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Routledge Lives of Victorian Literary Figures Part III - Gaskell, Carlyles, Ruskin

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This scholarly volume explores the lives and geographical contexts of three major Victorian writers: Elizabeth Gaskell, Thomas and Jane Welsh Carlyle, and John Ruskin. The work examines how location shaped their literary output and personal trajectories, from Ruskin's childhood in suburban London and later retreat to the Lake District, to the Carlyles' move from rural Scotland to London's Cheyne Walk, and Gaskell's Northern roots in Lancashire and Cheshire. Gaskell's pioneering novel Mary Barton (1848) is analysed for its groundbreaking realistic portrayal of Manchester working-class life, establishing her as a distinctive voice among Victorian novelists. Part of a comprehensive three-volume set, this book presents facsimile reproductions of contemporary materials, offering primary source insight into the lives and times of these influential figures. Published by Routledge, this volume provides essential context for understanding how these writers engaged with 'the centre' - both geographically and culturally - during the Victorian era.

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Focuses on Elizabeth Gaskell, Thomas Carlyle, Jane Welsh Carlyle, and John Ruskin as the primary subjects of biographical study.

Examines how geographic location, from the Lake District to Cheyne Walk to Lancashire, influenced each writer's work and perspective.

Analyses Gaskell's Mary Barton (1848) and its revolutionary realistic depiction of Manchester working-class urban life.

Presents facsimile reproductions of contemporary source materials, providing authentic historical documentation from the Victorian period.

Part three of a comprehensive three-volume set exploring Victorian literary figures across multiple generations and regions.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 1138754625
Category: Books > Subjects > Biography > Historical > 1701-1900
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 01 January 2005
Listed Since: 03 August 2015

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