If I had to pick a Jane Austen story to match with Wives and Daughters it would probably be Mansfield Park. Much has been made of North and South being a reprise of Pride and Prejudice. For me, though these all enhance the pleasure of the story and solidify its atmosphere. It has all the “flaws” that some of the previous reviewers have pointed out: dense language, an un-modern languid sense of drama, and many diversions from the main love story. I’ll admit that before I read the book I had seen the excellent BBC mini series (1999) but reading it only enhanced my love for the plot. I welcome comments and would love to hear what you thought of Wives and Daughters if you’ve read it … or if you’re planning to.Įlizabeth Gaskell’s Wives and Daughters has long been a favorite story of mine. The next post (due tomorrow) will be at things mean a lot. For more about the tour go to its website here.
I knew the moment I heard about it that I wanted to be a part of the project. I’m honored to be a part of the Classics Circuit Elizabeth Gaskell Tour.
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