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Celebrating the life and work of Elizabeth Gaskell

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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, Ruth 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, Ruth and Mary Barton with a focus on the characters of  Hetty Sorrel, Ruth 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 […]

£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