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Knutsford Meeting – The Mill on the Floss & Wives and Daughters

Brook Street Chapel Adam's Hill,, Knutsford, United Kingdom

In Session 3, Dr Diane Duffy takes a look at the  portrayal of sisters in these well-loved works by George Eliot and Elizabeth Gaskell. Our monthly Knutsford meetings are held on the last Tuesday of each month, between October and April (except December). They take the form of an informal and friendly open discussion / […]

£5 – £6

Knutsford Meeting – Middlemarch & Wives and Daughters

Brook Street Chapel Adam's Hill,, Knutsford, United Kingdom

Many critics have considered the similarities between the works of Elizabeth Gaskell and George Eliot, thus suggesting one having influenced the other. Eliot’s reputation has been such that there is often an assumption that Gaskell would be influenced by her. The question we should be asking is: Did Gaskell in any way influence Eliot? In […]

£5 – £6

Knutsford Meeting – Adam Bede and Mary Barton

Brook Street Chapel Adam's Hill,, Knutsford, United Kingdom

In this session, Dr Diane Duffy will be looking at  Fallenness in  Adam Bede and Mary Barton, with a focus on the characters of  Hetty Sorrel and Aunt Esther. Our monthly Knutsford meetings are held on the last Tuesday of each month, between October and April (except December). Bring your own packed lunch from 1pm […]

£5 – £6

Knutsford Meeting – Eliot & Gaskell, Critical Responses

Brook Street Chapel Adam's Hill,, Knutsford, United Kingdom

To round off her season of discussions comparing the works of Elizabeth Gaskell and George Eliot, Dr Diane Duffy takes a look at some critical reponses. Our monthly Knutsford meetings are held on the last Tuesday of each month, between October and April (except December). Bring your own packed lunch from 1pm and then enjoy […]

£5 – £6