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Gaskell's depiction of a fallen woman as her heroine shocked contemporary readers. Ruth is seduced and heartlessly abandoned but finds shelter and love with her illegitimate child until a twist of fate brings her past back to haunt her. This new edition explores the novel's radicalism and cultural influence.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780199581955
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 432
  • Published:
  • May 11, 2011
  • Dimensions:
  • 139x197x20 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 302 g.
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Gaskell's depiction of a fallen woman as her heroine shocked contemporary readers. Ruth is seduced and heartlessly abandoned but finds shelter and love with her illegitimate child until a twist of fate brings her past back to haunt her. This new edition explores the novel's radicalism and cultural influence.

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