"North and South" is perhaps Elizabeth Gaskell's most famous novel which poignantly deals with the issues of industrialisation from the working class perspective. When young Margaret is made to leave her South Hampshire home and move to the fictional industrial town of Milton in the North, she is at first repulsed by the ugliness of the urban city. Here she experiences first-hand the violent clashes between employers and workers in regular strikes. She admires the workers and their courage, becoming close to them and their cause, bringing her in to clashes with the handsome cotton-mill owner John Thornton regularly. It is a novel focused on the human cost in an increasingly industrialised world, brimming with realism, emotion and a stunning ensemble of characters. If you loved the BBC's 2004 adaptation of `North and South' starring Richard Armitage, you will love the source material. Elizabeth Gaskell (1810-1865) was an English novelist and short story writer. She is most famous for her earnest and detailed descriptions of the various Victorian social strata. Among her most famous work is her biography of the renowned author Charlotte Brontë

Young Molly Gibson is the daughter of the widowed Dr Gibson. She has been brought up by her father, but as Molly approaches adulthood Dr Gibson foresees trouble ahead, and Molly's life changes forever when her father decides to re-marry, bringing a new stepmother and stepsister into their formerly quiet lives. Though sweet and lovable, Molly's new stepsister Cynthia has a knack for getting into trouble and soon she and Molly find themselves in all sorts of trying situations. Jane Austen fans would also enjoy this charming novel from the much-loved Victorian author Elizabeth Gaskell. Elizabeth Gaskell (1810-1865) is an enduringly popular and highly regarded English novelist. Born in Chelsea, London, Elizabeth was sent to live with her aunt in Knutsford, Cheshire after her mother died, a place which would provide inspiration for some of her most popular works, including `Cranford'. A sociable and lively young woman, Elizabeth married Minister William Gaskell in 1832 and settled in Manchester. An industrial hub and the scene of much political and social change, her time in Manchester influenced much of her writing. Her first novel, `Mary Barton' focussed on the appalling and impoverished living conditions of those living in Northern industrial cities and was a huge success, sparking the interest of notable figures such as Charles Dickens, who invited Elizabeth to contribute to the periodicals he edited. An active humanitarian, her works dealt sympathetically with the plight of the poorest in society, and she did not shy away from controversial topics such as prostitution and illegitimacy. A close friend of Charlotte Brontë, Elizabeth also wrote a highly acclaimed biography of the author in 1857. Some of her best known and most loved novels include `Cranford', `North and South' and the posthumously published `Wives and Daughters', all of which have been adapted for TV by the BBC, most recently `Cranford' starring Judi Dench, Michael Gambon, and Greg Wise. Elizabeth Gaskell is regarded as one of the most important novelists of the Victorian era.

Young orphan Ruth Hilton catches the eye of a dishonest and unscrupulous man, and when Ruth falls on hard times she is forced to turn to him for comfort and support. When he cruelly deserts her, Ruth must begin a new life, but she carries with her the secret and shame of an illegitimate child which will lead to her ruin if discovered. A controversial topic during the Victorian era, in `Ruth' Elizabeth Gaskell dealt sensitively and sympathetically with the topic of illegitimacy and sin - confronting the harsh views and treatment of a `fallen woman' at the time. With similar themes, fans of Nathaniel Hawthorne's `The Scarlet Letter' and Thomas Hardy's `Tess of the D'Urbervilles' will enjoy this popular classic by Elizabeth Gaskell. Elizabeth Gaskell (1810-1865) is an enduringly popular and highly regarded English novelist. Born in Chelsea, London, Elizabeth was sent to live with her aunt in Knutsford, Cheshire after her mother died, a place which would provide inspiration for some of her most popular works, including `Cranford'. A sociable and lively young woman, Elizabeth married Minister William Gaskell in 1832 and settled in Manchester. An industrial hub and the scene of much political and social change, her time in Manchester influenced much of her writing. Her first novel, `Mary Barton' focussed on the appalling and impoverished living conditions of those living in Northern industrial cities and was a huge success, sparking the interest of notable figures such as Charles Dickens, who invited Elizabeth to contribute to the periodicals he edited. An active humanitarian, her works dealt sympathetically with the plight of the poorest in society, and she did not shy away from controversial topics such as prostitution and illegitimacy. A close friend of Charlotte Brontë, Elizabeth also wrote a highly acclaimed biography of the author in 1857. Some of her best known and most loved novels include `Cranford', `North and South' and the posthumously published `Wives and Daughters', all of which have been adapted for TV by the BBC, most recently `Cranford' starring Judi Dench, Michael Gambon, and Greg Wise. Elizabeth Gaskell is regarded as one of the most important novelists of the Victorian era.

