Half a Life-Time Ago

Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell (1810–1865) was an eminent English novelist and short story writer during the Victorian era. Born in London and raised in Knutsford, Cheshire, she married William Gaskell, becoming part of Manchester's intellectual circles. Gaskell's literary career burgeoned with the publication of 'Mary Barton' (1848), which garnered acclaim for its vivid portrayal of working-class lif...