02165cam a22003013u 4500 2531 UtSlPG 20260610133059.0 m cr n 260607r2001||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Gaskell, Elizabeth Cleghorn, 1810-1865 An Accursed Race Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2001 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2001-03-01 David Price, Jennifer Lee, Alev Akman and Andy Wallace "An Accursed Race" by Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell is a historical account written during the Victorian era. The book explores the plight of the Cagots, a marginalized group in the valleys of the Pyrenees, who were subjected to centuries of discrimination and isolation due to unfounded prejudices and mysterious origins. It delves into the social conditions, laws, and superstitions that have perpetuated their ostracization, revealing the deep-seated biases present in society. In the narrative, Gaskell documents the Cagots' historical context, describing their designated oppressive living conditions, forbidden trades, and the harsh penalties they faced simply for existing. The Cagots were viewed as "the accursed race," associated with various derogatory myths and derogatory practices that enforced societal barriers. Through vivid accounts, Gaskell highlights their struggle for legal and social recognition, detailing petitions and disputes over their rights, as well as their relentless persistence in trying to integrate into a society that largely rejected them. The book ultimately serves as a poignant commentary on intolerance and the human capacity for cruelty, fostering a deeper understanding of the consequences of prejudice. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Cagots https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2531 44612 44612