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. 241 Gaskell, Elizabeth Cleghorn 1810 1865 Gaskell, E. C. (Elizabeth Cleghorn) Gaskell, Mrs. Gaskell, Elizabeth Cleghorn Stevenson Stevenson, Elizabeth Mills, Cotton Mather Gaskell, Elizabeth C. Half a Life-Time Ago David Price "Half a Life-Time Ago" by Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell is a historical novel likely written during the mid-19th century, a period known for its rich literary contributions in England. The narrative centers on the themes of love, loss, and familial obligation, providing insight into the rural life of Westmoreland and the struggles faced by its inhabitants. The story follows the life of Susan Dixon, a strong-willed woman grappling with her past and her responsibilities after the early death of her parents and the subsequent challenges she faces caring for her mentally impaired brother, Will. The novel intricately weaves together Susan's past and present, illuminating her relationship with Michael Hurst, her childhood love who ultimately drifts away due to circumstances and personal choices. The narrative depicts a series of trials that Susan endures, from her mother's death and the burden of caring for her brother to the emotional fallout from Michael's choices leading to his decline. As she strives to honor her mother's dying wish to protect Will, Susan's strength and resilience are tested time and again. The story culminates in a poignant exploration of companionship and forgiveness when Susan confronts Michael in his moment of crisis, unveiling a transformative resolution to her life's burdens as she embraces the opportunity for new beginnings amidst life's enduring challenges. (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 128439 128429 2024-10-02T03:41:57.386036 2023-10-02T03:57:59.037858 text/html text/html 131846 2021-04-20T10:04:49 text/html 49115 2021-04-20T10:11:52 text/html application/zip 128230 2024-10-02T03:42:02.981060 application/epub+zip 127498 2024-10-02T03:42:00.221057 application/epub+zip 109938 2024-10-02T03:41:59.085085 application/epub+zip 204142 2024-10-02T03:42:05.132047 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 194374 2024-10-02T03:42:02.305072 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 173334 2022-09-02T04:38:34.745990 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 120280 120286 2024-10-02T03:41:57.065079 2023-10-02T03:57:58.811848 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 120225 2021-04-20T10:10:56 text/plain; charset=utf-8 47126 2021-04-20T10:11:27 text/plain; charset=utf-8 application/zip 19971 2024-10-02T03:42:05.347014 application/rdf+xml 10166 2024-10-02T03:41:59.612077 image/jpeg 2674 2024-10-02T03:41:59.345024 image/jpeg 119988 2024-10-02T03:41:57.398085 application/octet-stream application/zip en.wikipedia