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“the fatigue that always follows on conscious efforts to behave as will best please the society you are in.”

Quote by Elizabeth Gaskell

Book:Wives and Daughters

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Wives and Daughters

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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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