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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... silence. “Lad, shall I give thee the groat now?” “Not till I've earned it, sir.” So, drawing his hand back, my father slipped the money into mine, and left us. I followed him with my eyes, as he went sturdily plashing down the street ...
... silence. I wished he would talk, and let me hear again his pleasant Cornish accent. “How strong you are!” said I sighing, when, with a sudden pull, he had saved me from being overturned by a horseman riding past young Mr. Brithwood ...
... 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?” , “Nothing more ...
... silent a good while. At last I said—“John, do you remember the woman who spoke so sharply to you in the alley that day?” “Yes. I shall never forget anything which happened that day,” he answered softly. “She was my nurse once. She is ...
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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 |