Description
Elizabeth Gaskell has long been one of the most popular of Victorian novelists, yet in her lifetime her shorter fictions were equally well loved, and they are among the most accomplished examples of the genre. The heart of this collection is Gaskell's novella Cousin Phillis, a lyrical
masterpiece that depicts a vanishing way of life and a girl's disappointment in love: deceptively simple, its undercurrent of feeling leaves an indelible impression. The other five stories in this selection range from a quietly original tale of urban poverty and a fallen woman to an historical tale
in which echoes of the French Revolution, the bleakness of winter in Westmorland, and a tragic secret are brought vividly to life. Heather Glen's illuminating introduction is the first to offer extended consideration of Gaskell as a writer of short stories, discussing Gaskell's pre-eminent role in
developing the genre and setting each story in the context of their original periodical publication. The volume includes a chronology, bibliography, and invaluable notes.
About the Series: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert
introductions by leading authorities, voluminous notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.
Author: Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell, Heather Glen
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Published: 04/30/2010
Pages: 320
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.48lbs
Size: 7.66h x 5.30w x 0.64d
ISBN13: 9780199239498
ISBN10: 0199239495
BISAC Categories:
- Fiction | Short Stories (single author)
- Fiction | Classics
- Fiction | Gothic
masterpiece that depicts a vanishing way of life and a girl's disappointment in love: deceptively simple, its undercurrent of feeling leaves an indelible impression. The other five stories in this selection range from a quietly original tale of urban poverty and a fallen woman to an historical tale
in which echoes of the French Revolution, the bleakness of winter in Westmorland, and a tragic secret are brought vividly to life. Heather Glen's illuminating introduction is the first to offer extended consideration of Gaskell as a writer of short stories, discussing Gaskell's pre-eminent role in
developing the genre and setting each story in the context of their original periodical publication. The volume includes a chronology, bibliography, and invaluable notes.
About the Series: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert
introductions by leading authorities, voluminous notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.
Author: Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell, Heather Glen
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Published: 04/30/2010
Pages: 320
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.48lbs
Size: 7.66h x 5.30w x 0.64d
ISBN13: 9780199239498
ISBN10: 0199239495
BISAC Categories:
- Fiction | Short Stories (single author)
- Fiction | Classics
- Fiction | Gothic
About the Author
Heather Glen is Professor of English Literature at the University of Cambridge.