John Halifax, GentlemanBroadview Press, 26 հոկ, 2005 թ. - 585 էջ This 1856 novel, one of the most beloved of the Victorian period, follows the life, from childhood to death, of an orphaned boy who grows to become a wealthy and powerful leader in his community. The young John Halifax is taken in by Abel Fletcher, a Quaker tanner, and forms a close friendship with Fletcher’s son, Phineas. Through hard work and integrity, John overcomes obstacles to find domestic happiness and material success. His achievements symbolize those of England in the early nineteenth century, and this novel captures the ambition and ebullient optimism of the growing Victorian middle class. This Broadview edition includes a critical introduction and full annotation; the idea of the “gentleman” in Victorian culture, labour unrest in the early nineteenth century, and women’s roles in Victorian England are explored in the broad selection of contextual documents. |
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... Norton Bury community are mentioned only to be followed by references to her determina— tion to focus on her husband and children rather than on society: Some of them, too, were clever enough to discover, what a pleasant and altogether ...
... Norton Bury—watching the eddying rain—drops, which, each as it fell, threw up a little mist of spray. It was a serious, haggard face for a boy of only fourteen or so. Let me call it up before me—I can easily, even after more than fifty ...
... Norton Bury's boast and pride. On it, from a break in the clouds, came a sudden stream of light. The stranger lad lifted up his head to look at it. “The rain will be over soon,”I said, but doubted if he heard me. What could he be ...
... Norton Bury, Abel Fletcher jingled temptingly the silver money in the pockets of his long—flapped brown waistcoat. “I say, art thee a lad to. Place ofworship for members of the Society of Friends, also known as Quakers. 2 A coin worth ...
... Norton Bury sometimes knew to our cost, of being roused into fierceness and foam. Now it slipped on, quietly enough, contenting itself 44. DINAH MULOCK CRAIK.
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The Idea of the Gentleman in Victorian Culture | 499 |
Working Conditions and Labor Unrest in the Early Nineteenth Century | 509 |
Womens Roles in Victorian England | 525 |
Reviews | 537 |
Religious Issues | 553 |
Fictional Conterpoints | 566 |
Table of Dates of Relevant Events and Legislation | 579 |
Select Bibliography | 580 |