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100 1 _aGaskell, Elizabeth Cleghorn,
_d1810-1865
245 1 4 _aThe Moorland Cottage
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2004-02-01
508 _aLazar Liveanu and PG Distributed Proofreaders
520 _a"The Moorland Cottage" by Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story revolves around Mrs. Browne, a widow who navigates life with her two children, Edward and Maggie, in a secluded cottage. The narrative explores themes of grief, family dynamics, and the impact of societal expectations on their lives, as the characters slowly confront change and the outside world. The beginning of "The Moorland Cottage" introduces the reader to the tranquil yet melancholic life of Mrs. Browne and her children. The picturesque countryside setting highlights their isolation as they reflect on their late husband and father's memory. The narrative captures the children's innocence and their varying responses to grief, showcasing Edward's burgeoning sense of independence and Maggie's yearning for affection and understanding. Their routine is disrupted by the promise of new relationships and social interactions, particularly revolving around the visit of Mr. Buxton, which foreshadows the changes that will influence their lives. Overall, the opening presents a tender depiction of the family's quiet existence, laden with unsaid emotions and the whispers of an approaching change. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEngland -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/11371
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