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Routledge Elizabeth Gaskell's Cranford: A Publishing History

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Explore the complex evolution of Elizabeth Gaskell's Cranford in this detailed study from the Ashgate Studies in Publishing History series. Thomas Recchio tracks the journey of this literary work from its original serialization in Dickens's Household Words between 1851 and 1853 through its many later editions and adaptations. This book examines how the text has been used to support concepts of nation and national identity. By mapping the nineteenth-century reception of Cranford in both Britain and the United States, Recchio provides a clear look at its cultural impact. The research covers a wide range of formats, including illustrated English editions from 1864, US re-publications, and school editions used in the early twentieth century. Whether you are studying literary theory, publishing history, or Victorian literature, this volume offers a deep look into how dramatic adaptations and various print formats shaped the legacy of one of Gaskell's most famous works. It is an essential resource for understanding the movement of texts across borders and through different historical eras.

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Traces the complete publishing history of Cranford from its 1851-53 serialization in Dickens's Household Words through various later editions.

Analyzes how the text has been used to support ideas related to nation and national identity throughout different periods.

Maps the nineteenth-century reception of the work across both Britain and the United States to show its international reach.

Examines specific historical formats including illustrated English editions from 1864 and subsequent US re-publications.

Provides insight into the use of US school editions during the first two decades of the twentieth century.

Covers the evolution of the text through various dramatic adaptations and different print iterations.

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Release Date
28 December 2009
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18 August 2009

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