Cranford - Oxford World's Classics Author:Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell In this witty and poignant comedy of early-Victorian life in a country town, Elizabeth Gaskell describes the uneventful lives of the lady-like inhabitants so as to offer an ironic commentary on the diverse experiences of men and women. This edition has detailed notes and a new introduction which discusses the originality and subtlety of the book... more »'s angle on women's experience. Also included in this edition is the sequel to Crnaford, The Cage at Cranford, and a unique appendix of related writing.« less