Cranford, A Play: A Comedy In Three Acts Made From Mrs. Gaskell's Famous Story (1905)

By Elizabeth Gaskell, Marguerite Merington, Marguerite 1857-1951 Merington

Book Overview

Cranford, A Play: A Comedy In Three Acts Made From Mrs. Gaskell's Famous Story (1905) is a theatrical adaptation of the classic novel Cranford by Elizabeth Gaskell. The play was written by Marguerite Merington and first published in 1905. The story is set in the small English town of Cranford in the mid-19th century and follows the lives of a group of middle-aged and elderly women who live there. The play captures the humor and charm of the original novel, with its focus on the idiosyncrasies of the town's inhabitants and their daily lives. The play is divided into three acts and features a cast of memorable characters, including Miss Matty, Miss Deborah, Miss Pole, and Mrs. Forrester. The story revolves around their various social interactions and the challenges they face as they navigate the changing world around them. Overall, Cranford, A Play: A Comedy In Three Acts Made From Mrs. Gaskell's Famous Story (1905) is a delightful adaptation of a beloved classic, offering audiences a chance to experience the wit and warmth of Elizabeth Gaskell's original story in a new and engaging way.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164119133
• ISBN13: 9781164119135
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 108 Pages
• Weight: 0.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"