Cousin Phillis
Cousin Phillis by Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell, published by Bibliotech Press in June 1864, is a novel that explores the life of 19-year-old Paul Manning as he moves to the countryside and forms a bond with his second cousin, Phillis Holman. This edition spans 130 pages and is presented in English, offering readers an insight into the complexities of adolescence and family dynamics.
In this narrative, Gaskell delves into themes of coming of age and family life, capturing the nuances of Phillis’s confusion as she navigates her transition from childhood to adulthood. The story unfolds in a straightforward manner, emphasizing the development of its characters and their relationships. Readers will find a blend of literary and gothic elements, making it a notable work within the realms of fiction and classic literature.
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Cousin Phillis (1864) is a novel by Elizabeth Gaskell. It was published in four parts, though a fifth and sixth part were planned. The story is about 19-year-old Paul Manning, who moves to the country and befriends his mother’s family and his (second) cousin Phillis Holman, who is confused by her own placement at the edge of adolescence.
Most critics agree that Cousin Phillis is Gaskell’s crowning achievement in the short novel. The story is uncomplicated; its virtues are in the manner of its development and telling. Cousin Phillis is also recognized as a fitting prelude for Gaskell’s final and most widely acclaimed novel, Wives and Daughters, which ran in Cornhill Magazine from August 1864 to January 1866. (wikipedia.org)
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