The Poor Clare by Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell

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Author Gaskell, Elizabeth Cleghorn, 1810-1865
Title The Poor Clare
Credits David Price, Audrey Emmitt and Eugenia Corbo
Summary "The Poor Clare" by Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell is a novel written during the mid-19th century. The story centers around deep emotional connections and the effects of curses and family legacies, particularly focusing on the characters of Bridget Fitzgerald, Lucy, and her tumultuous lineage. The narrative unfolds against a backdrop of historical and geographical significance, exploring themes of love, loss, and redemption. The opening of the novel introduces us to the character of an elderly narrator reflecting on extraordinary events intertwined with the lives of the Starkey family and Bridget Fitzgerald. Set in the historic setting of Starkey Manor in Lancashire, the scene is rich with description, emphasizing the past's weight on the present, particularly through Bridget's memories of her lost daughter, Mary. The narrative soon reveals Bridget's deep anguish and her search for her child, leading to the realization that her curse might have unknowingly impacted her grandchild, Lucy. The gripping emotional depth is heightened by the eerie presence of a doppelganger haunting Lucy, suggesting a link between her fate and Bridget’s past. This intricate web of relationships and the supernatural hints leaves the reader eager to uncover how these elements will intertwine as the story progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject England -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
Subject Horror tales, English
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EBook-No. 2548
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Feb 5, 2024
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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