John Halifax, GentlemanBroadview Press, 26. okt 2005 - 585 pages This 1856 novel, one of the most beloved of the Victorian period, follows the life, from childhood to death, of an orphaned boy who grows to become a wealthy and powerful leader in his community. The young John Halifax is taken in by Abel Fletcher, a Quaker tanner, and forms a close friendship with Fletcher’s son, Phineas. Through hard work and integrity, John overcomes obstacles to find domestic happiness and material success. His achievements symbolize those of England in the early nineteenth century, and this novel captures the ambition and ebullient optimism of the growing Victorian middle class. This Broadview edition includes a critical introduction and full annotation; the idea of the “gentleman” in Victorian culture, labour unrest in the early nineteenth century, and women’s roles in Victorian England are explored in the broad selection of contextual documents. |
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... Perhaps less justifiable, especially to modern read— ers, is his reaction to Lord Revenal's request to marry Maud. The refusal does not stem from the twenty—year age difference, but from religious differences. As Halifax tells Lord ...
... perhaps unex— ampled in those days.”I While Craik's early novels were successful, it was withjohn Halyrax, Gentleman that Craik's reputation as a novel— ist was firmly established. And it was as “by the Author ofjohn Halifax, Gentleman ...
... perhaps even more than I loved him. The Cornish lad watched him likewise. It still rained slightly, so we remained under cover. John Halifax leaned in his old place, and did not attempt to talk. Once only, when the draught through the ...
... Perhaps not—Doctor Jessop isn't sure. But it doesn't matter much; most likely I shan't live long.” For this was, God forgive me, always the last and greatest comfort I had. John looked at me—surprised, troubled, compassionate—but he did ...
... perhaps, as if through repeated drenchings; this had been a wet autumn,Jael had told me. Poor John! well might he look gratefully up at the clear blue sky today—ay, and the sky never looked down on a brighter, cheerier face—the same ...
Contents
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The Idea of the Gentleman in Victorian Culture | 499 |
Working Conditions and Labor Unrest in the Early Nineteenth Century | 509 |
Womens Roles in Victorian England | 525 |
Reviews | 537 |
Religious Issues | 553 |
Fictional Conterpoints | 566 |
Table of Dates of Relevant Events and Legislation | 579 |
Select Bibliography | 580 |