In this classic portrait of life in a quiet English village of the early nineteenth century, Elizabeth Gaskell writes with wit and affection of the foibles, follies and endearing eccentricities of its occupants as they struggle to maintain standards in their genteel poverty. This witty and poignant comedy, with its ironic observations on the pretensions of class is told through the eyes of a young woman who befriends the elderly ladies of Cranford.
In this classic portrait of life in a quiet English village of the early nineteenth century, Elizabeth Gaskell writes with wit and affection of the foibles, follies and endearing eccentricities of its occupants as they struggle to maintain standards in their genteel poverty. This witty and poignant comedy, with its ironic observations on the pretensions of class is told through the eyes of a young woman who befriends the elderly ladies of Cranford.
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Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9780143039419 |
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Publisher: | Penguin Group (USA) Incorporated |
Publication date: | 04/01/2008 |
Series: | Penguin Classics Series |
Edition description: | TV Tie-In |
Pages: | 224 |
Product dimensions: | 5.06(w) x 7.76(h) x 0.60(d) |
Lexile: | 1220L (what's this?) |
Age Range: | 18 Years |
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