Cousin Phillis

Cousin Phillis is a novella written by Elizabeth Gaskell, first published in 1864. The story is set in rural England during the mid-19th century and follows the life of Paul Manning, a young man who moves from London to the countryside to work with his father on a railway project. While living with his family in a small village, Paul becomes acquainted with his cousin Phillis, a sweet and innocent young woman who captures his heart.As Paul spends more time with Phillis, he begins to realize that she is not only beautiful but also intelligent and kind-hearted. However, their budding romance is threatened by the arrival of Mr. Holdsworth, a wealthy and charming gentleman who also takes an interest in Phillis. Paul must navigate his feelings for Phillis while also dealing with the jealousy and insecurity that arise from Mr. Holdsworth's presence.Throughout the novella, Gaskell explores themes of love, class, and the changing landscape of rural England during the Industrial Revolution. The story is told through Paul's perspective and is filled with vivid descriptions of the countryside and the people who inhabit it. Cousin Phillis is a touching and poignant tale of love and loss, and a testament to Gaskell's skill as a writer.I wish the minister had been within, ' said his wife, rising too. Secretly I was very glad he was not. I did not take kindly to ministers in those days, and I thought he must be a particular kind of man, by his objecting to the term May-day. But before I went, cousin Holman made me promise that I would come back on the Saturday following and spend Sunday with them; when I should see something of 'the minister'.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work