Morton Hall

By Elizabeth Gaskell

Book Overview

Morton Hall is a novel written by Elizabeth Gaskell. The story is set in the early 19th century and revolves around the lives of the residents of Morton Hall, a grand estate in the English countryside. The main characters are the wealthy and aristocratic family who own the estate, the Wyvern family, and their loyal servants who work tirelessly to maintain the property. The novel is divided into three parts, each focusing on a different generation of the Wyvern family. The first part introduces us to the patriarch of the family, Sir Henry Wyvern, and his wife Lady Wyvern. They have two sons, George and Harry, who are both very different in personality. George is the heir to the estate and is expected to take over from his father, while Harry is a free spirit who enjoys traveling and exploring new places. The second part of the novel focuses on George's son, also named George, and his wife, Lady Adelaide. They have two children, a son and a daughter, and their story revolves around the struggles they face in their marriage and the challenges of raising their children. The final part of the novel takes place several years later and focuses on the Wyvern family's youngest daughter, Lucy. She is a strong-willed and independent woman who defies the expectations of her gender and class by pursuing a career as a nurse. Her story is one of love, loss, and the struggle for independence in a society that values tradition and conformity above all else. Throughout the novel, Gaskell explores themes of family, tradition, class, and gender roles. She paints a vivid portrait of life in the English countryside during the 19th century and provides a glimpse into the lives of both the wealthy and their servants. Morton Hall is a rich and complex novel that will appeal to fans of historical fiction and classic literature.It serves me right, ' she said. 'I wedded one of my father's enemies; one of those who would have hunted the old man to death. I gave my father's enemy house and lands, when he came as a beggar to my door; I followed my wicked, wayward heart in this, instead of minding my dying father's words. Strike again, and avenge him yet more '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: 1162674806
• ISBN13: 9781162674803
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 38 Pages
• Weight: 0.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 7.5" x 9.3"