A chronology is a biography in brief. This new chronology examines relevant letters written by Elizabeth Gaskell and others written to her, as well as summarising her domestic and literary concerns, indicating the strains and stresses of her interactive lives, the family joys and sufferings (three of her children died), and insights into her relationship with her husband. It also usefully gives publication dates for her works, including the lesser known ones, and indicates the contemporary opinions of them. Gaskell's friends, philanthropic activities are also stressed, and the volume includes helpful reference features. The book provides the reader with a fascinating snapshot into the day-to-day life of one of the nineteenth century's most enduring women writers, and will appeal to any Gaskell scholar, student or general enthusiast.
'An Elizabeth Gaskell Chronology will represent a most useful resource for scholars of Gaskell at all levels: undergraduates, postgraduates and academics researching Gaskell and mid-nineteenth century fiction more generally.' - Dr Clare Pettitt, Newnham College, University of Cambridge
'This chronology of the daily course of Elizabeth Gaskell's life illustrates to the full the remarkable range of her interests and activities. The absorbing detail of a crowded and fascinating life is revealed for us by Graham Handley's work.' - Alan Shelston, Gaskell scholar and co-editor of The Further Letters of Mrs Gaskell
'A chronology might suggest, however useful, merely bare bones, but Graham Handley has expertly fleshed out Elizabeth Gaskell's life within the frame of her daily activity and of her artistic, social and political milieu. A welcome and essential reference tool.' - Professor Angus Eason, University of Salford
'Dr Handley has provided an invaluable chronology for all devotees of Elizabeth Gaskell. This essential volume facilitates our understanding of individual works in terms both of her total literary output and of relevant contemporaneous cultural, social and political events. It richly enhances our appreciation of the diverse sources and resources which went into the making of a delightful correspondent, a gifted biographer and an author of memorable novels and tales.' - J. G. Sharps, author of Mrs Gaskell: Observations and Invention
Author Preface
General Editor's Preface
Acknowledgements
List of Abbreviations
Chronology
Principal Sources Consulted
Index
GRAHAM HANDLEY is a retired lecturer and has published widely on nineteenth-century fiction, particularly on George Eliot, Trollope and Elizabeth Gaskell amongst others.
Description
A chronology is a biography in brief. This new chronology examines relevant letters written by Elizabeth Gaskell and others written to her, as well as summarising her domestic and literary concerns, indicating the strains and stresses of her interactive lives, the family joys and sufferings (three of her children died), and insights into her relationship with her husband. It also usefully gives publication dates for her works, including the lesser known ones, and indicates the contemporary opinions of them. Gaskell's friends, philanthropic activities are also stressed, and the volume includes helpful reference features. The book provides the reader with a fascinating snapshot into the day-to-day life of one of the nineteenth century's most enduring women writers, and will appeal to any Gaskell scholar, student or general enthusiast.
Reviews
'An Elizabeth Gaskell Chronology will represent a most useful resource for scholars of Gaskell at all levels: undergraduates, postgraduates and academics researching Gaskell and mid-nineteenth century fiction more generally.' - Dr Clare Pettitt, Newnham College, University of Cambridge
'This chronology of the daily course of Elizabeth Gaskell's life illustrates to the full the remarkable range of her interests and activities. The absorbing detail of a crowded and fascinating life is revealed for us by Graham Handley's work.' - Alan Shelston, Gaskell scholar and co-editor of The Further Letters of Mrs Gaskell
'A chronology might suggest, however useful, merely bare bones, but Graham Handley has expertly fleshed out Elizabeth Gaskell's life within the frame of her daily activity and of her artistic, social and political milieu. A welcome and essential reference tool.' - Professor Angus Eason, University of Salford
'Dr Handley has provided an invaluable chronology for all devotees of Elizabeth Gaskell. This essential volume facilitates our understanding of individual works in terms both of her total literary output and of relevant contemporaneous cultural, social and political events. It richly enhances our appreciation of the diverse sources and resources which went into the making of a delightful correspondent, a gifted biographer and an author of memorable novels and tales.' - J. G. Sharps, author of Mrs Gaskell: Observations and Invention
Contents
Author Preface
General Editor's Preface
Acknowledgements
List of Abbreviations
Chronology
Principal Sources Consulted
Index
Authors
GRAHAM HANDLEY is a retired lecturer and has published widely on nineteenth-century fiction, particularly on George Eliot, Trollope and Elizabeth Gaskell amongst others.
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