Name: Cousin Phillis and Other Stories (Oxford World's Classics)
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Author: Elizabeth Gaskell
ISBN: 9780199239498

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Cousin Phillis and Other Stories (Oxford World's Classics)

Type

Physical Book

Author

Elizabeth Gaskell

Illustrated by

Heather Glen

Publisher

Oxford University Press

Language

English

Pages

267

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

19.5 x 13.5 x 1.6 cm

Weight

0.22 kg.

ISBN

9780199239498

ISBN13

9780199239498

Synopsis "Cousin Phillis and Other Stories (Oxford World's Classics) "

Elizabeth Gaskell has long been one of the most popular of Victorian novelists, yet in her lifetime her shorter fictions were equally well loved, and they are among the most accomplished examples of the genre. The heart of this collection is Gaskell's novella Cousin Phillis, a lyrical masterpiece that depicts a vanishing way of life and a girl's disappointment in love: deceptively simple, its undercurrent of feeling leaves an indelible impression. The other five stories in this selection range from a quietly original tale of urban poverty and a fallen woman to an historical tale in which echoes of the French Revolution, the bleakness of winter in Westmorland, and a tragic secret are brought vividly to life. Heather Glen's illuminating introduction is the first to offer extended consideration of Gaskell as a writer of short stories, discussing Gaskell's pre-eminent role in developing the genre and setting each story in the context of their original periodical publication. Thevolume includes a chronology, bibliography, and invaluable notes.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, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.

Elizabeth Gaskell

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Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell, née Stevenson (September 29, 1810 - November 12, 1865), often known simply as Mrs. Gaskell, was a Victorian era English novelist and short story writer. Her novels provide a detailed portrait of the lives of many social strata, including the very poor, and as such are of interest to social historians, as well as to literature lovers.

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