Cranford by Elizabeth Gaskell
"Cranford" is a novel that explores the lives and social dynamics of a group of women in a small, fictional English town. The narrative is episodic, focusing on the women's everyday experiences, their relationships, and the societal changes they face. The story is characterized by its humor, warmth, and keen observations of human nature, offering a compassionate and insightful portrayal of life in a small community during the Victorian era.
The 659th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1851
- Nationality
- British
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 200-300
- Words
- 70,000
- Original Language
- English
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- 26th on The Telegraph’s 100 Novels Everyone Should Read (Telegraph)
- 315th on The Complete 500: OCLC (OCLC)
- 1004th on Our Users' Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die (The Book)
- Harold Bloom's The Western Canon (The Western Canon (Book) by Harold Bloom)
- 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read (The Guardian)