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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... hand.'”2Yet Halifax's participation in historical events, and Craik's careful dating of the story, exceeds Ursula's list of political events. Born in 1780, when enclosure was marking the end of agrarian society and Boulton and Watt were ...
... hand—carriage into the alley, under cover, from the pelting rain. The lad, with a grateful look, put out a hand likewise, and pushed me further in. A strong hand it was—rough— ened and browned with labor—though he was scarcely as old as ...
... hand, and would not let him go. “There, get in, lads—make no more ado,” said Abel Fletcher, sharply, as he disappeared. So, still holding my David fast, I brought him into my father's house. CHAPTER II. Dinner was over; my father and I ...
... hands, out of which I hope to realize a large capital some day.” I laughed;Jael retired, abundantly mystified, and ... hand backwards and forwards across his face; “you are very kind; I'll stay an hour or so, ifyou wish it.” “Then come ...
... hand: “Guy Halifax, died January 4, 1781.” “What shall I write,John?” said I, after a minute or so of silence. “I'll tell you presently. Can I get you a pen?” He leaned on my shoulder with his left hand, but his right never once let go ...
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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 |