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Wives And Daughters (Oxford World'S Classics),Used
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Wives And Daughters, Elizabeth Gaskell'S Last Novel, Is Regarded By Many As Her Masterpiece. Molly Gibson Is The Daughter Of The Doctor In The Small Provincial Town Of Hollingford. Her Widowed Father Marries A Second Time To Give Molly The Woman'S Presence He Feels She Lacks, But Until The Arrival Of Cynthia, Her Dazzling Stepsister, Molly Finds Her Situation Hard To Accept. Intertwined With The Story Of The Gibsons Is That Of Squire Hamley And His Two Sons; As Molly Grows Up And Falls In Love She Learns To Judge People For What They Are, Not What They Seem. Through Molly'S Observations The Hierarchies, Social Values, And Social Changes Of Early Nineteenthcentury English Life Are Made Vivid In A Novel That Is Timeless In Its Representation Of Human Relationships. This Edition, The First To Be Based In The Original Cornhill Magazine Serialization Of 18646, Draws On A Full Collation Of The Manuscript To Present The Most Accurate Text So Far Available.About The Series: For Over 100 Years Oxford World'S Classics Has Made Available The Broadest Spectrum Of Literature From Around The Globe. Each Affordable Volume Reflects Oxford'S Commitment To Scholarship, Providing The Most Accurate Text Plus A Wealth Of Other Valuable Features, Including Expert Introductions By Leading Authorities, Voluminous Notes To Clarify The Text, Uptodate Bibliographies For Further Study, And Much More.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Wives and Daughters'? A: 'Wives and Daughters' explores themes of social class, gender roles, and the complexities of human relationships in early nineteenth-century England.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Wives and Daughters'? A: 'Wives and Daughters' was written by Elizabeth Gaskell, a renowned English novelist.
- Q: How many pages does this edition of 'Wives and Daughters' have? A: This edition contains 740 pages.
- Q: What type of binding is used for this book? A: This edition is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Wives and Daughters' published? A: 'Wives and Daughters' was published on February 15, 2009.
- Q: Is 'Wives and Daughters' suitable for all ages? A: 'Wives and Daughters' is generally suitable for older teenagers and adults due to its themes and social commentary.
- Q: What makes this edition of 'Wives and Daughters' special? A: This edition is the first based on the original Cornhill Magazine serialization from 1864-1866 and aims to provide the most accurate text available.
- Q: Can I find additional resources or notes in this edition? A: Yes, this edition includes expert introductions and voluminous notes to clarify the text and provide further context.
- Q: What genre does 'Wives and Daughters' belong to? A: 'Wives and Daughters' falls under the genre of Classics.
- Q: Are there any illustrations in this edition of 'Wives and Daughters'? A: This particular edition does not specifically mention any illustrations.