Cranford by Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell
"Cranford" by Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story unfolds in a small English village dominated by women, where men are conspicuously absent from social life. The narrative is rich with observations about the peculiar rituals, customs, and dynamics of the tight-knit community, primarily focusing on the lives of its female inhabitants, including the amiable and kind-hearted Miss Matty and the spirited Captain Brown, who disrupts
their tranquil existence. At the start of "Cranford," we are introduced to the unique social structure of the village, characterized by its predominantly female residents who manage their affairs without the presence of men, aside from the occasional visitor. The opening chapter humorously details the societal norms and the unspoken rules that govern interactions, such as visiting etiquette and the preference for economy over ostentation. Key characters like the gentle Miss Matty and the charismatic Captain Brown are introduced, hinting at a deeper exploration of human relationships and character development as the story progresses. Through the eyes of the narrator, the reader gets a glimpse into the endearing quirks and camaraderie of the Cranford community, setting the stage for the unfolding tales of friendship, love, and social commentary that define this charming novel. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Gaskell, Elizabeth Cleghorn, 1810-1865 |
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| Illustrator | Brock, C. E. (Charles Edmund), 1870-1938 |
| Title | Cranford |
| Note | Reading ease score: 69.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cranford_(novel) |
| Credits | David Price, Margaret Price and Richard Tonsing |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | England -- Fiction |
| Subject | Sisters -- Fiction |
| Subject | Pastoral fiction |
| Subject | Villages -- Fiction |
| Subject | Older women -- Fiction |
| Subject | Female friendship -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 394 |
| Release Date | Jan 1, 1996 |
| Most Recently Updated | Oct 29, 2022 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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