The biography `The Life of Charlotte Brontë' by her friend and contemporary Elizabeth Gaskell was first published in 1857 to great acclaim and remains a fascinating insight into the life of the `Jane Eyre' author. It contains Gaskell's own personal recollections through her friendship with Charlotte, as well as excerpts from letters and beautiful descriptions of the Yorkshire landscape. It follows Charlotte's life through from her lonely childhood and difficult schooldays, to her literary career, marriage and death barely a year later. Though a revealing account of Charlotte's life and experiences, Gaskell held back on many of the more sensational details so as to avoid affronting a Victorian audience, such as Charlotte's infatuation with a married man, and the shocking ill-treatment the Brontë sisters received at school. A must-read for fans of both Charlotte Brontë and Elizabeth Gaskell. Elizabeth Gaskell (1810-1865) is an enduringly popular and highly regarded English novelist. Born in Chelsea, London, Elizabeth was sent to live with her aunt in Knutsford, Cheshire after her mother died, a place which would provide inspiration for some of her most popular works, including `Cranford'. A sociable and lively young woman, Elizabeth married Minister William Gaskell in 1832 and settled in Manchester. An industrial hub and the scene of much political and social change, her time in Manchester influenced much of her writing. Her first novel, `Mary Barton' focussed on the appalling and impoverished living conditions of those living in Northern industrial cities and was a huge success, sparking the interest of notable figures such as Charles Dickens, who invited Elizabeth to contribute to the periodicals he edited. An active humanitarian, her works dealt sympathetically with the plight of the poorest in society, and she did not shy away from controversial topics such as prostitution and illegitimacy. A close friend of Charlotte Brontë, Elizabeth also wrote a highly acclaimed biography of the author in 1857. Some of her best known and most loved novels include `Cranford', `North and South' and the posthumously published `Wives and Daughters', all of which have been adapted for TV by the BBC, most recently `Cranford' starring Judi Dench, Michael Gambon, and Greg Wise. Elizabeth Gaskell is regarded as one of the most important novelists of the Victorian era.

Newly orphaned Lois Barclay is forced to leave England and sail to America to join her only remaining distant family. Set in Salem against the hysteria of the witch trials, the honest and truthful Lois soon finds her new family to be jealous and manipulative, putting her own life in very real danger. A gripping and poignant short story from the acclaimed Victorian author Elizabeth Gaskell. Elizabeth Gaskell (1810-1865) is an enduringly popular and highly regarded English novelist. Born in Chelsea, London, Elizabeth was sent to live with her aunt in Knutsford, Cheshire after her mother died, a place which would provide inspiration for some of her most popular works, including `Cranford'. A sociable and lively young woman, Elizabeth married Minister William Gaskell in 1832 and settled in Manchester. An industrial hub and the scene of much political and social change, her time in Manchester influenced much of her writing. Her first novel, `Mary Barton' focussed on the appalling and impoverished living conditions of those living in Northern industrial cities and was a huge success, sparking the interest of notable figures such as Charles Dickens, who invited Elizabeth to contribute to the periodicals he edited. An active humanitarian, her works dealt sympathetically with the plight of the poorest in society, and she did not shy away from controversial topics such as prostitution and illegitimacy. A close friend of Charlotte Brontë, Elizabeth also wrote a highly acclaimed biography of the author in 1857. Some of her best known and most loved novels include `Cranford', `North and South' and the posthumously published `Wives and Daughters', all of which have been adapted for TV by the BBC, most recently `Cranford' starring Judi Dench, Michael Gambon, and Greg Wise. Elizabeth Gaskell is regarded as one of the most important novelists of the Victorian era.

Author Elizabeth Gaskell's first ever novel `Mary Barton' was written as a means of distracting herself from her grief over the loss of her young son. Taking inspiration from Manchester, the industrial hub where Elizabeth Gaskell was living at the time, `Mary Barton' paints a fascinating yet horrifying picture of working-class life in a Victorian city. Young Mary Barton and her trade unionist father are barely getting by, and all around them people are being exploited and abused by the wealthy. While her father pursues a political path to equality, Mary is torn between marrying for love, and marrying above her social situation in order to improve her family's fortunes. A ground-breaking novel for its' time, `Mary Barton' put the plight of the working classes front and centre - revealing the shocking cycle of poverty, starvation and death which affected so much of the population. Elizabeth Gaskell (1810-1865) is an enduringly popular and highly regarded English novelist. Born in Chelsea, London, Elizabeth was sent to live with her aunt in Knutsford, Cheshire after her mother died, a place which would provide inspiration for some of her most popular works, including `Cranford'. A sociable and lively young woman, Elizabeth married Minister William Gaskell in 1832 and settled in Manchester. An industrial hub and the scene of much political and social change, her time in Manchester influenced much of her writing. Her first novel, `Mary Barton' focussed on the appalling and impoverished living conditions of those living in Northern industrial cities and was a huge success, sparking the interest of notable figures such as Charles Dickens, who invited Elizabeth to contribute to the periodicals he edited. An active humanitarian, her works dealt sympathetically with the plight of the poorest in society, and she did not shy away from controversial topics such as prostitution and illegitimacy. A close friend of Charlotte Brontë, Elizabeth also wrote a highly acclaimed biography of the author in 1857. Some of her best known and most loved novels include `Cranford', `North and South' and the posthumously published `Wives and Daughters', all of which have been adapted for TV by the BBC, most recently `Cranford' starring Judi Dench, Michael Gambon, and Greg Wise. Elizabeth Gaskell is regarded as one of the most important novelists of the Victorian era.

`Sylvia's Lovers' is a novel by English novelist and short story writer Elizabeth Gaskell, best-known for her novels ´North and South', `Mary Barton', and `Cranford'. Set in the 1790s in an English seaside town, `Sylvia's Lovers' tells the story of Sylvia Robson, caught between the love of her cousin Philip Hepburn and whaling harpooner Charley Kinraid. As England wages war with France, press gangs roam the streets. When Charley is forcibly taken away to fight, he asks love-rival Philip to pass on a message to Sylvia, but his silence changes their lives forever. This haunting tale of love and loss is regarded as one of Gaskells finest works. Elizabeth Gaskell (1810-1865) was an English novelist, biographer, and short story writer, renowned for her earnest and detailed descriptions of Victorian society. Among her most famous novels are `North and South', `Mary Barton' and `Wives and Daughters'. Her work has been adapted for film and TV on numerous occasions, including the BBC TV drama `Cranford', starring Dame Judi Dench. Gaskell also wrote `The Life of Charlotte Brontë' (1857), which was the first-ever biography of the famous English writer, Charlotte Brontë.

