An Accursed Race by Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell
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"An Accursed Race" by Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell is a historical account written during the Victorian era. The book explores the plight of the Cagots, a marginalized group in the valleys of the Pyrenees, who were subjected to centuries of discrimination and isolation due to unfounded prejudices and mysterious origins. It delves into the social conditions, laws, and superstitions that have perpetuated their ostracization, revealing the deep-seated biases present in society. In the
narrative, Gaskell documents the Cagots' historical context, describing their designated oppressive living conditions, forbidden trades, and the harsh penalties they faced simply for existing. The Cagots were viewed as "the accursed race," associated with various derogatory myths and derogatory practices that enforced societal barriers. Through vivid accounts, Gaskell highlights their struggle for legal and social recognition, detailing petitions and disputes over their rights, as well as their relentless persistence in trying to integrate into a society that largely rejected them. The book ultimately serves as a poignant commentary on intolerance and the human capacity for cruelty, fostering a deeper understanding of the consequences of prejudice. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Gaskell, Elizabeth Cleghorn, 1810-1865 |
|---|---|
| Title | An Accursed Race |
| Credits | David Price, Jennifer Lee, Alev Akman and Andy Wallace |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 58.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Cagots |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 2531 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-02531-5 |
| Release Date | Mar 1, 2001 |
| Last Update | Dec 22, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 724 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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