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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... round, surprised at her unusual reti— cence of epithets; but when the lad addressed turned, fixed his eyes on each of us for a moment, and made way for us, we ceased to wonder. Ragged, muddy, and miserable as he was, the poor boy looked ...
... round me carefully. “You are not very strong, I'm afraid?” “No.” Then he stood idly looking up at the opposite—the mayor's house—with its steps and portico, and its fourteen windows, one of which was open, and a cluster of little heads ...
... round; his cheeks hot, his lips quivering. “She is dead.I do not like to hear strangers speak about my mother.” I asked his pardon. It was plain he had loved and mourned her; and that circumstances had smothered down his quick boyish ...
... as not to hurt me but the trem— ble in his voice was as tender as any woman's—tenderer than any woman's I ever was used to hear.I put my arms round his neck; he lifted me safely and carefully, and set me at my JOHN HALIFAX, GENTLEMAN.
... round. Beyond, divided by a low hedge, was the kitchen and fruit garden—my father's pride, as this old—fashioned pleasaunce was mine. When, years ago,I was too weak to walk,I knew, by crawling, every inch of the soft, green, mossy ...
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 |