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Half a Lifetime Ago
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"Half a Lifetime Ago" is a short story by Elizabeth Gaskell, which explores the theme of lost love and the passage of time. The narrative centers around Mr. Horner, a middle-aged man who encounters an old flame, Miss Fanny Treherne, while visiting the countryside. The two had been engaged to be married many years ago, but circumstances beyond their control led to their separation. As they reminisce about their past, Mr. Horner is forced to confront the painful truth that he has never truly moved on from Fanny, despite having married and had a family of his own. Gaskell's masterful storytelling captures the bittersweet quality of nostalgia and the complex emotions that come with revisiting the past. "Half a Lifetime Ago" is a poignant and beautifully written story that speaks to the universal experience of lost love and the enduring power of memory.
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Elizabeth Gaskell
Elizabeth Gaskell (1810–1865) was a British novelist and short-story writer. Her works were Victorian social histories across many strata of society. Her most famous works include Mary Barton, Cranford, North and South, and Wives and Daughters.
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