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North and South (Oxford World's Classics)
North and South - Oxford World's Classics
Author: Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell
Mary Gaskell's North and South examines the nature of social authority and obedience and provides an insightful description of the role of middle class women in nineteenth century society. Through the story of Margaret Hale, a southerner who moves to the northern industrial town of Milton, Gaskell skillfully explores issues of class and gender,...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780192831941
ISBN-10: 0192831941
Publication Date: 9/11/1998
Pages: 452
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Publisher: Oxford University Press
Book Type: Paperback
Members Wishing: 1
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There are some books to which the only reaction after a first read is "How can I never have read this before?!" I read this book after seeing the excellent BBC dramatization of it, and couldn't believe that I'd never heard of it before. It was truly great, just the right amount of romantic entanglements, just the right amount of social commentary. The lead couple were splendid, and the supporting cast was full of funny, memorable characters. It was the perfect blend between Dickens and Austen.
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