Ruth by Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell (English) Paperback Book

Description: Ruth by Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell, Mint Editions Ruth is a young orphaned girl who works in a sweatshop. Mrs. Mason, Ruths boss, runs the sweatshop in a respectable manner, earning a sterling reputation among her employees and society. However, the comfort and acclaim of Ruths job is threatened when she attends a ball to repair any dresses that get torn during dancing. There, she meets an aristocratic man named Henry Bellingham, who is infamous for his immoral treatment of women and frivolous spending. Ruth, however, is blinded by his charm, and after they have another chance encounter, befriends the man. When they are spotted together, Ruths reputation is at stake as rumors start to fly. Worried about the gossip harming her sweatshop Mrs. Mason fires Ruth, leaving her with nowhere to go. With no other viable options, Ruth accepts Henrys invitation to go to London. Now considered a fallen woman, Ruths reputation seems to be in a state beyond repair, though, while she stays with Henry, she is protected by his privilege. Held to lower standards by society, Henry is slightly looked down on, but his wealth and gender protects him from actual consequence. Perhaps that is why he finds it so easy and acceptable to leave Ruth, stranding her in Wales with a small allowance and tarnished reputation. Hopeless and pregnant, Ruth slips into a deep despair. It is only at the mercy of a kind local family, the Bensons, that Ruth is able to continue living. With their help, Ruth creates a new alias and backstory to live under, and is able to get a job and start to rebuild her social status. However, when Henry makes a surprise return, and rumors start to grow once again, Ruth must overcome illness and social disgrace to provide a better life for her son, and for herself. With strong characterization and themes of morality, gender, and sexuality in Victorian society, Ruth by Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell provides a compelling glimpse into the hypocrisies of social expectations while depicting a moving narrative that captures both the audiences mind and heart. This edition of Ruth by Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell is now presented in an easy-to-read font and features a striking new cover design. With these accommodations, modern audiences are provided a lavish and accessible reading experience. Since our inception in 2020, Mint Editions has kept sustainability and innovation at the forefront of our mission. Each and every Mint Edition title gets a fresh, professionally typeset manuscript and a dazzling new cover, all while maintaining the integrity of the original book.With thousands of titles in our collection, we aim to spotlight diverse public domain works to help them find modern audiences. Mint Editions celebrates a breadth of literary works, curated from both canonical and overlooked classics from writers around the globe. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Back Cover Disadvantaged and disenfranchised, a young woman named Ruth works to redeem her reputation after being corrupted and tricked by a womanizer. Set in England during the Victorian era, Ruth by Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell is a moving narrative that reveals the harmful double standards and sexism of the Victorian social norms. Flap Disadvantaged and disenfranchised, a young woman named Ruth works to redeem her reputation after being corrupted and tricked by a womanizer. Set in England during the Victorian era, Ruth by Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell is a moving narrative that reveals the harmful double standards and sexism of the Victorian social norms. Author Biography Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell (1810-1865) was an English author who wrote biographies, short stories, and novels. Because her work often depicted the lives of Victorian society, including the individual effects of the Industrial Revolution, Gaskell has impacted the fields of both literature and history. While Gaskell is now a revered author, she was criticized and overlooked during her lifetime, dismissed by other authors and critics because of her gender. However, after her death, Gaskell earned a respected legacy and is credited to have paved the way for feminist movements. Details ISBN1513271385 Author Mint Editions Pages 388 Series Mint Editions Language English Year 2021 ISBN-10 1513271385 ISBN-13 9781513271385 Format Paperback Place of Publication Portland Country of Publication United States Publication Date 2021-03-25 NZ Release Date 2021-03-25 US Release Date 2021-03-25 UK Release Date 2021-03-25 DEWEY 823.8 Audience General AU Release Date 2021-05-17 Alternative 9781513205557 Publisher Mint Editions Imprint Mint Editions Illustrations Illustrations We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:131396157;

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