North and South, Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell
North and South, Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell
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North and South

Author: Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell

Narrator: Geoffrey Giuliano, The Arc

Unabridged: 19 hr

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 08/29/2023

Categories: Fiction, Women


Synopsis

North and South by Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell: "North and South" follows the journey of Margaret Hale, a young woman who relocates from rural southern England to the industrialized northern town of Milton. As Margaret grapples with the stark contrasts between the two regions and the social issues arising from the industrial revolution, she becomes entangled with the enigmatic mill owner, John Thornton. The novel delves into the complexities of class struggle, workers' rights, and the clash between traditional values and the modern world. Elizabeth Gaskell's insightful portrayal of industrial life and her nuanced exploration of romance and social issues make "North and South" a compelling and thought-provoking work of Victorian fiction.
Elizabeth Gaskell, an English novelist, is known for her compassionate portrayals of Victorian social issues and her insightful examination of the human condition. Her works, such as "North and South," "Cranford," and "Wives and Daughters," explored the impact of industrialization on society and offered a nuanced understanding of class and gender dynamics during the 19th century.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Paul on November 12, 2021

The following review contains a few plot spoilers. All right, more than a few. **** Enter Margaret Hale, 19 years old, tall, and drop dead gorgeous. Margaret : Oh dear, we have to leave our sunny Hampshire village where there are little bunnies and birdies and go to live in foul grimy Manchester where......more

Goodreads review by Barry on November 04, 2014

It's Pride and Prejudice for Socialists.......more

Goodreads review by emma on December 05, 2023

welcome to...NORTH(VEMBER) AND SOUTH. you know it, you love it: the worst title + month based pun. an imposing work of classic literature that's been on my tbr for a forebodingly long time, finally in my currently reading. an inexplicable months-long pause on this project, broken. it's another PROJECT......more

Goodreads review by Emily on March 03, 2023

I can already tell this is going to be a favorite!......more

Goodreads review by Candi on June 16, 2018

Update June 16, 2018: I watched the BBC production this past week and it was outstanding! I highly recommend pairing the book with the movie. While I rated the book 4 stars, the entire package of paper and screen is a sure 5+ stars. The movie adds that extra bit of magic that I found didn't come acr......more