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Cousin Phillis and Other Stories

Cousin Phillis and Other Stories - Paperback

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Availability:In StockContributor:Elizabeth Gaskell, Heather Glen (Editor)Series:Oxford World's Classics (Paperback)Publish date:2010-04-30Pages:320
Language:EnglishPublisher:Oxford University PressISBN-13:9780199239498ISBN-10:199239495UPC:9780199239498Book Category:FictionBook Subcategory:Short Stories (single author), Classics, GothicSize:7.66 x 5.30 x 0.64 inchesWeight:0.4806Product ID:SCMBESRQ7G
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 that depicts a vanishing way of life and a girl's disappointment in love: deceptively simple, its undercurrent of feeling leaves an indelible impression. The other five stories in this selection range from a quietly original tale of urban poverty and a fallen woman to an historical tale in which echoes of the French Revolution, the bleakness of winter in Westmorland, and a tragic secret are brought vividly to life. Heather Glen's illuminating introduction is the first to offer extended consideration of Gaskell as a writer of short stories, discussing Gaskell's pre-eminent role in developing the genre and setting each story in the context of their original periodical publication. The volume includes a chronology, bibliography, and invaluable notes.

About the Series:
For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, voluminous notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.
Language:EnglishPublisher:Oxford University PressISBN-13:9780199239498ISBN-10:199239495UPC:9780199239498Book Category:FictionBook Subcategory:Short Stories (single author), Classics, GothicSize:7.66 x 5.30 x 0.64 inchesWeight:0.4806Product ID:SCMBESRQ7G
Heather Glen is Professor of English Literature at the University of Cambridge.
Publisher: Oxford University Press

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