« Il est bien agréable de dîner avec un célibataire... J'espère seulement que c'est convenable. Tant de choses agréables ne le sont pas ! »   Dans une petite ville du nord-ouest de l'Angleterre, la narratrice Mary Smith raconte les mille et un petits riens qui font la vie quotidienne de Cranford, notamment celle de ses amies Mlle Matty et Mlle Jenkyns. Elle dresse le portrait réjouissant et chaleureux  d'une communauté de femmes, et propose une peinture savoureuse de cette société rurale victorienne éprise de traditions. Un classique de la littérature anglaise adapté au théâtre et à la télévision, dont la vivacité et l'ironie ne sont pas sans rappeler celles de Jane Austen.   Un chef d'oeuvre d'humour. The Independent.   Nouvelle traduction de l'anglais (Royaume Uni) par Pierre Goubert

« L'amour d'une jeune fille est comme une bouffée de fumée,il change à chaque souffle de vent. » Après une enfance passée dans le Hampshire, la paisible campagne du Sud, Margaret Hale, fille de pasteur, s'installe à Milton, petite ville du Nord, dans le Darkshire. La jeune femme, belle, naïve, fière et orgueilleuse, découvre avec horreur l'univers âpre et brutal de la révolution industrielle où s'affrontent patrons et ouvriers à travers les premières grèves organisées. Prenant avec courage le parti des plus démunis, elle s'engage, et sa conscience s'éveille. John Thornton, propriétaire d'une filature, autodidacte et autoritaire, représente tout ce qu'elle déteste. Malgré une hostilité affichée, le ténébreux patron tombe sous le charme de Margaret. À travers cette grande fresque publiée en 1855, qui met en lumière l'opposition entre les territoires industriels du Nord et le Sud agricole, Elizabeth Gaskell brosse un étonnant portrait de femme dans l'Angleterre du milieu du xixe siècle. L'écrivaine, figure majeure de la littérature victorienne, y exprime toute la puissance de son écriture et de son engagement social.

Orpheline, la jeune et naïve Ruth est placée dans l'atelier de couture de Mrs Mason. Lors d'un bal, elle rencontre Henry Bellingham, un fils de bonne famille, avec qui elle noue bientôt une belle amitié, se muant en passion amoureuse, à rebours des conventions sociales. Jugée " fille perdue ", Ruth est congédiée. Elle se réfugie au Pays de Galles avec Bellingham qui l'abandonne dès qu'il apprend qu'elle est enceinte.Tentée de se suicider, elle est recueillie par le pasteur Benson et sa soeur Faith, qui l'aiment et la respectent. La faisant passer pour veuve afin de lui éviter la disgrâce, ainsi qu'à son futur enfant, ils parviennent à la faire entrer au service d'un homme d'affaires, Mr Bradshow. Mais le retour de Bellingham menace son secret... Lorsque Mr Bradshow l'apprend, il chasse sans ménagement l'infortunée. Devenue infirmière, Ruth se donnera corps et âme à son nouveau métier. Et la voici enfin aimée, sinon admirée de tous...Avec Ruth, Elizabeth Gaskell trace le portrait émouvant d'une jeune victime de l'hypocrisie victorienne, toujours sûre de son bon droit et de ses préjugés.

Traduit et préfacé par Domnique Jean

Roman traduit de l'anglais, préfacé et annoté par : Françoise du Sorbier.C'est le choc de deux Angleterre que le roman nous invite à découvrir : le Sud, paisible, rural et conservateur, et le Nord, industriel, énergique et âpre. Entre les deux, la figure de l'héroïne, la jeune et belle Margaret Hale. Après un long séjour à Londres chez sa tante, elle regagne le presbytère familial dans un village du sud de l'Angleterre. Peu après son retour, son père renonce à l'Église et déracine sa famille pour s'installer dans une ville du Nord. Margaret va devoir s'adapter à une nouvelle vie en découvrant le monde industriel avec ses grèves, sa brutalité et sa cruauté. Sa conscience sociale s'éveille à travers les liens qu'elle tisse avec certains ouvriers des filatures locales, et les rapports difficiles qui l'opposent à leur patron, John Thornton. En même temps qu'un étonnant portrait de femme dans l'Angleterre du milieu du xixe siècle, Elizabeth Gaskell brosse ici une de ces larges fresques dont les romanciers victoriens ont le secret.Fille et femme de pasteur, Elizabeth Gaskell (1810-1865) connaissait intimement la vie provinciale et les milieux industriels. Sa sensibilité aux questions sociales la porta à peindre avec sympathie la condition des opprimés de son temps : les ouvriers et les femmes. Proche de Charles Dickens, Georges Eliot et Charlotte Brontë, elle a occupé une place importante sur la scène littéraire victorienne. On la redécouvrira avec bonheur. 

