02151cam a22002893u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000044001122450022001562640051001783000047002293360026002763370026003023380036003285000031003645080059003955201254004545340045017086530066017538560042018192532UtSlPG20260610133059.0mcr n260607r2001||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aGaskell, Elizabeth Cleghorn,d1810-186514aThe Half-Brothers 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2001  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2001-03-01  aDavid Price, Jennifer Lee, Alev Akman and Andy Wallace  a"The Half-Brothers" by Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell is a poignant short story written during the Victorian era. The narrative explores themes of family, love, jealousy, and the depths of human emotion through the lens of two half-brothers, Gregory and the unnamed narrator. Set against the backdrop of rural England, the story delves into the complexities of familial relationships and the impact of societal expectations.  The tale begins with the backstory of the narrator’s mother, who faces great hardship after the death of her first husband. She remarries a wealthy farmer, William Preston, but her heart remains tied to her firstborn son, Gregory. The tension arises from William's resentment towards Gregory, whom he views as a reminder of his wife's past. As the boys grow up, their contrasting personalities lead to a complex relationship marked by neglect and misunderstanding. In a climactic moment, the narrator gets lost in a snowstorm, and it is Gregory who selflessly comes to his rescue. Tragically, Gregory sacrifices himself, leading to a moment of deep realization and regret for their father, emphasizing the story's exploration of grief, love, and the bonds that transcend despair. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aEngland -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2532