Author: Elizabeth Gaskell
North and South by Elizabeth Gaskell is a powerful novel that explores the stark contrasts between the industrial North of England and the rural South during the 19th century. The novel follows Margaret Hale, a young woman who moves from the idyllic South to the harsh, industrial town of Milton in the North, where she encounters the struggles of the working class and the determined mill owner, John Thornton. The book masterfully intertwines themes of class conflict, gender roles, and social justice with a compelling love story, making it a timeless exploration of industrialization and human relationships.
Summary:
A Tale of Two Englands
At the heart of North and South is the division between two vastly different worlds. Margaret Hale, the daughter of a former clergyman, has spent most of her life in the comfortable and tranquil countryside of Helstone in the South of England. However, when her father resigns from the Church due to a crisis of conscience, the family relocates to the industrial town of Milton in...
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