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North And South (Penguin Classics)-used
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As Relevant Now As When It Was First Published, Elizabeth Gaskell'S North And South Skilfully Weaves A Compelling Love Story Into A Clash Between The Pursuit Of Profit And Humanitarian Ideals. This Penguin Classics Edition Is Edited With An Introduction By Patricia Ingham. When Her Father Leaves The Church In A Crisis Of Conscience, Margaret Hale Is Uprooted From Her Comfortable Home In Hampshire To Move With Her Family To The North Of England. Initially Repulsed By The Ugliness Of Her New Surroundings In The Industrial Town Of Milton, Margaret Becomes Aware Of The Poverty And Suffering Of Local Mill Workers And Develops A Passionate Sense Of Social Justice. This Is Intensified By Her Tempestuous Relationship With The Millowner And Selfmade Man John Thornton, As Their Fierce Opposition Over His Treatment Of His Employees Masks A Deeper Attraction. In North And South Gaskell Skilfully Fused Individual Feeling With Social Concern, And In Margaret Hale Created One Of The Most Original Heroines Of Victorian Literature. In Her Introduction Patricia Ingham Examines Elizabeth Gaskell'S Treatment Of Geographical, Economic And Class Differences, And The Male And Female Roles Portrayed In The Novel. This Edition Also Includes Further Reading, Notes And A Useful Glossary. Elizabeth Gaskell (181065) Was Born In London, But Grew Up In The North Of England In The Village Of Knutsford. In 1832 She Married The Reverend William Gaskell And Had Four Daughters, And One Son Who Died In Infancy. Her First Novel, Mary Barton, Was Published In 1848, Winning The Attention Of Charles Dickens, And Most Of Her Later Work Was Published In His Journals, Including Cranford (1853), Serialised In Dickens'S Household Words. She Was Also A Lifelong Friend Of Charlotte Bront, Whose Biography She Wrote. If You Enjoyed North And South, You Might Like Jane Austen'S Persuasion, Also Available In Penguin Classics. '[An] Admirable Story ... Full Of Character And Power' Charles Dickens
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of North and South? A: The main theme of North and South revolves around the conflict between industrialization and humanitarian ideals, highlighting social justice issues through the personal journey of Margaret Hale.
- Q: Who is the author of North and South? A: North and South is authored by Elizabeth Gaskell, a prominent Victorian novelist known for her social commentary.
- Q: How many pages are in the Penguin Classics edition of North and South? A: The Penguin Classics edition of North and South contains 480 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this edition? A: This edition of North and South is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was North and South first published? A: North and South was first published in 1854-1855, and the edition referenced here was published on June 1, 1996.
- Q: Is this book suitable for readers interested in social issues? A: Yes, North and South is highly suitable for readers interested in social issues, as it explores class differences and the struggles of mill workers during the Industrial Revolution.
- Q: Who edited the Penguin Classics edition of North and South? A: The Penguin Classics edition of North and South is edited with an introduction by Patricia Ingham.
- Q: What additional materials are included in this edition? A: This edition includes an introduction, further reading suggestions, notes, and a glossary to enhance the reader's understanding of the text.
- Q: What kind of characters can readers expect in North and South? A: Readers can expect well-developed characters, including a strong heroine, Margaret Hale, and the mill-owner John Thornton, who embody the novel's themes of love and social justice.
- Q: Are there any similar books to North and South that I might enjoy? A: If you enjoyed North and South, you might also like Jane Austen's Persuasion, which is available in the Penguin Classics series.