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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... door, “Wouldn't Master Phineas come in and sit by the fire a bit?”—But it was always a trouble to me to move, or walk; and I liked staying at the mouth of the alley, watch— ing the autumnal shower come sweeping down the street; besides ...
... some— what older child;I had met her with the rest; she was only a visitor. She looked at us, then disappeared. Soon after, we saw the front door half opened, and an evident struggle taking place behind it; 34. DINAH MULOCK CRAIK.
... door was shut upon a sharp cry. It made John Halifax start, and look up at the nursery window, which was likewise closed. We heard nothing more. After a minute, he crossed the street, and picked up the slice of bread. Now, in those days ...
... door work to be had?” “I don't know.” The lad's countenance fell, and that hungry, weary look, which had vanished while we talked, returned more painfully than over. I reproached myself for having, under the influence of his merry talk ...
... door. Then, with another goodbye he again turned to go. My heart cried after him with an irrepressible cry. What I said I do not remember, but it caused him to return. “Is there anything more I can do for you, sir?” “Don't call me 'sir ...
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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 |