elizabeth gaskell
Definition
- Proper noun:
- Elizabeth Gaskell: An English writer of the Victorian era, primarily remembered for her novels that offer detailed social portraits and for her biography of fellow novelist Charlotte Brontë. Her full name was Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell (née Stevenson).
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- Elizabeth Gaskell is often studied alongside Charles Dickens for her depictions of industrial society.
- The biography of Charlotte Brontë by Elizabeth Gaskell remains a crucial primary source for literary scholars.
- Many readers first encounter Elizabeth Gaskell through her novel North and South.
Advanced Usage
- "Gaskellian" (adj): Pertaining to or characteristic of the works or style of Elizabeth Gaskell.
- The novel's compassionate look at class conflict has a distinctly Gaskellian quality.
Variants and Related Words
- Mrs. Gaskell: A common contemporary and historical reference to the author.
- Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell: The author's full name.
Synonyms
- Author: A writer of a book, article, or report.
- Novelist: A writer of novels.
- Biographer: A person who writes an account of someone's life.
Related Phrases
- Gaskell's social novels: A phrase used to categorize her works like and which examine industrial conditions.
- Gaskell's biography of Brontë: A standard reference to her work .
Noun
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English writer who is remembered for her biography of Charlotte Bronte (1810-1865)
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