My Lady Ludlow And Cousin Phillis (1858)

My Lady Ludlow and Cousin Phillis is a novel by Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell, first published in 1858. The book is divided into two parts, each telling a separate story.The first part, My Lady Ludlow, is a social satire set in the fictional town of Hanbury. The story follows the life of Lady Ludlow, a wealthy and influential aristocrat who is deeply committed to the traditional ways of the English countryside. Lady Ludlow is initially resistant to change, but gradually learns to adapt to the changing times and to embrace new ideas.The second part, Cousin Phillis, is a coming-of-age story set in rural England. The protagonist is Paul Manning, a young man who comes to live with his aunt and uncle in the countryside. There, he meets Phillis Holman, a beautiful and intelligent young woman who captures his heart. However, their relationship is complicated by the fact that Phillis is engaged to another man.Throughout the book, Gaskell explores themes of love, duty, tradition, and change. She also provides a vivid portrait of rural England in the mid-19th century, with its customs, traditions, and social hierarchies. My Lady Ludlow and Cousin Phillis is a classic of English literature and a must-read for anyone interested in the Victorian era.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.