Cranford - Softcover

Gaskell, Elizabeth

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1541018451 ISBN 13: 9781541018457

Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2016

Synopsis

Elizabeth Gaskell was one of the greatest writers of the Victorian era. Gaskell's novels were known for their vivid depiction of Victorian society and many of them have been adapted into critically acclaimed films and television series. Cranford is one of Gaskell's greatest novels. The book has no discernible plot, instead it is a sharp collection of satirical sketches which portrayed some of the changing customs in Victorian England.

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Review

Campbell Kay's adaptation of Cranford is extremely entertaining and, on
occasion, very funny. However, underscoring the comedy is the reality of life
in a small rural town as it undergoes social and industrial change. The play
skilfully and subtly conveys the conflicts, struggles and triumphs of the ladies
of Cranford as they come to terms with their changing circumstances. --Richard Spurr - BBC Radio

[An] evening of gentle humour and humanity. But besides being a faithful
rendition of Cranford in terms of narrative, Campbell Kay's adaptation
captures the underlying themes of the original novel. It is clear that an old
order is giving way to a new - the railway has arrived. The old Tory values of a
small country town are about to be swept aside by industrial capitalism. -- Nottingham Evening Post

From the Publisher

This publication is a play adaptation of Elizabeth Gaskell's book, Cranford.

About this edition

• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 1541018451
• ISBN 13: 9781541018457
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 120