“Oh! that look of love!" continued he, between his teeth, as he bolted himself into his own private room. "And that cursed lie; which showed some terrible shame in the background, to be kept from the light in which I thought she lived perpetually! Oh, Margaret, Margaret! Mother, how you have tortured me! Oh! Margaret, could you not have loved me? I am but uncouth and hard, but I would never have led you into any falsehood for me.”
Quote by Elizabeth Gaskell
Work
The Complete Works of Elizabeth Gaskell (20+ Books)
The Complete Works of Elizabeth Gaskell encompasses novels, short stories, and biographies, featuring classic titles such as 'Mary Barton,' 'North and South,' and 'Wives and Daughters.' It provides a comprehensive overview of Gaskell's writing style and thematic concerns. more
Author
Elizabeth Gaskell
Elizabeth Gaskell was a British novelist born on September 29, 1810, in Manchester. Her works primarily depicted the social life of Britain during the Industrial Revolution, focusing on the lives of the working class. Gaskell is renowned for her delicate emotional portrayal and profound social insight, with notable works including 'Mary Barton' and 'North and South'. more
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