By:Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell Published By:Double9 Books
About the Book
ñRound the Sofa Vol. IIî by Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell continues the engaging framework of its predecessor, presenting a rich tapestry of Victorian society through a series of interconnected stories shared among characters gathered around the sofa. This volume delves deeper into the complexities of domestic life, offering further insights into the social norms and customs of the era. The storytelling continues to explore the female perspective, highlighting the personal experiences, challenges, and moral dilemmas faced by women in Victorian times. Each tale reflects on social issues such as class disparity and poverty, providing a nuanced examination of how these factors influence individual lives and relationships. Empathy remains a central theme as Gaskell delves into the emotional and moral dimensions of her characters' lives. The stories are character-driven, focusing on the development and interactions of the individuals, and exploring their friendships, ethical choices, and personal values. GaskellÍs distinctive literary style, marked by rich descriptions and nuanced dialogue, brings these stories to life, offering a thoughtful reflection on morality and human connection. ñRound the Sofa Vol. IIî builds on the first volume's exploration of Victorian society, continuing to provide a poignant and insightful examination of its characters and their world.
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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