North and South
Paperback Published on: 06/03/2008
Price: £7.99
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A Classic in Victorian Literature
North and South is a novel I read during my teenage years, and it’s always one that stuck with me. I couldn’t help but notice the similarities between this... READ MORE
Underappreciated classic
The plot was equal parts period romance and social commentary, resulting in a coming-of-age tale of the once sheltered and naive main character. It was an ... READ MORE
Synopsis
'A really remarkable picture of the reality, as well as the prosperity, of northern industrial life, and an interesting examination of changing social conscience' Joanna Trollope
Milton is a sooty, noisy northern town centred around the cotton mills that employ most of its inhabitants. Arriving from a rural idyll in the south, Margaret Hale is initially shocked by the social unrest and poverty she finds in her new hometown. However, as she begins to befriend her neighbours, and her stormy relationship with the mill-owner John Thornton develops, she starts to see Milton in a different light.
WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY JENNY UGLOW
Publisher information
- Publisher: Vintage Publishing
- ISBN: 9780099511489
- Number of pages: 576
- Dimensions: 198 x 129 x 34 mm
- Weight: 394g
- Languages: English
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great!
absolutely loved the book really enjoyed it!
This classic is classic
I love this book it is the ultimate for romantic's. I am a fan of classic literature everyone compares this to Jane Austens Pride & Predjudice, I don't thi... READ MORE
Brilliant
Now one of my favourite books! Elizabeth Gaskell certainly knew how to write a classic.
Blasphemous
This is the very first Victorian novel that earns my scathing attack - I have never read anything as poorly written and boring as this. No character is lik... READ MORE
A classic worthy of your time.
I think that Gaskell is terribly underrated as Victorian authors go and far exceeds Dickens with this novel. In a nutshell, this is like a Victorian Pride ... READ MORE
Will prove hard work for most modern readers but your dedication will be rewarded
On starting the book my initial thoughts were, how am I going to get through this? Four hundred and seventy eight pages of extremely wordy nineteenth centu... READ MORE
Amazing book!
I personally loved this book, and am very glad I got around to reading it. The story between Margaret and Mr Thornton is one of my all time favourite love ... READ MORE
a classic that feels surprisingly modern
This flew past for me. Plenty of action and interesting perspectives. Their thoughts on workers rights are often mind-boggling - we have come a long way!
Building relationships through the harsh realities of Victorian industrial life
I’m a definite Elizabeth Gaskell fan.
I went on to read “Cranford” and “Mary Barton” after reading “North and South”. She conveys the mood of this story r... READ MORE