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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... master” (p. 307). Within the context ofVictorian culture, Ursula's success as a mother and as a benefactor within the community would be a reflection on Halifax as well as herself; thus, it is important that she continue to actively ...
... 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, I wanted to ...
... master's character: remorseless as justice or fate, it never erred a moment. “Twenty—three minutes lost by this shower. Phineas, my son, how am I to get thee safe home; unless thee wilt go with me to the tanyard—” I shook my head. It ...
... all at once his manner changed; he took off his cap, and bowed cere— moniously to his master's son. For the moment, I was hurt; then I could not but respect the honest pride which thus intimated that he knew his own 52 DINAH MULOCK CRAIK.
... master”—what would Jael say if she found me, Phineas Fletcher, talking in front of my father's respectable mansion with the vagabond lad who drove my father's cart of skins? But I braved her, and opened the door. “John, where are you ...
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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 |