Elizabeth Gaskell | |
| Born |
1810
|
|---|---|
| Died |
1865 (aged 55)
|
| Language | English |
| Genre | Social Realism, Victorian Literature |
| Nationality | British |
| Gender | Female |
Elizabeth Gaskell (1810–1865) was a British novelist and short-story writer known for her social and industrial novels, including “North and South” and “Cranford.” Her works addressed the social and economic challenges of the Victorian era and provided a voice to the working-class people of England. Gaskell’s writing contributed to the social reform movements of her time.
Short Stories written by Elizabeth Gaskell
Half a Life-Time Ago 1833 - Chapter I Half a life-time ago, there lived in one of the Westmoreland dales a single woman, of the name… ... Read more
The Life of Charlotte Bronte 1857 - BORN 1816. DIED 1855. THE authoress of "Jane Eyre" and other works is, as she calls herself [August 1850], undeveloped… ... Read more
The Old Nurse’s Story 1852 - You know, my dears, that your mother was an orphan, and an only child; and I dare say you have… ... Read more
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