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_aGaskell, Elizabeth Cleghorn, _d1810-1865 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aVictorian Short Stories: Stories of Successful Marriages |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2005 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2005-03-04 | ||
| 505 | 0 | _aThe 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. | |
| 508 | _aProduced by Juliet Sutherland, S.R.Ellison and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team | ||
| 520 | _a"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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| 653 | _aShort stories | ||
| 653 | _aMarriage -- Fiction | ||
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_aBesant, Walter, _d1836-1901 |
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_aHardy, Thomas, _d1840-1928 |
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_aJames, Henry, _d1843-1916 |
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_aMoore, George, _d1852-1933 |
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