Mary Barton by Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell

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Author Gaskell, Elizabeth Cleghorn, 1810-1865
Title Mary Barton
Credits E-text prepared by Les Bowler, St. Ives, Dorset, and revised by Joseph E. Loewenstein, M.D.
Summary "Mary Barton" by Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell is a novel published during the mid-19th century, specifically in 1848. The story immerses readers in the struggles of working-class life in Manchester, focusing on themes of love, poverty, and class conflict. The narrative centers on Mary Barton, the daughter of a factory worker, as she navigates the challenges of her environment and the relationships that define her life. At the start of the novel, readers are introduced to the setting of Manchester and its surrounding fields, where various characters engage in their daily lives. The opening chapters establish a sense of community among the workers but also hint at underlying tensions and troubles, particularly regarding the mysterious disappearance of Esther, Mary’s aunt. John Barton, Mary's father, and his friend Jem Wilson express concern for Esther, revealing the strain that the struggles of factory workers place on families. The narrative sets the stage for Mary's personal growth, family dynamics, and the social issues of the time, promising an exploration of both individual experiences and broader societal themes as the story unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Love stories
Subject Domestic fiction
Subject Fathers and daughters -- Fiction
Subject Poor families -- Fiction
Subject Political fiction
Subject Triangles (Interpersonal relations) -- Fiction
Subject Trials (Murder) -- Fiction
Subject Working class women -- Fiction
Subject Textile industry -- Fiction
Subject Labor unions -- Fiction
Subject Manchester (England) -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 2153
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Apr 3, 2015
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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