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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... turned up; his lineage remained uninves— tigated, and his pedigree began and ended with his own honest name—John Halifax” 41). The pattern continues throughout the novel: when there is a reference to Halifax's father having been a ...
... turned to writing, first children's books, then, after she had saved some money and begun building a reputation, novels. When Ben turned twenty, in 1850, and came into his inheritance, he moved to Australia. At this point Craik decided ...
... turned, fixed his eyes on each of us for a moment, and made way for us, we ceased to wonder. Ragged, muddy, and miserable as he was, the poor boy looked anything but a “vagabond.” “Thee need not go into the wet, my lad. Keep close to ...
... turned suddenly round; his cheeks hot, his lips quivering. “She is dead.I do not like to hear strangers speak about my mother.” I asked his pardon. It was plain he had loved and mourned her; and that circumstances had smothered down his ...
... turned to go. My heart cried after him with an irrepressible cry. What I said I do not remember, but it caused him to return. “Is there anything more I can do for you, sir?” “Don't call me 'sir'; I am only a boy like yourself. I want ...
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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 |