Victorian Short Stories: Stories of Successful Marriages by Gaskell et al.
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"Victorian Short Stories: Stories of Successful Marriages" by Gaskell et al. is a collection of short stories written in the mid-19th century. This anthology features tales by prominent authors of the Victorian era, exploring the complexities and nuances of marriage. In particular, the opening story, "The Manchester Marriage" by Elizabeth Gaskell, focuses on the life of Mr. and Mrs. Openshaw, a couple navigating their new life in London, along with the emotional
depth of previous relationships and the evolving dynamics of their family. The beginning of "The Manchester Marriage" provides insight into the Openshaws' transition from Manchester to London, highlighting their contrasting backgrounds and perspectives. Mr. Openshaw is a practical man with a shrewd, somewhat disdainful view of Londoners, while Mrs. Openshaw's gentle nature is established through her history with her first husband. Their children, particularly the eldest daughter, Ailsie, suffer from health issues that deepen the family’s struggles. As the narrative unfolds, it foreshadows complex themes relating to connection, loss, and the developmental journeys within marriage, making it a captivating start to this heartfelt collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Contributor | Gaskell, Elizabeth Cleghorn, 1810-1865 |
|---|---|
| Contributor | Besant, Walter, 1836-1901 |
| Contributor | Hardy, Thomas, 1840-1928 |
| Contributor | James, Henry, 1843-1916 |
| Contributor | Moore, George, 1852-1933 |
| Title | Victorian Short Stories: Stories of Successful Marriages |
| Contents | The Manchester Marriage, by Elizabeth Gaskell -- A Mere Interlude, by Thomas Hardy -- A Faithful Heart, by George Moore -- The Solid Gold Reef Company, Limited, by Walter Besant -- The Tree Of Knowledge, by Henry James. |
| Credits | Produced by Juliet Sutherland, S.R.Ellison and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 78.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Subject | Marriage -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 15252 |
| Release Date | Mar 4, 2005 |
| Last Update | Dec 14, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 469 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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