life and works of Elizabeth Gaskell, a British author who wrote social commentary novels such as Mary Barton, Cranford, and North and South. Discover how she became a friend and biographer of Charlotte Brontë, and how she influenced Victorian literature.
Apr 24, 2012 · A comprehensive overview of the life, works, and critical reception of Elizabeth Gaskell, a versatile and influential Victorian novelist and biographer. Find introductions, monographs, and articles on her fiction, letters, and contexts.
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