How am I to dress up in my finery, and go off and away to smart parties, after the sorrow I have seen today? Elizabeth Gaskell’s compassionate, richly dramatic novel features one of the most original and fully-rounded female characters in Victorian fiction, Margaret Hale. It shows how, forced to move from the country to an industrial northern town, she develops a passionate sense of social justice, and a turbulent relationship with mill-owner John Thornton. North and South depicts a young woman discovering herself, in a nuanced portrayal of what divides people, and what brings them together.
Format: 560 pages, Paperback
Published: April 26, 2012 by Penguin Books
ISBN: 9780141198927 (ISBN10: 0141198923)
Language: English
Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell, née Stevenson (29 September 1810 – 12 November 1865), often referred to simply as Mrs. Gaskell, was an English novelist and short story writer during the Victorian era. Her novels offer a detailed portrait of the lives of many strata of society, including the very poor, and as such are of interest to social historians as well as lovers of literature.
In conclusion, the North-South divide is a complex issue with no easy solutions. There are many factors that contribute to the gap between rich and poor countries, including historical legacies, economic policies, and political instability. However, there are also many things that can be done to bridge the gap, such as increasing trade and investment, providing foreign aid, and promoting education and development.
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