Four Short Stories by Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell [rare books]

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Four Short Stories by Elizabeth Gaskell is a collection that showcases her mastery of storytelling, social commentary, and emotional depth. The selected stories—often including titles such as "The Old Nurse’s Story," "The Half-Brothers," "The Poor Clare," and "Lois the Witch"—explore themes of family, loss, class struggle, supernatural elements, and moral dilemmas. Gaskell weaves compelling narratives set in Victorian England, often focusing on the lives of women and the marginalized, and she blends realism with Gothic and romantic elements. In "The Old Nurse’s Story," for example, she uses a ghostly tale to reflect on guilt and the consequences of pride. Each story combines vivid character development with rich social insight, offering readers a poignant and atmospheric glimpse into 19th-century life and the moral complexities of human behavior.

About the Author –

Elizabeth Gaskell (1810–1865) was a prominent British novelist and short story writer during the Victorian era, best known for her detailed portraits of social class, gender issues, and industrial life in northern England. She gained fame with her debut novel Mary Barton and further established her reputation with works like Cranford, North and South, and Wives and Daughters. Gaskell's writing is notable for its empathy, especially toward working-class characters and women, and she often tackled subjects such as poverty, inequality, and the role of women in society. In addition to fiction, she wrote the first biography of her friend Charlotte Brontë. Her short stories, like her novels, combine social realism with emotional depth, making her one of the most important literary voices of her time.

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