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Elizabeth Gaskell (1810–65) lost her mother at an early age and was sent to live with her aunt in Knutsford, a country town outside Manchester which is often thought to bear a notable resemblance to the fictional Cranford. In this engaging biography, Esther Alice Chadwick (1862–1929) shows how many historical facts of Gaskell's life influenced her novels and stories - from the character of her home town to the sudden disappearance of her brother in India. Originally published in 1910, this was the first full biography of the author; the revised edition of 1913 is reissued here. It includes additional research, illustrations, and excerpts from Gaskell's letters, which provide a touching glimpse into the life of a writer who often felt herself torn between her intellectual and domestic duties. Still a major source for modern biographies, Chadwick's book remains an authoritative source for scholars and students of English literature.

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Book category Books in English Literature & literary studies Literature: history & criticism Literary studies: general

• Full title: Mrs Gaskell
• Subtitle: Haunts, Homes, and Stories
• Author: Esther Alice Chadwick
• Language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 422
• EAN: 9781108057202
• ISBN: 1108057209
• ID: 02058955
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Weight: 530 g
• Dimensions: 216 × 140 × 24 mm
• Date of publishing: 14. February 2013

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