Lizzie Leigh

Lizzie Leigh is a novella written by Elizabeth Gaskell, a prominent Victorian-era English author. The story is set in the early 19th century in the fictional town of Milhampton, which is based on Gaskell's hometown of Knutsford. The plot revolves around the Leigh family, who are struggling to make ends meet. Lizzie Leigh, the titular character, is the eldest daughter and main breadwinner of the family. She works as a seamstress and is engaged to a young man named Richard, who is studying to become a doctor. However, tragedy strikes when Lizzie's younger brother, Tom, gets into trouble with the law and is sent to prison. The family is shunned by their neighbors and Lizzie's engagement is broken off. Desperate to clear her brother's name and regain her reputation, Lizzie sets out to uncover the truth behind his crime. Throughout the novella, Gaskell explores themes of social class, gender roles, and the power of community. Lizzie's struggle to maintain her dignity and provide for her family in the face of adversity is a poignant portrayal of the hardships faced by working-class women in Victorian England. Overall, Lizzie Leigh is a powerful and thought-provoking work of fiction that offers a glimpse into the social and economic realities of the time.He thought about her a great deal for the next day or two; he scolded himself for being so foolish as to think of her, and then fell to with fresh vigour, and thought of her more than ever. He tried to depreciate her: he told himself she was not pretty, and then made indignant answer that he liked her looks much better than any beauty of them all.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.