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Quote by Elizabeth Gaskell

“Similarity of opinion is not always—I think not often—needed for fullness and perfection of love.”

Quote by Elizabeth Gaskell

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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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