When 19-year-old Paul Manning moves to the countryside, his cousin Phillis is thrown into turmoil and insecurity as she falls for the charms of Paul's sophisticated friend. Paul is dismayed when he discovers that he must leave London and stay with his religious uncle in the country. But when he arrives, he discovers his relatives are far from pious bores - especially his beautiful cousin Phyllis. However, when Phyllis falls for the charms of Paul's dashing friend, he fears for his cousin's reputation. This haunting story is a masterful piece of Victorian fiction about heartbreak and tragedy and was adapted for a BBC TV series in 1982. A leading figure in Victorian literature, Gaskell's work continues to resonate with readers to this day. Elizabeth Gaskell (1810-1865) was an English novelist, biographer, and short story writer, renowned for her earnest and detailed descriptions of Victorian society. Among her most famous novels are `North and South', `Mary Barton', and `Wives and Daughters'. Her work has been adapted for film and TV on numerous occasions, including the BBC TV drama `Cranford', starring Dame Judi Dench. Gaskell also wrote `The Life of Charlotte Brontë' (1857), which was the first-ever biography of the famous English writer, Charlotte Brontë.

Mroczna, gotycka nowela, której akcja rozgrywa si w XIX wieku. Moda dziewczyna, córka mynarza zostaje wysana w podró, podczas której poznaje pewnego szlachcica, pana de Tourelle. Mczyzna szybko podejmuje starania o jej rk. Dziewczyna przyjmuje owiadczymy pod naciskami rodziny, mimo wewntrznych wtpliwoci i zych przeczu. W efekcie zampójcia Anna wyjeda do Francji, gdzie zostaje zamknita przez autorytarnego ma w zamczysku Les Rochers. Jakby tego byo mao, despota skrywa mroczn tajemnic na temat swojej natury. Ciarna Anna podejmuje ucieczk wraz z zaprzyjanion pokojówk Amand. Jednak bezwzgldny m zrobi wszystko, by dopa i ukara nieposuszn kobiet. Klasyczna powie z elementami grozy, nawizujca do podania o Siwobrodym. Moe przypa do gustu wielbicielom "Wichrowych Wzgórz" Emily Bront czy "Kobiety w bieli" Wilkie Collinsa. Elizabeth Gaskell (1810-1865) - ceniona brytyjska powieciopisarka epoki wiktoriaskiej. Urodzona w Chelsea w Londynie Elbieta wczenie zostaa sierot. Po mierci matki trafia pod opiek ciotki mieszkajcej w Knutsford w Cheshire - to miejsce bdzie stanowi inspiracj dla wielu jej popularnych ksiek, m.in. Cranford". Jako moda kobieta polubia Williama Gaskella, który oprócz bycia pastorem równie zajmowa si pisarstwem, i osiada z nim w Manchesterze. Para doczekaa si licznego potomstwa. Maestwo prowadzio oywione ycie towarzyskie, w krgu ich znajomych pozostawali znani artyci, m.in. Charles Dickens oraz Charlotte Brontë. W swoich powieciach (m.in. Mary Barton", Pónoc i poudnie") obrazowaa ycie rónych warstw spoecznych. Pisaa take opowiadania o duchach w stylistyce gotyckiej, w czym kibicowa jej sam Dickens. Znaczn popularno zyskaa pierwsza biografia Charlotte Brontë jej autorstwa. BBC zrealizowao serialowe adaptacje kilku jej powieci, m.in. Pónoc i poudnie", Cranford" oraz wydane pomiertnie ony i córki".

`The Doom of the Griffiths' is a haunting short story by the acclaimed Victorian author Elizabeth Gaskell. A long-forgotten curse was placed upon the Griffiths family by the last native Prince of Wales, Owain Glynd^wr, following a betrayal by a member of the Griffiths family. The curse foretells that the Griffiths family line will end `with the murder of the eighth generation Griffiths by the ninth'. Many years later, will the ominous prophecy upon the condemned family come true? A dark tale of revenge, jealousy, and treachery. Elizabeth Gaskell (1810-1865) is an enduringly popular and highly regarded English novelist. Born in Chelsea, London, Elizabeth was sent to live with her aunt in Knutsford, Cheshire after her mother died, a place which would provide inspiration for some of her most popular works, including `Cranford'. A sociable and lively young woman, Elizabeth married Minister William Gaskell in 1832 and settled in Manchester. An industrial hub and the scene of much political and social change, her time in Manchester influenced much of her writing. Her first novel, `Mary Barton' focussed on the appalling and impoverished living conditions of those living in Northern industrial cities and was a huge success, sparking the interest of notable figures such as Charles Dickens, who invited Elizabeth to contribute to the periodicals he edited. An active humanitarian, her works dealt sympathetically with the plight of the poorest in society, and she did not shy away from controversial topics such as prostitution and illegitimacy. A close friend of Charlotte Brontë, Elizabeth also wrote a highly acclaimed biography of the author in 1857. Some of her best known and most loved novels include `Cranford', `North and South' and the posthumously published `Wives and Daughters', all of which have been adapted for TV by the BBC, most recently `Cranford' starring Judi Dench, Michael Gambon, and Greg Wise. Elizabeth Gaskell is regarded as one of the most important novelists of the Victorian era.

