Elizabeth Gaskell

Lizzie Leigh (eBook, PDF)

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Produktbeschreibung

"Lizzie Leigh" is a novella by Elizabeth Gaskell, which tells the story of a young woman named Lizzie Leigh and her struggles to maintain her dignity and sense of self in the face of societal pressures and personal tragedy. Lizzie is a seamstress who lives with her aging mother and younger siblings in a small town in England. When her brother Ned is accused of a crime he did not commit, the family is plunged into a crisis, and Lizzie is forced to confront the prejudices and biases of the community in which she lives. As she tries to clear Ned's name and protect her family's honor, Lizzie must also grapple with her own feelings of guilt and shame, which are compounded by her illegitimate status. Throughout the novella, Gaskell explores the themes of social class, gender, and morality, creating a nuanced and empathetic portrait of a woman struggling to navigate the complexities of her world. "Lizzie Leigh" is a moving and powerful work of literature that speaks to the enduring human struggles for justice, dignity, and self-determination.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Max Bollinger
• Seitenzahl: 44
• Erscheinungstermin: 25. Juni 2016
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781911495093
• Artikelnr.: 56796285

Autorenporträt

Elizabeth Gaskell (1810-1865) is an enduringly popular and highly regarded English novelist. Born in Chelsea, London, Elizabeth was sent to live with her aunt in Knutsford, Cheshire after her mother died, a place which would provide inspiration for some of her most popular works, including 'Cranford'. A sociable and lively young woman, Elizabeth married Minister William Gaskell in 1832 and settled in Manchester. An industrial hub and the scene of much political and social change, her time in Manchester influenced much of her writing. Her first novel, 'Mary Barton' focussed on the appalling and impoverished living conditions of those living in Northern industrial cities and was a huge success, sparking the interest of notable figures such as Charles Dickens, who invited Elizabeth to contribute to the periodicals he edited. An active humanitarian, her works dealt sympathetically with the plight of the poorest in society, and she did not shy away from controversial topics such as prostitution and illegitimacy. A close friend of Charlotte Brontë, Elizabeth also wrote a highly acclaimed biography of the author in 1857. Some of her best known and most loved novels include 'Cranford', 'North and South' and the posthumously published 'Wives and Daughters', all of which have been adapted for TV by the BBC, most recently 'Cranford' starring Judi Dench, Michael Gambon, and Greg Wise. Elizabeth Gaskell is regarded as one of the most important novelists of the Victorian era.