Evil and its Variations in the Works of Elizabeth Gaskell has been published in 2015 to mark the sesquicentennial of Gaskell's death. This book is a critical anthology of contributions by 32 leading scholars from 16 countries. The authors re-evaluate her works as an integral part of the Victorian literary canon, and address the theme of evil through a multitude of international perspectives. The essays include commentary on all the major novels of Gaskell as well as the short stories, letters and her biography of Charlotte Bronte. This attractively produced hardback volume is illustrated with numerous historical paintings and sketches by artists such as George du Maurier , Vincent van Gogh, George Frederic Watts and Daniel Maclise. Among the 32 chapters are "Cranford's 'Organic Community' and the Dark Spectre of Time" by Mark Weeks; "Ruth and the Fallen Woman Question in Victorian England" by Andrzej Diniejko; "Deception and Discord in North and South" by Mary Haynes Kuhlman and "The Evils of Drink in Sylvia's Lovers" by Pirjo Koivuvaara.
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Condition: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. Dust jacket in good condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,900grams, ISBN:9784271210399. Seller Inventory # 2390326
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Hardcover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: New. 1st Edition. This copy is in new, unmarked condition bound in black cloth covered boards with bright gilt titling to the spine and blind titling to the upper board. This copy is bright, tight, white and square and appears unread. The unclipped dust wrapper is in new condition. International postal rates are calculated on a book weighing 1 Kilo, in cases where the book weighs more than 1 Kilo increased postal rates will be quoted, where the book weighs less then postage will be reduced accordingly. Evil and its Variations in the Works of Elizabeth Gaskell was published in 2015 to mark the sesquicentennial of Gaskell's death. This book is a critical anthology of contributions by 32 leading scholars from 16 countries. The authors re-evaluate her works as an integral part of the Victorian literary canon, and address the theme of evil through a multitude of international perspectives. The essays include commentary on all the major novels of Gaskell as well as the short stories, letters and her biography of Charlotte Bronte. This attractively produced hardback volume is illustrated with numerous historical paintings and sketches by artists such as George du Maurier , Vincent van Gogh, George Frederic Watts and Daniel Maclise. Among the 32 chapters are "Cranford's 'Organic Community' and the Dark Spectre of Time" by Mark Weeks; "Ruth and the Fallen Woman Question in Victorian England" by Andrzej Diniejko; "Deception and Discord in North and South" by Mary Haynes Kuhlman and "The Evils of Drink in Sylvia's Lovers" by Pirjo Ref Koivuvaara. Ref II 3. Seller Inventory # 029523
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