Short Stories (All the Year Round, 1859-1863)

Written by Elizabeth Gaskell

Narrated by Phil Benson

"Step into the enchanting world of Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell with this captivating audiobook featuring her short stories originally published in 'All the Year Round' from 1859 to 1863, a journal edited by Charles Dickens. Gaskell's tales offer a fascinating glimpse into the social fabric of Victorian England, capturing the joys, sorrows, and complexities of the era.

As a gifted storyteller, Gaskell explores themes of love, family, ambition, and societal change, often set against the backdrop of the industrializing Victorian society. Her narratives are characterized by rich character development and a deep understanding of human nature. Each story is a window into the lives of individuals navigating the challenges of their time.

This audiobook provides an opportunity to delve into the diverse narratives crafted by Elizabeth Gaskell, highlighting her mastery of storytelling. You'll find yourself transported to the streets of 19th-century England, where characters from all walks of life confront dilemmas and decisions that resonate with timeless relevance.

Discover the vivid landscapes of Victorian society and the enduring human spirit through Gaskell's eloquent prose. Immerse yourself in the beauty and complexity of these short stories, brought to life through the medium of audiobooks."

• Language: English
• Publisher: Erika
• Release date: Dec 8, 2023

Elizabeth Gaskell

Elizabeth Cleghorn Stevenson (Gaskell de casada) nació en Londres en 1810. En 1832 contrajo matrimonio con William Gaskell, ministro unitario, y la pareja se estableció en Manchester, una ciudad sometida a las secuelas de la revolución Industrial. El choque que supuso el contacto con esta sociedad quedaría reflejado en varias de sus novelas: Mary Barton (1848; ALBA CLÁSICA MAIOR NÚM. LIV) o Norte y Sur (1855; ALBA CLÁSICA MAIOR núm. XXIV). En 1857 publicó la Vida de Charlotte Brontë (ALBA CLÁSICA BIOGRAFÍAS, núm. IV), una de las biografías más destacadas del siglo XIX. Otras obras suyas son La casa del páramo (1850; ALBA CLÁSICA, núm. CIV), Cranford (1851-1853; ALBA CLÁSICA, núm. XLII), Cuentos góticos (ALBA CLÁSICA, núm. XCIV), Los amores de Sylvia (1863), La prima Phyllis (1863-1864; ALBA CLÁSICA, núm. CIII), e Hijas y esposas (1864-1866; ALBA CLÁSICA MAIOR núm. XLII), cuyos últimos capítulos dejaría sin concluir a su muerte, acaecida en 1865 en Alton, Hampshire.