| Author |
Gaskell, Elizabeth Cleghorn, 1810-1865 |
| Title |
Mary Barton
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 77.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Les Bowler, St. Ives, Dorset, and revised by Joseph E. Loewenstein, M.D.
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| Summary |
"Mary Barton" by Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell is a novel published during the mid-19th century, specifically in 1848. The story immerses readers in the struggles of working-class life in Manchester, focusing on themes of love, poverty, and class conflict. The narrative centers on Mary Barton, the daughter of a factory worker, as she navigates the challenges of her environment and the relationships that define her life. At the start of the novel, readers are introduced to the setting of Manchester and its surrounding fields, where various characters engage in their daily lives. The opening chapters establish a sense of community among the workers but also hint at underlying tensions and troubles, particularly regarding the mysterious disappearance of Esther, Mary’s aunt. John Barton, Mary's father, and his friend Jem Wilson express concern for Esther, revealing the strain that the struggles of factory workers place on families. The narrative sets the stage for Mary's personal growth, family dynamics, and the social issues of the time, promising an exploration of both individual experiences and broader societal themes as the story unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Love stories
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| Subject |
Domestic fiction
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| Subject |
Fathers and daughters -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Poor families -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Political fiction
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| Subject |
Triangles (Interpersonal relations) -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Trials (Murder) -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Working class women -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Textile industry -- Fiction
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Labor unions -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Manchester (England) -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
2153 |
| Release Date |
Apr 1, 2000 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Apr 3, 2015 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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