Cousin Phillis

Written by Elizabeth Gaskell

Narrated by Margaret Melosh

Cousin Phillis tells the story of Paul Manning, a seventeen-year-old who moves to the country and befriends his mother's family and his (second) cousin Phillis Holman, who is confused by her own situation at the edge of adolescence. The author reveals the deep psychological-behavioral impact produced by rural environment. Most critics agree that Cousin Phillis is Gaskell's greatest achievement.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Musaicum Books
• Release date: Jun 1, 2019

Elizabeth Gaskell

Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell (1810-1865) was an English author who wrote biographies, short stories, and novels. Because her work often depicted the lives of Victorian society, including the individual effects of the Industrial Revolution, Gaskell has impacted the fields of both literature and history. While Gaskell is now a revered author, she was criticized and overlooked during her lifetime, dismissed by other authors and critics because of her gender. However, after her death, Gaskell earned a respected legacy and is credited to have paved the way for feminist movements.

Reviews for Cousin Phillis

[Shibani Malhotra · Rating: 1 out of 5 stars]

Not only was the story slow but the narrator was so monotonous that I could not tolerate listening to the book. Stopped within 15 minutes