Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog Project Gutenberg 2001-03-01 Public domain in the USA. 122 Gaskell, Elizabeth Cleghorn 1810 1865 Gaskell, E. C. (Elizabeth Cleghorn) Gaskell, Mrs. Gaskell, Elizabeth Cleghorn Stevenson Stevenson, Elizabeth Mills, Cotton Mather Gaskell, Elizabeth C. Round the Sofa David Price, Vanessa Mosher, Jennifer Lee, Alev Akman, Andy Wallace, Audrey Emmitt and Eugenia Corbo "Round the Sofa" by Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell is a collection of reflective tales written during the mid-19th century. The work begins with the character of a young woman sent to Edinburgh for medical treatment, exploring themes of domestic life, societal norms, and the interplay of social classes. The opening introduces her routine and the various characters in her life, particularly focusing on her relationship with the kind yet confined figure of Mrs. Dawson, who hosts a Monday evening gathering of acquaintances, sparking intrigue and connection amidst the backdrop of Edinburgh's society. The beginning of "Round the Sofa" sets the stage for a thoughtful exploration of the protagonist's life as she navigates the complexities of her surroundings. Initially, she resides in a sparse lodging, experiencing the melancholy of separation from her family and the constraints imposed by her poor health and strict routines. The narrative introduces several secondary characters, including the demanding Miss Mackenzie and the charming Mrs. Dawson, with whom the protagonist forms a special bond. The stark contrast between their humble lodgings and the vibrancy of Mrs. Dawson's gatherings hints at the deeper themes of class dynamics and human connection that Gaskell will weave throughout the stories. This opening invites readers to reflect on the broader implications of women's roles in society and the warmth of companionship that offers solace against the chill of isolation. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en England -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction PR Text Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: Literature Browsing: Fiction 866326 866465 2024-10-02T03:39:00.957973 2023-10-02T03:55:45.599731 text/html text/html 889883 2021-12-22T10:55:59 text/html 441836 2024-10-02T03:39:11.803965 application/epub+zip 442981 2024-10-02T03:39:04.125042 application/epub+zip 428036 2024-10-02T03:39:02.686940 application/epub+zip 675090 2024-10-02T03:39:18.569937 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 640811 2024-10-02T03:39:11.006146 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 607855 2022-09-02T04:35:17.667930 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 845671 845588 2024-10-02T03:39:00.175967 2023-10-02T03:55:44.871723 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 845438 2021-12-22T10:57:14 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20072 2024-10-02T03:39:18.703858 application/rdf+xml 11299 2024-10-02T03:39:03.250982 image/jpeg 3113 2024-10-02T03:39:02.968942 image/jpeg 321664 2021-12-22T10:57:41 application/octet-stream application/zip 327105 2021-12-22T10:58:04 application/octet-stream application/zip 394781 2024-10-02T03:39:01.036044 application/octet-stream application/zip en.wikipedia