By:Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell Published By:Double9 Books
About the Book
ñRound the Sofa Vol. Iî by Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell is a compelling Victorian era work that delves into the intricacies of domestic life and societal norms through a series of interconnected stories. The novel is framed by a narrative where characters gather around a sofa, sharing tales that provide insights into the social and moral issues of the time. Set against the backdrop of Victorian society, the stories reflect on the everyday experiences and challenges faced by individuals, particularly women. Gaskell explores themes of class, poverty, and inequality, highlighting the impact of these social issues on personal lives and relationships. Through rich storytelling, the novel offers a female perspective on the moral and ethical dilemmas encountered in domestic and social settings. Empathy and understanding are at the heart of these narratives, as the characters reveal their personal struggles and moral choices. The book is character-driven, focusing on the development and interactions of its cast, and is marked by Gaskell's distinctive literary style. Her prose is noted for its descriptive richness and nuanced dialogue, bringing to life the complexities of friendship, morality, and the human condition.
ñRound the Sofa Vol. Iî is a thoughtful examination of Victorian society, reflecting on the moral and emotional aspects of everyday life while showcasing Gaskell's deep empathy and literary skill.
Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell, also known as Mrs Gaskell, was an English author, biographer, and short story writer. Her stories provide a vivid image of many levels of Victorian society, including the very impoverished. Her debut work, “Mary Barton” was published in 1848. The first biography of Charlotte Bronte was “The Life of Charlotte Bronte” by Elizabeth Gaskell, published in 1857. In her biography, she wrote solely about the moral and sophisticated portions of Bronte's life; the rest she left out, concluding that some, more lurid aspects were better kept buried. Gaskell's best-known novels include “Cranford” (1851-1853), “North and South” (1854-1855), and “Wives and Daughters” (1864-1866), all of which were adapted for television by the BBC. Gaskell was born Elizabeth Cleghorn Stevenson on September 29, 1810, in Lindsey Row, Chelsea, London (now 93 Cheyne Walk). Anthony Todd Thomson delivered her, and his sister Catherine eventually became Gaskell's stepmother. She was the youngest of eight children, and only she and her brother John survived infancy. Her father, William Stevenson, a Unitarian from Berwick-upon-Tweed, was preacher at Failsworth, Lancashire, but resigned on ethical reasons. He traveled to London in 1806 with the aim of heading to India, after being appointed private secretary to the Earl of Lauderdale, who would later become Governor General of India.
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