An Accursed Race - Elizabeth Gaskellová - e-kniha

An Accursed Race - Elizabeth Gaskellová - e-kniha

eBook:,A short essay by acclaimed Victorian writer Elizabeth Gaskell, 'An Accursed Race' is a study of the plight of the much-persecuted minority group the Cagots. In her essay, Gaskell explores the reasons behind their persecution in Europe, the commonly held superstitions surrounding them, and

Zpovědi pana Harrisona - Elizabeth Gaskellová - e-kniha

eBook: Cranford je nejznámější z novel Elizabeth Gaskellové, vtipné a dojemné klasické dílo, které si zaslouží být přečteno. Po prvním díle vydává NAKLADATELSTVÍ XYZ další část nazvanou Zpovědi pana Harrisona a čtenáři se mohou těšit i na poslední díl Lady

Sever a Jih, díl III. - Elizabeth Gaskellová - e-kniha

eBook: Do posledního dílu slavného románu Elizabeth Gaskellové vstupujeme v okamžiku, kdy se Margaret vyrovnává nejen se ztrátou matky, ale i s pocitem, že o ní pan Thornton bude smýšlet jako o lhářce. Elizabeth Gaskellová jako by tu pod clonou smyslu pro čest a pravdu a

The Half-Brothers - Elizabeth Gaskellová - e-kniha

eBook:,A tragic short story from much-loved Victorian author Elizabeth Gaskell, 'The Half-Brothers' is a tale of love and rejection. Unloved and spurned by his stepfather, Gregory is treated very differently from his half-brother. When the favoured brother is caught in a dangerous and violent

Half a Life-Time Ago - Elizabeth Gaskellová - e-kniha

eBook:,First published in 1855 'Half a Lifetime Ago' by much-loved author Elizabeth Gaskell recounts the events which have befallen the now pessimistic and solitary Susan Dixon, shaping her personality and outlook on life. Set against a bleak, rural backdrop, it is a tale of love and loss and of

Cranford (Gaskell Elizabeth)(Paperback / softback)

Mary Barton - Elizabeth Gaskellová - e-kniha

eBook:,Author Elizabeth Gaskell's first ever novel 'Mary Barton' was written as a means of distracting herself from her grief over the loss of her young son. Taking inspiration from Manchester, the industrial hub where Elizabeth Gaskell was living at the time, 'Mary Barton' paints a fascinating yet

The Cranford Chronicles (Gaskell Elizabeth Cleghorn)(Paperback)

Three of Elizabeth Gaskell s best-loved novels' Cranford,' 'Mr Harrison's Confessions, 'and' My Lady Ludlow'are combined in this witty and poignant look at the market town of Cranford. The railway is pushing its way relentlessly towards thevillage from Manchester, bringing fears of migrant workers

Lois the Witch - Elizabeth Gaskellová - e-kniha

eBook:,Set against the backdrop of the Salem witch hunts, Elizabeth Gaskell’s somber novella reveals much about the complicity of mankind. Recently orphaned, Lois is forced to leave the English parsonage that had been her home and sail to America. A God-fearing and honest girl, she has little to

Elizabeth Gaskell (Uglow Jenny)(Paperback / softback)

Elizabeth Gaskell wrote some of the most enduring novels of the Victorian age. This biography traces Elizabeth's youth in rural Knutsford, her married years in the tension-ridden city of Manchester and her wide network of friends, her religious and feminist arguments of nineteenth century Britain,

Cranfordské dámy - Elizabeth Gaskellová - e-kniha

eBook: Jemné dámy z Cranfordu žijí své poklidné životy, nečekají, že se bude cokoli dít, a dodržují svá poněkud výstřední pravidla. Ale samozřejmě, že život zasahuje těmi nanejvýš neobvyklými způsoby... Cranford je nejznámější a nejkouzelnější z novel Elizabeth

Sever a Jih, díl I. - Elizabeth Gaskellová - e-kniha

eBook: Hlavní hrdinku Margaret Haleovou sledujeme v prvním díle v průběhu přibližně roku mezi jejími osmnáctými a devatenáctými narozeninami. V samém úvodu ještě pobývá u své bohaté tety Shawové v Londýně, kde s přestávkami strávila devět let. Její sestřenice