A tragic short story from much-loved Victorian author Elizabeth Gaskell, `The Half-Brothers' is a tale of love and rejection. Unloved and spurned by his stepfather, Gregory is treated very differently from his half-brother. When the favoured brother is caught in a dangerous and violent snowstorm as night is falling, Gregory must prove that his brotherly love is great enough to overcome the harsh treatment he has received - but will he be too late? Elizabeth Gaskell (1810-1865) is an enduringly popular and highly regarded English novelist. Born in Chelsea, London, Elizabeth was sent to live with her aunt in Knutsford, Cheshire after her mother died, a place which would provide inspiration for some of her most popular works, including `Cranford'. A sociable and lively young woman, Elizabeth married Minister William Gaskell in 1832 and settled in Manchester. An industrial hub and the scene of much political and social change, her time in Manchester influenced much of her writing. Her first novel, `Mary Barton' focussed on the appalling and impoverished living conditions of those living in Northern industrial cities and was a huge success, sparking the interest of notable figures such as Charles Dickens, who invited Elizabeth to contribute to the periodicals he edited. An active humanitarian, her works dealt sympathetically with the plight of the poorest in society, and she did not shy away from controversial topics such as prostitution and illegitimacy. A close friend of Charlotte Brontë, Elizabeth also wrote a highly acclaimed biography of the author in 1857. Some of her best known and most loved novels include `Cranford', `North and South' and the posthumously published `Wives and Daughters', all of which have been adapted for TV by the BBC, most recently `Cranford' starring Judi Dench, Michael Gambon, and Greg Wise. Elizabeth Gaskell is regarded as one of the most important novelists of the Victorian era.

A gothic short story from the hugely popular Victorian author Elizabeth Gaskell, `The Poor Clare' was first published as part of a serial in `Household Words' a weekly magazine edited by Charles Dickens. The story is narrated by an anonymous lawyer who has been hired to track down the heir to a sizeable fortune and finds himself caught up in the plight of the lonely Bridget Fitzgerald. Bridget's daughter Mary disappeared many years ago and now her beloved dog, her only companion, has been found dead. What follows is a haunting story of curses, witchcraft, and revenge. Elizabeth Gaskell (1810-1865) is an enduringly popular and highly regarded English novelist. Born in Chelsea, London, Elizabeth was sent to live with her aunt in Knutsford, Cheshire after her mother died, a place which would provide inspiration for some of her most popular works, including `Cranford'. A sociable and lively young woman, Elizabeth married Minister William Gaskell in 1832 and settled in Manchester. An industrial hub and the scene of much political and social change, her time in Manchester influenced much of her writing. Her first novel, `Mary Barton' focussed on the appalling and impoverished living conditions of those living in Northern industrial cities and was a huge success, sparking the interest of notable figures such as Charles Dickens, who invited Elizabeth to contribute to the periodicals he edited. An active humanitarian, her works dealt sympathetically with the plight of the poorest in society, and she did not shy away from controversial topics such as prostitution and illegitimacy. A close friend of Charlotte Brontë, Elizabeth also wrote a highly acclaimed biography of the author in 1857. Some of her best known and most loved novels include `Cranford', `North and South' and the posthumously published `Wives and Daughters', all of which have been adapted for TV by the BBC, most recently `Cranford' starring Judi Dench, Michael Gambon, and Greg Wise. Elizabeth Gaskell is regarded as one of the most important novelists of the Victorian era.

Elizabeth Gaskell's `A Dark Night's Work' was first published in serial form in weekly magazine `All The Year Round', which was edited by Charles Dickens. The lovely young Ellinor Wilkins appears to live a charmed life - doted upon by her father, she has plenty of friends and a blossoming romance. Then, something shocking happens which will change the course of her life and those around her forever. A classic Victorian gothic mystery from the enduringly popular author Elizabeth Gaskell. Elizabeth Gaskell (1810-1865) is an enduringly popular and highly regarded English novelist. Born in Chelsea, London, Elizabeth was sent to live with her aunt in Knutsford, Cheshire after her mother died, a place which would provide inspiration for some of her most popular works, including `Cranford'. A sociable and lively young woman, Elizabeth married Minister William Gaskell in 1832 and settled in Manchester. An industrial hub and the scene of much political and social change, her time in Manchester influenced much of her writing. Her first novel, `Mary Barton' focussed on the appalling and impoverished living conditions of those living in Northern industrial cities and was a huge success, sparking the interest of notable figures such as Charles Dickens, who invited Elizabeth to contribute to the periodicals he edited. An active humanitarian, her works dealt sympathetically with the plight of the poorest in society, and she did not shy away from controversial topics such as prostitution and illegitimacy. A close friend of Charlotte Brontë, Elizabeth also wrote a highly acclaimed biography of the author in 1857. Some of her best known and most loved novels include `Cranford', `North and South' and the posthumously published `Wives and Daughters', all of which have been adapted for TV by the BBC, most recently `Cranford' starring Judi Dench, Michael Gambon, and Greg Wise. Elizabeth Gaskell is regarded as one of the most important novelists of the Victorian era.

A short essay by acclaimed Victorian writer Elizabeth Gaskell, `An Accursed Race' is a study of the plight of the much-persecuted minority group the Cagots. In her essay, Gaskell explores the reasons behind their persecution in Europe, the commonly held superstitions surrounding them, and describes their ill-treatment in an effort to change the attitude towards this group. Elizabeth Gaskell (1810-1865) is an enduringly popular and highly regarded English novelist. Born in Chelsea, London, Elizabeth was sent to live with her aunt in Knutsford, Cheshire after her mother died, a place which would provide inspiration for some of her most popular works, including `Cranford'. A sociable and lively young woman, Elizabeth married Minister William Gaskell in 1832 and settled in Manchester. An industrial hub and the scene of much political and social change, her time in Manchester influenced much of her writing. Her first novel, `Mary Barton' focussed on the appalling and impoverished living conditions of those living in Northern industrial cities and was a huge success, sparking the interest of notable figures such as Charles Dickens, who invited Elizabeth to contribute to the periodicals he edited. An active humanitarian, her works dealt sympathetically with the plight of the poorest in society, and she did not shy away from controversial topics such as prostitution and illegitimacy. A close friend of Charlotte Brontë, Elizabeth also wrote a highly acclaimed biography of the author in 1857. Some of her best known and most loved novels include `Cranford', `North and South' and the posthumously published `Wives and Daughters', all of which have been adapted for TV by the BBC, most recently `Cranford' starring Judi Dench, Michael Gambon, and Greg Wise. Elizabeth Gaskell is regarded as one of the most important novelists of the Victorian era.

