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Cranford
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"the humor is so sly. at times it's difficult to believe that this was written over 150 years ago. I guess that gentle social humor has always been with us." --- this was one of my status updates while reading Cranford, my first experience reading Elizabeth Gaskell.
As I finished reading, I felt the same way: pleased with the experience, surprised at the wit and wisdom written so well so many years ago. But then I ask myself...Why am I surprised? There are always intelligent women and always intelligent women who find ways to make themselves heard even in less than enthusiastic societies. I need to keep looking for them!
I had planned to include some of the truly wonderful quotes from various characters but instead I challenge you to read this book and discover them for yourself. I venture to say you will be glad you did.
As I finished reading, I felt the same way: pleased with the experience, surprised at the wit and wisdom written so well so many years ago. But then I ask myself...Why am I surprised? There are always intelligent women and always intelligent women who find ways to make themselves heard even in less than enthusiastic societies. I need to keep looking for them!
I had planned to include some of the truly wonderful quotes from various characters but instead I challenge you to read this book and discover them for yourself. I venture to say you will be glad you did.
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Reading Progress
December 21, 2014
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Started Reading
December 22, 2014
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December 22, 2014
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13.0%
December 22, 2014
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classics
December 22, 2014
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britain
December 27, 2014
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63.0%
"the humor is so sly. at times it's difficult to believe that this was written over 150 years ago. I guess that gentle social humor has always been with us."
December 31, 2014
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100.0%
"my last completed book of the year! a nice way to end a year of excellent reading."
December 31, 2014
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read-2014
December 31, 2014
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19th-century
December 31, 2014
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Finished Reading
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Jan 03, 2015 07:23PM
I'm so glad you liked this, Sue. I love Gaskell and I love this work. It made me laugh out loud and brought tears to my eyes before I'd finished the first chapter!
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Kim wrote: "I'm so glad you liked this, Sue. I love Gaskell and I love this work. It made me laugh out loud and brought tears to my eyes before I'd finished the first chapter!"Yes--I laughed frequently and also felt for these women who were on the edge of insolvency and failure often but struggled mightily and "correctly" to survive. I've now picked up the 2 other Cranford stories to read.
This sounds promising, Sue! I plan to read North and South very soon. Cranford will be added to my TR-list thanks to your review.
This sounds promising, Sue! I plan to read North and South very soon. Cranford will be added to my TR-list thanks to your review.
Jasmine, thanks for your note. So sorry I didn't see it until now! Better late than never, as they say.
