Ruth is a novel by Elizabeth Gaskell, first published in three volumes in 1853.
Theme
The book is a social novel, dealing with Victorian views about sin and illegitimacy. It is a surprisingly compassionate portrayal of a ‘fallen woman’, a type of person normally outcast from respectable society. It examines the social stigma of illegitimacy. Ruth goes on to gain a respectable position in society as a governess, and the novel looks at whether the sinful can be reintegrated into society.
Theme
The book is a social novel, dealing with Victorian views about sin and illegitimacy. It is a surprisingly compassionate portrayal of a ‘fallen woman’, a type of person normally outcast from respectable society. It examines the social stigma of illegitimacy. Ruth goes on to gain a respectable position in society as a governess, and the novel looks at whether the sinful can be reintegrated into society.
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Langue Anglais ● Format EPUB ● ISBN 9782714905574 ● Taille du fichier 0.5 MB ● Maison d’édition Raanan Editeur ● Publié 2020 ● Téléchargeable 24 mois ● Devise EUR ● ID 7475106 ● Protection contre la copie DRM sociale
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