Round the Sofa

Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell, née Stevenson, was born on September 29, 1810, in Chelsea, London. Recognized primarily as a novelist and short story writer, Gaskell remains one of the most important and versatile Victorian authors. Receiving her education in a variety of places such as Cheshire and Stratford-upon-Avon, she developed a keen interest in literature. After marrying William Gaskell in 183...