A collection of five short stories from popular Victorian author Elizabeth Gaskell. The collection includes the tales `The Poor Clare', `Lois the Witch', `The Grey Woman' and `The Old Nurse's Story' as well as the title tale, `Curious, If True'. A rich selection of some of Gaskells finest and most atmospheric short stories, with plenty of mystery, ghosts, horror and suspense from the talented author. Elizabeth Gaskell (1810-1865) is an enduringly popular and highly regarded English novelist. Born in Chelsea, London, Elizabeth was sent to live with her aunt in Knutsford, Cheshire after her mother died, a place which would provide inspiration for some of her most popular works, including `Cranford'. A sociable and lively young woman, Elizabeth married Minister William Gaskell in 1832 and settled in Manchester. An industrial hub and the scene of much political and social change, her time in Manchester influenced much of her writing. Her first novel, `Mary Barton' focussed on the appalling and impoverished living conditions of those living in Northern industrial cities and was a huge success, sparking the interest of notable figures such as Charles Dickens, who invited Elizabeth to contribute to the periodicals he edited. An active humanitarian, her works dealt sympathetically with the plight of the poorest in society, and she did not shy away from controversial topics such as prostitution and illegitimacy. A close friend of Charlotte Brontë, Elizabeth also wrote a highly acclaimed biography of the author in 1857. Some of her best known and most loved novels include `Cranford', `North and South' and the posthumously published `Wives and Daughters', all of which have been adapted for TV by the BBC, most recently `Cranford' starring Judi Dench, Michael Gambon, and Greg Wise. Elizabeth Gaskell is regarded as one of the most important novelists of the Victorian era.

First published in 1855 `Half a Lifetime Ago' by much-loved author Elizabeth Gaskell recounts the events which have befallen the now pessimistic and solitary Susan Dixon, shaping her personality and outlook on life. Set against a bleak, rural backdrop, it is a tale of love and loss and of hope and disappointment as she looks back on the moments which have moulded her. A morose yet moving reflection on life. Elizabeth Gaskell (1810-1865) is an enduringly popular and highly regarded English novelist. Born in Chelsea, London, Elizabeth was sent to live with her aunt in Knutsford, Cheshire after her mother died, a place which would provide inspiration for some of her most popular works, including `Cranford'. A sociable and lively young woman, Elizabeth married Minister William Gaskell in 1832 and settled in Manchester. An industrial hub and the scene of much political and social change, her time in Manchester influenced much of her writing. Her first novel, `Mary Barton' focussed on the appalling and impoverished living conditions of those living in Northern industrial cities and was a huge success, sparking the interest of notable figures such as Charles Dickens, who invited Elizabeth to contribute to the periodicals he edited. An active humanitarian, her works dealt sympathetically with the plight of the poorest in society, and she did not shy away from controversial topics such as prostitution and illegitimacy. A close friend of Charlotte Brontë, Elizabeth also wrote a highly acclaimed biography of the author in 1857. Some of her best known and most loved novels include `Cranford', `North and South' and the posthumously published `Wives and Daughters', all of which have been adapted for TV by the BBC, most recently `Cranford' starring Judi Dench, Michael Gambon, and Greg Wise. Elizabeth Gaskell is regarded as one of the most important novelists of the Victorian era.

Young Lizzie Leigh has fallen pregnant after moving to Manchester. Fearful of her father's reaction and consumed by guilt, Lizzie deserts her family, believing her disappearance to be for the best. Determined to find her beloved daughter however, Lizzie's mother desperately searches Manchester. Wracked with regret and shame - even if her family forgive her, will Lizzie ever be able to forgive herself? A short story about unconditional love, and a comment on the prevailing harsh views about `fallen women' at the time, `Lizzie Leigh' is a compassionate tale from popular Victorian author Elizabeth Gaskell. Elizabeth Gaskell (1810-1865) is an enduringly popular and highly regarded English novelist. Born in Chelsea, London, Elizabeth was sent to live with her aunt in Knutsford, Cheshire after her mother died, a place which would provide inspiration for some of her most popular works, including `Cranford'. A sociable and lively young woman, Elizabeth married Minister William Gaskell in 1832 and settled in Manchester. An industrial hub and the scene of much political and social change, her time in Manchester influenced much of her writing. Her first novel, `Mary Barton' focussed on the appalling and impoverished living conditions of those living in Northern industrial cities and was a huge success, sparking the interest of notable figures such as Charles Dickens, who invited Elizabeth to contribute to the periodicals he edited. An active humanitarian, her works dealt sympathetically with the plight of the poorest in society, and she did not shy away from controversial topics such as prostitution and illegitimacy. A close friend of Charlotte Brontë, Elizabeth also wrote a highly acclaimed biography of the author in 1857. Some of her best known and most loved novels include `Cranford', `North and South' and the posthumously published `Wives and Daughters', all of which have been adapted for TV by the BBC, most recently `Cranford' starring Judi Dench, Michael Gambon, and Greg Wise. Elizabeth Gaskell is regarded as one of the most important novelists of the Victorian era.

