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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... never wearisome. He is never mean or little in his disputes. He is patient, forbearing, and resigned, He respects piety and devotion; he even supports institutions as venerable, beautiful, or useful, to which he does not assent; He is a ...
... 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 was very hard for Abel Fletcher to have for his only ...
... never cared where he galloped or whom he hurt—“So, tall and so strong.” “Am I? Well,I shall want my strength.” “How?” “To earn my living.” He drew up his broad shoulders, and planted on the pavement a firmer foot, as if he knew he had ...
... never were, never could be mine. To let it go from me was like going back into the dark. “Not goodbye just yet!” said I, trying painfully to disengage myself from my little carriage, and mount the steps.John Halifax came to my aid ...
... never speaking, about the lad. Never once asking for him to come to me. Not though it would have been life to me to see his merry face—I longed after him so. At last I broke the bonds of sickness—which Jael always riveted as long and as ...
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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 |