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The Poor Clare (The Art of the Novella)

The Poor Clare (The Art of the Novella)
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A departure from the stories Elizabeth Gaskell wrote for Charles Dickensâ€™s Household Words magazine, The Poor Clare is a dark, gothic novella of thwarted love and a family curse that vividly illustrates the social tensions of Victorian England.

The purposeful slaying of lonely Bridgetâ€™s beloved dog unleashes a torrent of rage that surges down through the generations. In her desire for revenge, Bridget utters a fearsome curse upon the dogâ€™s killer: All that the murderer loves most, he will lose.

This haunting story of â€œthe sins of the father being visited upon the childrenâ€ brilliantly shows off Gaskellâ€™s pioneering understanding of the tensions between Catholics and Protestants, and the harsh realities of class society. The Poor Clare stands as an innovative and exciting gem in Elizabeth Gaskellâ€™s oeuvre.
Country USA
Brand Melville House
Manufacturer Melville House
Binding Paperback
Color Black
ReleaseDate 2013-08-13
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781612192185

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