Young Margaret Dawson has been taken in by her distant cousin Lady Ludlow, the Mistress of Hanbury Court. Though charitable and kind to Margaret, Lady Ludlow holds strict views about the lower classes - insistent that they have no rights and fearful that their education will be her downfall. In a changing world though, Lady Ludlow faces opposition to her rigid beliefs from a rich cast of characters. `My Lady Ludlow' was one of the Elizabeth Gaskell novels upon which the popular BBC TV adaptation of `Cranford' was based. Elizabeth Gaskell (1810-1865) is an enduringly popular and highly regarded English novelist. Born in Chelsea, London, Elizabeth was sent to live with her aunt in Knutsford, Cheshire after her mother died, a place which would provide inspiration for some of her most popular works, including `Cranford'. A sociable and lively young woman, Elizabeth married Minister William Gaskell in 1832 and settled in Manchester. An industrial hub and the scene of much political and social change, her time in Manchester influenced much of her writing. Her first novel, `Mary Barton' focussed on the appalling and impoverished living conditions of those living in Northern industrial cities and was a huge success, sparking the interest of notable figures such as Charles Dickens, who invited Elizabeth to contribute to the periodicals he edited. An active humanitarian, her works dealt sympathetically with the plight of the poorest in society, and she did not shy away from controversial topics such as prostitution and illegitimacy. A close friend of Charlotte Brontë, Elizabeth also wrote a highly acclaimed biography of the author in 1857. Some of her best known and most loved novels include `Cranford', `North and South' and the posthumously published `Wives and Daughters', all of which have been adapted for TV by the BBC, most recently `Cranford' starring Judi Dench, Michael Gambon, and Greg Wise. Elizabeth Gaskell is regarded as one of the most important novelists of the Victorian era.

Miss Greatorex is invited to join a group of friends who meet weekly at Mrs Dawson's house. When Miss Greatorex asks to hear more about Mrs Dawson's cousin Lady Ludlow, the friends begin to swap stories, starting with `My Lady Ludlow'. What follows is a collection of five short stories from the hugely popular Victorian author Elizabeth Gaskell, including works such as `The Doom of the Griffiths' about a cursed family; a tale of selfless love in `The Half-Brothers'; and `The Poor Clare' in which the lonely Bridget Fitzgerald sets out to avenge the death of her only companion. Elizabeth Gaskell (1810-1865) is an enduringly popular and highly regarded English novelist. Born in Chelsea, London, Elizabeth was sent to live with her aunt in Knutsford, Cheshire after her mother died, a place which would provide inspiration for some of her most popular works, including `Cranford'. A sociable and lively young woman, Elizabeth married Minister William Gaskell in 1832 and settled in Manchester. An industrial hub and the scene of much political and social change, her time in Manchester influenced much of her writing. Her first novel, `Mary Barton' focussed on the appalling and impoverished living conditions of those living in Northern industrial cities and was a huge success, sparking the interest of notable figures such as Charles Dickens, who invited Elizabeth to contribute to the periodicals he edited. An active humanitarian, her works dealt sympathetically with the plight of the poorest in society, and she did not shy away from controversial topics such as prostitution and illegitimacy. A close friend of Charlotte Brontë, Elizabeth also wrote a highly acclaimed biography of the author in 1857. Some of her best known and most loved novels include `Cranford', `North and South' and the posthumously published `Wives and Daughters', all of which have been adapted for TV by the BBC, most recently `Cranford' starring Judi Dench, Michael Gambon, and Greg Wise. Elizabeth Gaskell is regarded as one of the most important novelists of the Victorian era.

`The Old Nurse's Story and Other Tales' is a collection of eleven short stories from the much-loved Victorian author, Elizabeth Gaskell. The title story follows the strange and supernatural happenings which have affected four generations of the Furnivall family, who live in a spooky gothic mansion in the midst of a bleak and deserted moorland. A haunting and atmospheric collection of spooky short stories, which fans of Emily Brontë's `Wuthering Heights' and Henry James' `The Turn of the Screw' will also enjoy. Elizabeth Gaskell (1810-1865) is an enduringly popular and highly regarded English novelist. Born in Chelsea, London, Elizabeth was sent to live with her aunt in Knutsford, Cheshire after her mother died, a place which would provide inspiration for some of her most popular works, including `Cranford'. A sociable and lively young woman, Elizabeth married Minister William Gaskell in 1832 and settled in Manchester. An industrial hub and the scene of much political and social change, her time in Manchester influenced much of her writing. Her first novel, `Mary Barton' focussed on the appalling and impoverished living conditions of those living in Northern industrial cities and was a huge success, sparking the interest of notable figures such as Charles Dickens, who invited Elizabeth to contribute to the periodicals he edited. An active humanitarian, her works dealt sympathetically with the plight of the poorest in society, and she did not shy away from controversial topics such as prostitution and illegitimacy. A close friend of Charlotte Brontë, Elizabeth also wrote a highly acclaimed biography of the author in 1857. Some of her best known and most loved novels include `Cranford', `North and South' and the posthumously published `Wives and Daughters', all of which have been adapted for TV by the BBC, most recently `Cranford' starring Judi Dench, Michael Gambon, and Greg Wise. Elizabeth Gaskell is regarded as one of the most important novelists of the Victorian era.

Gaskell's gothic masterpiece weaves the tale of a lonely old woman whose curse upon the murderer of her cherished dog unleashes unintended consequences. The impulse of revenge is turned to contrition after the discovery of an unexpected connection between her and the accursed. Through Ireland to Yorkshire and finally London, a young lawyer discovers a beautiful young woman mysteriously followed by her own demonic doppelganger, and sets out to learn if the curse can be broken.

