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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Արդյունքներ 68–ի 1-ից 5-ը:
... minute, he crossed the street, and picked up the slice of bread. Now, in those days bread was precious, exceedingly. The poor folk rarely got it; they lived on rye or meal.John Halifax had probably not tasted wheaten bread like this for ...
... minute, and then said, in a low tone, “I can't write, and I don't know when I shall be able to learn; I wish you would put down something in a book for me.” “That I will.” He took out of his pocket a 40 DINAH MULOCK CRAIK.
... 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 of the precious book. “Write—(Muriel Halifax, died January Ist, 1791.” “Nothing more ...
... minute Abel Fletcher appeared, John seemed to lose all his boyish fun, and go back to that prema— ture gravity and hardness of demeanor which I supposed his harsh experience of the world of men had necessarily taught him, but which was ...
... minute or so; making circles in the gravel walk with the end ofhis stick. People said—nay,Jael herself, once, in a passion, had thrown the fact at me—that the wealthy Friend himself had come to Norton Bury without a shilling in his ...
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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 |