Sylvia's Lovers — Volume 1 by Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell

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Author Gaskell, Elizabeth Cleghorn, 1810-1865
Title Sylvia's Lovers — Volume 1
Note Reading ease score: 71.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Produced by Charles Aldarondo. HTML version by Al Haines.
Summary "Sylvia's Lovers — Volume 1" by Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell is a historical novel written in the mid-19th century. Set in the fictional town of Monkshaven on England's northeastern coast, the story introduces us to a community largely dependent on whaling and shipbuilding, entwined with themes of social class conflict and the impact of war. The narrative focuses on several central characters, notably Sylvia Robson, a spirited young woman who desires independence and a new cloak, and Philip Hepburn, her serious cousin who embodies the tensions between duty and personal desires. At the start of the novel, Monkshaven is vividly described, highlighting its geographical features, the local economy, and the history that shapes its inhabitants. The opening chapter sets the stage for the lives of the townsfolk, particularly showcasing the societal issues stemming from the press-gang—a force that forcibly conscripts men into naval service during turbulent times. We meet Sylvia and her friend Molly Corney as they venture into town to sell goods and purchase a new cloak. Their discussion reveals their differing circumstances and aspirations, while the backdrop of the press-gang's influence looms large, hinting at the struggles ahead for the community. The atmosphere becomes charged when sailors return from sea, illustrating the emotional intensity tied to the whalers' dangerous lives and the connections between love and loss in a time of conflict. This beginning establishes a rich and complex setting that draws readers into the unfolding drama. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Historical fiction
Subject Yorkshire (England) -- Fiction
Subject Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
Subject Women -- England -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 4534
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 28, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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