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This month in writing

Six Weeks at Heppenheim (1862)
11 May 2020

Six Weeks at Heppenheim (1862)

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Only four pieces of Gaskell’s writing were published in May: the last two episodes of Cranford, an obscure piece entitled ‘Company Manners’ (1854) and the short story, “Six Weeks at Heppenheim”. “Six Weeks at Heppenheim” was published in volume five of … Continued

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A Dark Night’s Work
18 Mar 2020

A Dark Night’s Work

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Published in 1863, ‘A Dark Night’s Work’ was first serialised in Dickens’ periodical All The Year Round between January and March 1862. Despite its title, it is predominantly a psychological exploration of class, parental expectations, love and duty, a domestic tale! … Continued

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What is There to Tell?
10 Feb 2020

What is There to Tell?

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‘Mr. Harrison’s Confession’ was serialised in the Ladies Companion and Monthly Magazine between February and April 1851. The title is intriguing because it suggests any number of possible misdemeanours that this gentleman may have committed, our imagination is allowed to … Continued

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This Month in Writing – December
3 Dec 2019

This Month in Writing – December

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‘The Secret Life of Edward Higgins: The Squire’s Story Published in the Extra Christmas Number of Dickens’ Household Words, December 1853 After looking at some interesting Welsh locations in ‘The Well of Pen Morfa’, I am returning to England for … Continued

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This Month in Writing – October
4 Oct 2019

This Month in Writing – October

by linsey | posted in: Literature | 0

Mary Barton – the book that divided a nation 1848 was the year of revolution. A series of political upheavals took place across Europe.  Their aim was ostensibly to remove the old monarchical structures and create independent nation-states. In February, Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels … Continued

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This Month in Writing – September
4 Sep 2019

This Month in Writing – September

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How would you then define a hero? ‘The Sexton’s Hero’, was published in William and Mary Howitt’s Journal during September 1847, the year before Gaskell ‘s first, and much-loved, novel Mary Barton appeared in print.  Suzanne Lewis in her introduction … Continued

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