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North and South

By Elizabeth Gaskell
Series: The Penguin English Library
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North and South by Elizabeth Gaskell is a compelling story set in Victorian England that explores the clash between the industrial North and the rural South. It follows Margaret Hale, a young woman who moves from her idyllic southern home to the bustling, industrial town of Milton in the North. Through her relationships and experiences, the novel examines themes of class conflict, gender roles, and the social challenges of the era.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy stories that explore themes of class conflict and societal change, blended with a compelling romance. It delves into the contrasts between industrial northern England and the more traditional southern England, offering a captivating insight into Victorian life. If you're fond of rich character development, you'll appreciate how the protagonist navigates her shifting world and complex relationships.

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North and South

Features one of the most original and fully-rounded female characters in Victorian fiction, Margaret Hale. This title shows how, forced to move from the country to an industrial northern town, she develops a passionate sense of social justice, and a turbulent relationship with mill-owner John Thornton.

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Launching a major new paperback series - Penguin English Library.

The Penguin English Library edition of North and South by Elizabeth Gaskell.

'How am I to dress up in my finery, and go off and away to smart parties, after the sorrow I have seen today?'

Elizabeth Gaskell's compassionate, richly dramatic novel features one of the most original and fully-rounded female characters in Victorian fiction, Margaret Hale. It shows how, forced to move from the country to an industrial northern town, she develops a passionate sense of social justice, and a turbulent relationship with mill-owner John Thornton. North and South depicts a young woman discovering herself, in a nuanced portrayal of what divides people, and what brings them together.

The Penguin English Library - 100 editions of the best fiction in English, from the eighteenth century and the very first novels to the beginning of the First World War.

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North and South is celebrated for its exploration of social issues and class conflict during the Industrial Revolution. Reviewers often praise Gaskell's ability to weave together themes of love, duty, and idealism with a critique of industrial society. The character development, particularly of Margaret Hale and John Thornton, is highlighted for its depth and complexity, contributing to the novel's enduring appeal.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780141198927

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 April 2012

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 384g

Pages: 560

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Elizabeth Gaskell Fiction General Fiction Literary Fiction Penguin Books Penguin Classics Series: The Penguin English Library

About the Author

Elizabeth Gaskell (1810-65) herself moved from South to North in her youth, from the London of her childhood to Knutsford and later Manchester. Writer of six novels, numerous short stories and novellas and the biography of her great friend Charlotte Bronte, Gaskell was at first published anonymously but later in her own name. Much of her work was serialised in Charles Dickens's widely-read literary weekly, Household Words. Gaskell's novels Mary Barton, Cranford and Wives and Daughters are also published in the Penguin English Library.

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