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Lives of Victorian Literary Figures, Part III, Volume 2

Elizabeth Gaskell, the Carlyles and John Ruskin

by Aileen Christianson, Sheila A Mcintosh, Simon Grimble, Ralph Pite, Valerie Sanders ...

Thomas and Jane Welsh Carlyle moved from rural Scotland to London's Cheyne Walk. This title focuses on writers for whom 'the centre' was a pressing concern. Elizabeth Gaskell, like her contemporary Emily Bronte, was from the north of England, though based in Lancashire and Cheshire rather than Yorkshire. Her first novel, Mary Barton 1848) was set in the north and was unusually realistic in its ... Read more

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Thomas and Jane Welsh Carlyle moved from rural Scotland to London's Cheyne Walk. This title focuses on writers for whom 'the centre' was a pressing concern. Elizabeth Gaskell, like her contemporary Emily Bronte, was from the north of England, though based in Lancashire and Cheshire rather than Yorkshire. Her first novel, Mary Barton 1848) was set in the north and was unusually realistic in its
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Lives of Victorian Literary Figures, Part III, Volume 1

Elizabeth Gaskell, the Carlyles and John Ruskin

by Aileen Christianson, Simon Grimble, Sheila A Mcintosh, Ralph Pite, John Mullan ...

Elizabeth Gaskell, like her contemporary Emily Bronte, was from the north of England, though based in Lancashire and Cheshire rather than Yorkshire. Her first novel, Mary Barton (1848) was set in the north and was unusually realistic in its depiction of Manchester working-class life. Ruskin grew up in suburban London; in later life, he settled in the Lake District . Thomas and Jane Welsh Carlyle ... Read more

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Elizabeth Gaskell, like her contemporary Emily Bronte, was from the north of England, though based in Lancashire and Cheshire rather than Yorkshire. Her first novel, Mary Barton (1848) was set in the north and was unusually realistic in its depiction of Manchester working-class life. Ruskin grew up in suburban London; in later life, he settled in the Lake District . Thomas and Jane Welsh Carlyle
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Lives of Victorian Literary Figures, Part III, Volume 3

Elizabeth Gaskell, the Carlyles and John Ruskin

by Ralph Pite, Aileen Christianson, Simon Grimble, Sheila A Mcintosh, Valerie Sanders ...

Ruskin grew up in suburban London; in later life, he settled in the Lake District. Thomas and Jane Welsh Carlyle moved from rural Scotland to London's Cheyne Walk. This title focuses on writers for whom 'the centre' was a pressing concern. Elizabeth Gaskell, like her contemporary Emily Bronte, was from the north of England, though based in Lancashire and Cheshire rather than Yorkshire. Her first ... Read more

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Ruskin grew up in suburban London; in later life, he settled in the Lake District. Thomas and Jane Welsh Carlyle moved from rural Scotland to London's Cheyne Walk. This title focuses on writers for whom 'the centre' was a pressing concern. Elizabeth Gaskell, like her contemporary Emily Bronte, was from the north of England, though based in Lancashire and Cheshire rather than Yorkshire. Her first
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Life of Charles Dickens

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In "Life of Charles Dickens," Frank T. Sir Marzials masterfully intertwines biographical narrative with critical analysis, offering readers a comprehensive portrait of one of literature's most celebrated figures. Marzials employs a rich, descriptive style that evokes the complexity of Dickens's life and works, positioning them within the broader context of Victorian society. The text delves into ... Read more

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In "Life of Charles Dickens," Frank T. Sir Marzials masterfully intertwines biographical narrative with critical analysis, offering readers a comprehensive portrait of one of literature's most celebrated figures. Marzials employs a rich, descriptive style that evokes the complexity of Dickens's life and works, positioning them within the broader context of Victorian society. The text delves into
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Modern English Books Of Power

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This edifying book analyzes the most memorable classics of English Literature in a befitting and gracious manner. Fitch studies and discusses several celebrated authors and their brilliant masterpieces in a manner that is guaranteed to arouse any readers interest in them. A fascinating treasure trove of information!
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Vindication: A Life Of Mary Wollstonecraft

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In this stunning new biography of the eighteenth-century writer Mary Wollstonecraft, Lyndall Gordon explores the life of a woman often criticised by biographers, historians and feminists alike. Gordon challenges such slanders, and portrays instead the genius of this extraordinary woman. The two-generation approach to her life examines not only Wollstonecraft herself, but also her effect on her ... Read more

