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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... quiet tenacity, alto— gether declined being visited as anything but Mrs. Halifax, wife of John Halifax, tanner, or mill—owner, or whatever he might be. All honors and all civilities that did not come through him, and with him, were ...
... quiet drollery and healthy humor, which was to me an inexpressible relief. It gave me something I did not possess—something entirely new. I could not look at the dancing brown eyes, at the quaint dimples of lurking fun that. JOHN HALIFAX ...
... quiet, intense satisfaction grew and diffused itself over his whole countenance. “It's a very nice place.” Certainly ... quietly enough, contenting itself 44. DINAH MULOCK CRAIK.
... content. Between that time and dinner,I sat quiet enough even to please Jael. I was thinking over the beautiful old Bible story, which latterly had so vividly impressed itself on my mind—thinking of Jonathan, 54. DINAH MULOCK CRAIK.
... quiet home, a good father, and now I think and believe I have found the one thing I wanted—a good friend.” He smiled, but only because I did. I saw he did not understand me. In him, as in most strong and self—contained temperaments, was ...
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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 |