Mary Barton, And Other Tales (1890)

Mary Barton, And Other Tales is a collection of short stories written by Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell and first published in 1890. The book includes the title story, Mary Barton, as well as nine other tales that explore various themes such as social class, love, and loss.The title story, Mary Barton, is a novel set in Manchester during the 1840s and follows the life of Mary Barton, a young woman who is caught between her love for a working-class man and her loyalty to her middle-class family. The story deals with issues of poverty, inequality, and social justice, and is considered one of Gaskell's most important works.The other stories in the collection include Lizzie Leigh, The Moorland Cottage, The Old Nurse's Story, The Squire's Story, The Poor Clare, Lois the Witch, The Grey Woman, Curious, If True, and The Half-Brothers. Each story is unique and explores different aspects of life in Victorian England, from the struggles of working-class families to the supernatural.Overall, Mary Barton, And Other Tales is a thought-provoking collection of stories that offers a glimpse into the social and cultural issues of Victorian England. Gaskell's vivid descriptions and engaging characters make this book a must-read for fans of classic literature.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.