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Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell, née Stevenson (1810–1865), remains an enduring figure in Victorian literature, celebrated for her insightful social commentaries and detailed portrayals of the English middle class. Born on September 29, 1810, in London, Gaskell was raised in Knutsford, Cheshire after the death of her mother. Her experiences there largely influenced her future literary works. Gaskell's ...