Mrs Gaskell: Haunts, Homes, and Stories

By Esther Alice Chadwick and Ellis H. Chadwick

Book Overview

Elizabeth Gaskell (1810-65) lost her mother at an early age and was sent to live with her aunt in Knutsford, a country town outside Manchester which is often thought to bear a notable resemblance to the fictional Cranford. In this engaging biography, Esther Alice Chadwick (1862-1929) shows how many historical facts of Gaskell's life influenced her novels and stories - from the character of her home town to the sudden disappearance of her brother in India. Originally published in 1910, this was the first full biography of the author; the revised edition of 1913 is reissued here. It includes additional research, illustrations, and excerpts from Gaskell's letters, which provide a touching glimpse into the life of a writer who often felt herself torn between her intellectual and domestic duties. Still a major source for modern biographies, Chadwick's book remains an authoritative source for scholars and students of English literature.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1108057209
• ISBN13: 9781108057202
• Release Date: February 2013
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 422 Pages
• Weight: 1.17 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.5" x 8.5"