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North and South

By Elizabeth Gaskell
Penguin Classics
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North and South by Elizabeth Gaskell explores the social divide between the industrial North and the rural South of England. The novel follows Margaret Hale, who relocates from a tranquil southern village to the bustling industrial town of Milton. As she navigates personal struggles and new socio-economic realities, she encounters the complexities of workplace conflict, class structure, and love.
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This classic novel may appeal to you if you enjoy richly woven tales of societal contrasts between industrial northern England and the genteel south. Featuring a strong heroine, it combines themes of class conflict, romance, and social justice, making it perfect for readers interested in Victorian-era narratives with depth and character development.

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When the author's father leaves the Church in a crisis of conscience, she is uprooted from her comfortable home in Hampshire to move with her family to the North of England.

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North and South is one of the earliest novels of industrial alienation, tellingly linked to the plight of 19th-century women.

It tells of the relationship between Margaret Hale, a girl from the old rural south, and John Thornton, a mill owner from the new industrial north.

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Many reviews praise North and South for its vivid depiction of the industrial revolution and the class conflicts it unravels. The character development, particularly of Margaret Hale and John Thornton, is highly appreciated for its depth and realism. The novel is often regarded as a powerful blend of social commentary and romance, effectively capturing the tensions of its time.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780140434248

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 25 January 1996

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Contributors:

  • Edited by Patricia Ingham
  • Edited by Patricia Ingham

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 21.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 341g

Pages: 496

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About the Author

Patricia Ingham (External Editor) Patricia Ingham is Senior Research Fellow and Reader at St Anne's College, Oxford. She has written on the Victorian novel and on Hardy in particular. she is the General Editor of all Hardy's fiction in the Penguin Classics and has edited Gaskell's North and South for the series.

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