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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... (1855) ' 574 5. From Charles Dickens, Great Expectations (1861) ° 576 Appendix G: Table of Dates of Relevant Events and Legislation ' 579 Select Bibliography ° 580 Acknowledgements I would like to thank the library staff at.
... thank Joan West and the UT—Martin Office of Research, Grants, and Contracts for supporting the project. Introduction john Halyfax, Gentleman is in many ways the archetypicalVictorian 8 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Acknowledgements.
... Thank you, but I don't want payment for kindness.” He kept the groat, and put back the shilling into my father's hand. “Eh!” said the old man, much astonished, “thee'rt an odd lad; but I can't stay talking with thee. Come in to dinner ...
... Thank you,” he said, in an unsteady voice, as leaning against the fireplace, he drew his hand backwards and forwards across his face; “you are very kind; I'll stay an hour or so, ifyou wish it.” “Then come and sit down here, and let us ...
... Thank you,” and I asked him no questions. This was all I ever heard of the boy's parentage; nor do I believe he knew more himself. He was indebted to no forefathers for a family history: the chronicle commenced with himself, and was ...
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 |