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Cranford

Cranford

著者： Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell
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Step into the charming world of Cranford, a quaint market town where a group of respectable ladies navigates the intricacies of life, love, and societal change. As they uncover secrets, share gossip, and confront the arrival of new residents and innovations, the humor and heart of Victorian society come to life. Originally published in episodes between 1851 and 1853 in Charles Dickens’ Journal Household Words, this delightful tale is accompanied by a short sequel, The Cage at Cranford, written a decade later and featured in All the Year Round. In a heartfelt letter to Mrs. Gaskell, Charlotte Brontë expressed how reading Cranford felt “as pleasant as a quiet chat.” Join us for this genteel yet witty exploration of life in a time gone by, distinctly different from Gaskells more intense works like Mary Barton or North and South. (Summary by Noel Badrian)Copyright Kids Stories and Comedy アート 文学史・文学批評 社会科学
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