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Ruth

By Elizabeth Gaskell
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In Ruth by Elizabeth Gaskell, the story follows a young orphaned girl named Ruth Hilton, who works as a seamstress. Through a series of misfortunes and societal pressures, she finds herself facing challenging circumstances and has to navigate the complexities of morality and redemption within the constraints of Victorian society. The narrative explores themes of forgiveness, social stigma, and personal growth.
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Ruth

Ruth Hilton, an orphan and dressmaker's assistant, is seduced and then heartlessly deserted by the wealthy Henry Bellingham. A dissenting minister advises her to pass as a widow and be employed as a governess with the tyrannical Mr Bradshaw. However, the deceit brings grievous consequences.

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Ruth is the story of Ruth Hilton, an orphaned young seamstress who captures the attention of a gentleman, Henry Bellingham, who is captivated by her simplicity and beauty. When she loses her job and home, he offers her comfort and shelter, only to cruelly desert her soon after.

Nearly dead with grief and shame, Ruth is given the chance of a new life among people who offer her love and respect, even though they are initially unaware of her secret — an illegitimate child. When Henry re-enters her life, Ruth must face the impossible choice between social acceptance and personal pride.

In writing Ruth, Elizabeth Gaskell daringly confronted the prevailing views about sin and illegitimacy with her compassionate and honest portrait of a fallen woman.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780140434309

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 31 July 1997

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Contributors:

  • Edited by Angus Easson
  • Introduction by Angus Easson
  • Notes by Angus Easson

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 298g

Pages: 432

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Elizabeth Gaskell Fiction General Fiction Literary Fiction Penguin Books Penguin Classics

About the Author

Elizabeth Gaskell (1810-65) wrote her first novel, MARY BARTON, in 1848 as a distraction from her sorrow at the death of her only son in infancy. It won the attention of Dickens and was followed by 5 other full-length novels as well as numerous short stories and novellas. Angus Easson is Professor of English at Salford University. He has written widely on Elizabeth Gaskell.

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