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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... gone from his face, the lad, if not actually what our scriptural Saxon terms “well—favored,” was certainly “well—liking.” A beggar boy, indeed! I hope he had not heard Jael's remark. But he had. I I Samuel 18:1. “Madam,” said he, with a ...
... gone.” Gone! It was not to be thought of—at least, not till my father came home. For now, more determinedly than ever, the plan which I had just ventured to hint at to my father, fixed itself on my mind. Surely, he would not refuse me ...
... gone and 'listed this day—left an honest livelihood to be a paid cut—throat. Now if I could get a lad—one too young to be caught hold of at every pothouse by that man of blood, the recruiting sergeant—Dost thee think this lad is fit to ...
... gone off for a soldier, used to drive your cart, you know” “Yes?” said John, interrogatively; for I was slow in the putting forth my plans—that is, as much of them as it was needful he should know. “Sally is poor—not so very poor ...
Dinah Mulock Craik Lynn M. Alexander. word for him that I was gone home, and had taken John Halifax with me; it was astonishing how bold I felt myself growing, now that there was another beside myself to think and act for. We reached ...
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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 |