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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... talked, returned more painfully than over. I reproached myself for having, under the influence of his merry talk, temporarily forgotten it. “Ah!” I cried eagerly, when we left the shade ofthe Abbey trees, and crossed the street; “here ...
... talking with thee. Come in to dinner,Phineas—I say,” turn— ing back to John Halifax with a sudden thought, “art thee hungry?” “Very hungry.” Nature gave way at last, and great tears came into the poor lad's eyes. “Nearly starving ...
... talking. “Phineas!” a second and more determined attack—“too much laughing bean't good for thee; and it's time this lad were going about his own business.” “Hush! nonsense,Jael.” “No—she's right,” said John Halifax, rising, while that ...
... talking in front of my father's respectable mansion with the vagabond lad who drove my father's cart of skins? But I braved her, and opened the door. “John, where are you?” “Here” (he stood at the foot of the steps, with the reins on ...
... talking—andJael, who always ate her dinner at the same time and table as ourselves, but “below the salt,” had ceased nodding a respectful running comment on all he said “Father?” I 1 Samuel 20:19; David and Jonathan are fleeing from ...
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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 |