Short Stories (Household Words, 1854-58)
Written by Elizabeth Gaskell
Narrated by Phil Benson
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About this audiobook
Gaskell's narratives are a testament to her keen eye for detail and her deep empathy for her characters. She weaves together stories of love, ambition, struggle, and human connection, all set against the backdrop of a rapidly changing society. As you listen, you'll be transported back to the bustling streets of Victorian towns and villages, meeting a diverse cast of characters who reveal the complexities of their time.
These tales are windows into the lives of ordinary people dealing with extraordinary circumstances. Gaskell's storytelling is both poignant and thought-provoking, addressing the moral and social issues of the day with grace and insight.
This audiobook is an opportunity to explore the breadth and depth of Gaskell's storytelling and her exploration of the human condition during a transformative period in history. Join us as we rediscover the world of Victorian England through the words of one of its most gifted storytellers."
Elizabeth Gaskell
Elizabeth Gaskell was an English author and poet, and is best-known for her classic novels Cranford, North and South, and Wives and Daughters. Gaskell was a contemporary and an associate of many other early nineteenth-century writers, including Charles Dickens, Harriet Beecher Stowe, and Charlotte Bronte, and was commissioned by Bronte’s father upon the author’s death to write her biography, The Life of Charlotte Bronte. Gaskell died in 1865 at the age of 55.
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