“She was fain to get up and go convince herself that he was really there by listening through the door to his even, regular breathing - I don't like to call it snoring, but I heard it myself through two closed doors.”
Book:Cranford
Quote by Elizabeth Gaskell
Work
Cranford
Elizabeth Gaskell's Cranford is a charming and poignant exploration of life in a small English village during the Victorian era. The story is narrated through the eyes of Miss Matty Jenkyns, a spinster who lives with her sister in the quaint village of Cranford. The novel delves into the lives of the townspeople, their relationships, and the changing social fabric of the time. Gaskell's intricate characterizations and detailed descriptions of Cranford's picturesque setting make this a captivating read for those interested in 19th-century English literature. 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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