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In this stunning new biography of the eighteenth-century writer Mary Wollstonecraft, Lyndall Gordon explores the life of a woman often criticised by biographers, historians and feminists alike. Gordon challenges such slanders, and portrays instead the genius of this extraordinary woman. The two-generation approach to her life examines not only Wollstonecraft herself, but also her effect on her
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Thomas Carlyle

A Biography

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Pulitzer Prize finalist: "The definitive biography" of the Victorian-era writer and historian ( The Times Literary Supplement).A Pulitzer finalist that draws upon years of research and unpublished letters, Thomas Carlyle examines the life of the Victorian genius. Carlyle was the author of Sartor Resartus and The French Revolution: A History, and he possessed one of literature's ... ... Read more

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Pulitzer Prize finalist: "The definitive biography" of the Victorian-era writer and historian ( The Times Literary Supplement).A Pulitzer finalist that draws upon years of research and unpublished letters, Thomas Carlyle examines the life of the Victorian genius. Carlyle was the author of Sartor Resartus and The French Revolution: A History, and he possessed one of literature's ...
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Thomas And Jane Carlyle

Portrait of a Marriage

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They were the most remarkable couple in London: the great sage Carlyle, with his vehement prophecies, and his witty, sardonic wife Jane. It was a strong, close, mutually admiring yet often mutually antagonistic partnership, fascinating to all who observed it. The Carlyles lived at the heart of English life in mid-Victorian London, but both were outsiders, a largely self-educated Scottish pair who ... Read more

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They were the most remarkable couple in London: the great sage Carlyle, with his vehement prophecies, and his witty, sardonic wife Jane. It was a strong, close, mutually admiring yet often mutually antagonistic partnership, fascinating to all who observed it. The Carlyles lived at the heart of English life in mid-Victorian London, but both were outsiders, a largely self-educated Scottish pair who
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The Life of Sophia Jex-Blake

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In "The Life of Sophia Jex-Blake," Graham Travers meticulously chronicles the life of a pioneering figure in women's medical education and advocacy in the 19th century. The book blends biographical narrative with a critical examination of social and cultural factors that shaped Jex-Blake's journey, employing a clear and engaging literary style that appeals to both scholars and general readers. ... Read more

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In "The Life of Sophia Jex-Blake," Graham Travers meticulously chronicles the life of a pioneering figure in women's medical education and advocacy in the 19th century. The book blends biographical narrative with a critical examination of social and cultural factors that shaped Jex-Blake's journey, employing a clear and engaging literary style that appeals to both scholars and general readers.
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Modern English Books of Power

Enriched edition. Exploring the Influence of Literary Classics on Society and Culture

by George Hamlin Fitch, Logan Barrett ...

In "Modern English Books of Power," George Hamlin Fitch presents a compelling exploration of influential English literature from the late 19th to early 20th century. Fitch's literary style is characterized by its keen analysis and engaging prose, which deftly weaves biography with critical commentary. He dissects a wide range of authors and their seminal works, emphasizing how these texts shaped ... Read more

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In "Modern English Books of Power," George Hamlin Fitch presents a compelling exploration of influential English literature from the late 19th to early 20th century. Fitch's literary style is characterized by its keen analysis and engaging prose, which deftly weaves biography with critical commentary. He dissects a wide range of authors and their seminal works, emphasizing how these texts shaped
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Women in Print

Writing Women and Women's Magazines from the Restoration to the Accession of Victoria

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'This book should be regarded as rescue work. It salvages from pre-Victorian periodicals from the limbo of forgotten publications, and exhumes from long undisturbed sources a curious collection of women who, at a time when it was considered humiliating for a gentlewoman to earn money, contrived to support themselves by writing, editing, or publishing... sometimes even supporting husbands and ... Read more

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'This book should be regarded as rescue work. It salvages from pre-Victorian periodicals from the limbo of forgotten publications, and exhumes from long undisturbed sources a curious collection of women who, at a time when it was considered humiliating for a gentlewoman to earn money, contrived to support themselves by writing, editing, or publishing... sometimes even supporting husbands and
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Victorian Literature: Sixty Years of Books and Bookmen

Exploring the Rich Tapestry of Victorian Literary Culture

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In "Victorian Literature: Sixty Years of Books and Bookmen," Clement King Shorter offers a comprehensive exploration of the literary landscape during the Victorian era, spanning from the 1830s to 1890s. This meticulously crafted work intertwines biographical sketches, critical analysis, and reflections on the socio-cultural influences that shaped the period's literature. Shorter's literary style ... Read more

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