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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... sure. But it doesn't matter much; most likely I shan't live long.” For this was, God forgive me, always the last and greatest comfort I had. John looked at me—surprised, troubled, compassionate—but he did not say a word. I hobbled past ...
... sure—or you would not see the sails. It is the Severn— though at this distance you can't perceive it; yet it is deep enough too, as you may see by the boats it carries.You would hardly believe so, to look at it here—but I believe it ...
... the right sum. I forget how much—be sure it was not over much; for money was scarce enough in this wartime; and, besides, there was a belief afloat, so widely that it tainted even my worthy father,. JOHN HALIFAX, GENTLEMAN.
... sure. Didn't bother her head about such folk.” “If he asked again, might he come upstairs?” “No.” I was too weak to combat, and Jael was too strong an adversary; so I lay for days and days in my sick—room, often thinking, but never ...
... sure to rain at nightfall.I shall not get my nice little bit of October evening.” “You must spend it within doors then.”John shook his head. “You ought; it must be dreadfully cold on this barkheap after sunset.” “Rather, sometimes. Are ...
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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 |