Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell

North and South by Elizabeth Gaskell Annotated and Illustrated Edition Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell

Elizabeth Gaskell's North and South is often considered one of, if not the best, of her works, as well as a significant piece of Victorian literature. It features a strong female protagonist, a mature love story, and relevant social and political commentary regarding industrialization and class antagonisms present in mid-19th century England. The fictional industrial town of Milton was based on Manchester, where Gaskell lived with her family.