Cranford Criticism

Cranford (1853) by Elizabeth Gaskell is a novel that explores themes of femininity, societal norms, and the quiet life of an English village. Known for her keen observational skills and gentle humor, Gaskell paints a meticulous picture of early nineteenth-century life. Set in the fictional village of Cranford, the novel was serialized in Charles Dickens's Household Words, growing from a single piece into a full narrative.

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