Lisette Leigh (Lizzie Leigh) est une nouvelle de la romancière britannique Elizabeth Gaskell, publiées en 1855. Extrait | Quand la mort entre dans une maison le jour de Noël, le contraste de ce qui est avec ce qui a été donne au chagrin une amertume nouvelle et ajoute à la désolation le sentiment d'un isolement plus complet. Jacques Leigh mourut au moment même où les cloches lointaines de l'église de Rochdale appelaient les fidèles au service du matin, le jour de Noël 1836. Quelques minutes avant sa mort, il ouvrit des yeux déjà voilés, et, par un mouvement presque imperceptible des lèvres, fit signe à sa femme qu'il avait quelque chose à dire. Elle se pencha vers lui et recueillit ces paroles entrecoupées : « Je lui pardonne, Anne , que Dieu me pardonne ! »...|

Before Elizabeth Gaskell's famous North and South and Cranford, there was Mary Barton. Set in Manchester England in the mid-nineteenth century, Mary Barton was revolutionary in the way it tackled the relationship between poor mill workers and the wealthier manufacturers. This first book by Elizabeth Gaskell delves into the desperate lives of the working poor in Northern England, much in the way Dickens shone light on London's lowest classes. In Gaskell's eyes, prostitutes are selfless, murderers are penitent, and the poor are heroes.

Le Classcompilé n° 93 contient les oeuvres d'Elizabeth (Stevenson) Gaskell. Elizabeth Gaskell née le 29 septembre 1810 à Londres, morte le 12 novembre 1865 à Holybourne (en), près d'Alton dans le Hampshire, est une romancière britannique. (Wikip.) On consultera les instructions pour mettre à jour ce volume sur le site lci-eBooks, rubrique "Mettre à jour les livres" CONTENU DE CE VOLUME : ROMANS RUTH (1853) NORD ET SUD (1855) LES AMOUREUX DE SYLVIA (1863) LONGUES ET COURTES NOUVELLES LISETTE LEIGH (1855) AUTOUR DU SOFA (1859) : LADY LUDLOW (1859) o UNE RACE MAUDITE. (1855) o LA DESTINÉE DES GRIFFITH. (1858) o LES DEUX FRÈRES. (1859) o L'OEUVRE D'UNE NUIT DE MAI : Cousine Phillis (1864) o L'OEuvre d'une nuit de mai (1863) o Le Héros du fossoyeur (1847) VOIR AUSSI Élisabeth Gaskell et ses ouvrages (1867) Les livrels de lci-eBooks sont des compilations d'oeuvres appartenant au domaine public : les textes d'un même auteur sont regroupés dans un eBook à la mise en page soignée, pour la plus grande commodité du lecteur. On trouvera le catalogue sur le site de l'éditeur.

Roman traduit de l'anglais, préfacé et annoté par : Françoise du Sorbier L'essentiel de l'action se situe en 1839, sur fond de grève des ouvriers des filatures, durement éprouvés par la misère et la maladie. Mary Barton, apprentie couturière, vit seule avec son père, ouvrier des filatures et syndicaliste aux positions radicales. Courtisée à la fois par Jem Wilson, le fils de l'ami de son père, qui souhaite l'épouser, et par Harry Carson, le fils du patron des filatures, elle rejette le premier avant de découvrir les mauvaises intentions du second à son égard. Lorsque Harry Carson est abattu par balle, tout désigne Jem comme le coupable. Mary se démène pour prouver son innocence. Premier roman d'Elizabeth Gaskell, écrit en 1848, Mary Barton suscita une controverse à sa publication à cause de sa représentation sans concessions du monde des ouvriers dans une ville industrielle, Manchester. Le récit, qui tisse plusieurs fils narratifs, est aussi un « roman d'éducation » : il offre une étude très fine, et dépourvue de mièvrerie, de la confusion des sentiments chez une toute jeune fille, tout en maintenant un suspense qui entraîne le lecteur dans une course contre la montre extrêmement tendue.

Roman traduit de l'anglais, préfacé et annoté par Françoise du Sorbier.1796, Monkshaven (Whitby), port baleinier du Yorkshire, en pleine guerre avec la France révolutionnaire. Sylvia Robson, seize ans, fille unique de fermiers locaux, est une jolie sauvageonne attachante et innocente. Son père, Daniel, ancien marin, s'est reconverti à la terre, mais suit de près la vie du port et les agissements des sergents recruteurs de la marine, aussi actifs qu'impopulaires en cette période où la guerre réclame toujours plus d'hommes. Le cousin de Sylvia, Philip Hepburn, idolâtre sa cousine sans être payé de retour. Un jour, un baleinier rentrant au port est attaqué par les recruteurs. La résistance fait un mort et plusieurs blessés, dont le vaillant Charley Kinraid, harponneur de son état, et cousin de la meilleure amie de Sylvia. Charley et Sylvia tombent amoureux l'un de l'autre et échangent leur parole. Mais avant de regagner son bateau, Charley est enlevé par les recruteurs, sous les yeux de Philip, que Charley charge de prévenir Sylvia... Dans ce roman victorien riche et foisonnant, Elizabeth Gaskell montre les passions à l'oeuvre chez des gens ordinaires, et décline sur plusieurs tons le thème de l'amour frustré. Le caractère de l'héroïne se trempe au fil des épreuves, qui lui donnent une envergure affective dont personne ne l'aurait crue capable au départ. Le lecteur français découvrira ici un point de vue inédit pour lui sur les guerres de la Révolution : ce n'est pas sans des sacrifices gigantesques que l'Angleterre est venue à bout de la France.