Cranford
Unknown
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Description
Elizabeth Gaskell sketches the small Cheshire town of Cranford in this gentle novel, told by a young visitor named Mary Smith. The town runs on old ladies, strict manners, and small economies, where a silk dress or a letter can stir a week of talk. Captain Brown, Miss Matty, and Signor Brunoni pass through its quiet streets.
A bank failure, a lost brother, and a panic over burglars test the town's kind heart. Gaskell writes with humor and tact, never mocking her folk. The book endures as a warm portrait of English village life, where gossip hides real care and old friends rally in need.
Catalog record
| CREATOR | Unknown |
|---|---|
| COLLECTION | BOOKS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 385 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | Public Domain |
| RIGHTS | PUBLIC DOMAIN |
| SOURCE | Project Gutenberg |