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"Cousin Phillis" (1864) is a novel by Elizabeth Gaskell. It was published in four parts, though a fifth and sixth part were planned. The story is about Paul Manning, a youth of seventeen who moves to the country and befriends his mother's family and his (second) cousin Phillis... Read Full Overview

A quiet and beautifully observed Victorian novella, Cousin Phillis is Elizabeth Gaskell's tender story of youth, first love, family affection, and the painful awakening from innocence into experience.

Paul Manning, a young railway engineer, comes to... Read Full Overview

'Cousin Phillis' is a haunting story about Paul Manning, a youth of nineteen who moves to the country and befriends his mother's family and his cousin Phillis Holman, who is confused by her own placement at the edge of adolescence. Paul finds himself helpless to prevent his cousin's... Read Full Overview

Reproduction of the original: Cousin Phillis by Elizabeth Gaskell

Cousin Phillis (1864) is a novel by Elizabeth Gaskell. It was published in four parts, though a fifth and sixth part were planned. The story is about 19-year-old Paul Manning, who moves to the country and befriends his mother's family and his (second) cousin Phillis Holman,... Read Full Overview

Cousin Phillis (1864) is a novel by Elizabeth Gaskell. It was published in four parts, though a fifth and sixth part were planned. The story is about 19-year-old Paul Manning, who moves to the country and befriends his mother's family and his (second) cousin Phillis Holman, who... Read Full Overview

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Lodging with a minister on the outskirts of London, Paul Manning is initially dismayed to discover that the uncle he must visit in the country is also a churchman. Yet far from the oppressively religious household he envisages, Manning is delighted... Read Full Overview

A haunting, beautifully controlled novella, Cousin Phyllis is considered to be among Elizabeth Gaskell's finest short works. Lodging with a minister on the outskirts of London, Paul Manning is initially dismayed to discover that the uncle he must visit in the country is also... Read Full Overview

This collection showcases the brilliance of Elizabeth Gaskell, one of the foremost novelists and short story writers of the Victorian era. "The Works Of Mrs. Gaskell: Cousin Phillis And Other Tales" brings together some of her most compelling shorter fiction, offering readers... Read Full Overview

Elizabeth Gaskell was a popular novelist during her time, known for crafting books that show clearly the class divide.

Cousin Phillis (1864) is a novel by Elizabeth Gaskell. It was published in four parts, though a fifth and sixth part were planned. The story is about 19-year-old Paul Manning, who moves to the country and befriends his mother's family and his (second) cousin Phillis Holman, who... Read Full Overview