Sever a Jih, díl II. - Elizabeth Gaskellová - e-kniha

eBook: Druhý díl slavného románu anglické klasičky je již zcela ponořen do dusné atmosféry průmyslového Miltonu a vzpomínka na slunný Helstone kdesi na Jihu jen občas probleskne v myšlenkách přestěhovavší se rodiny Haleových. Po večeři u Thorntonových je Margaret, co se

Ruth (Gaskell Elizabeth Cleghorn)(Paperback)

Ruth Hilton is an orphaned young seamstress who catches the eye of a gentleman, Henry Bellingham, who is captivated by her simplicity and beauty. When she loses her job and home, he offers her comfort and shelter, only to cruelly desert her soon after. Nearly dead with grief and shame, Ruth is

Ruth - Elizabeth Gaskellová - e-kniha

eBook:,A young orphan, Ruth Hilton, is seduced and then abandoned by the wealthy Henry Bellingham. She is left to bring up her child in a society that offers her no protection and seems to punish such innocence. Pretending to be a widow, Ruth is taken in by a minister and is given a chance to bring

Cousin Phillis and Other Stories (Gaskell Elizabeth Cleghorn)(Paperback)

Elizabeth Gaskell has long been one of the most popular of Victorian novelists, yet in her lifetime her shorter fictions were equally well loved, and they are among the most accomplished examples of the genre. The heart of this collection is Gaskell's novella Cousin Phillis, a lyrical masterpiece

My Lady Ludlow - Elizabeth Gaskellová - e-kniha

eBook:,Lady Ludlow is absolute mistress of Handbury Court and a resolulte opponent of anything that might disturb the class system into which she was born. She will keep no servant who can read and write and insists that the lower orders have no rights, but only duties. But the winds of change are

Život s láskou, život bez lásky - Elizabeth Gaskellová - e-kniha

eBook: Susan Dixonová je pohledná mladá dívka, jež strávila svůj dosavadní život na farmě Yew Nook v anglickém Westmorelandu. Smrt matky ji sice zasáhne, ale na truchlení nemá příliš mnoho času – musí zvládat péči o domácnost i nepříliš inteligentního mladšího bratra

North and South (Gaskell Elizabeth Cleghorn)(Paperback)

Mary Gaskell's North and South examines the nature of social authority and obedience and provides an insightful description of the role of middle class women in nineteenth century society. Through the story of Margaret Hale, a southerner who moves to the northern industrial town of Milton, Gaskell

Cranford (Gaskell Elizabeth Cleghorn)(Paperback)

A vivid and affectionate portrait of a provincial town in early Victorian England, Elizabeth Gaskell's Cranford describes a community dominated by its independent and refined women. This edition includes two related short pieces by Gaskell, 'The Last Generation in England' and 'The Cage at

Lizzie Leigh - Elizabeth Gaskellová - e-kniha

eBook:,The trope of the 'fallen woman' has been a constant presence in world literature for centuries. Victorian novelist Elizabeth Gaskell breathes new life into that tired archetype in the engaging short story 'Lizzie Leigh,' in which love ultimately triumphs even in the face of the most

The Poor Clare - Elizabeth Gaskellová - e-kniha

eBook:,Set in Victorian England, Gaskell's gothic masterpiece weaves the tale of a lonely old woman whose curse upon the murderer of her cherished dog unleashes unintended consequences. The impulse of revenge is turned to contrition after the discovery of an unexpected connection between her and

Tales of Mystery & the Macabre - Elizabeth Gaskellová

With an Introduction by David Stuart Davies. 'In the great mirror opposite I saw myself, and right behind, another wicked fearful self, so like me my soul seemed to quiver within me, as though not knowing to which similitude of body it belonged'. Elizabeth Gaskell is better known today for her

Cranford (Gaskell Elizabeth)(Paperback / softback)

Elizabeth Gaskell's portrait of kindness, compassion, and hope Cranford depicts the lives and preoccupations of the inhabitants of a small village - their petty snobberies, appetite for gossip, and loyal support for each other in times of need This is a community that runs on cooperation and