Wives and Daughters

In the intricate tapestry of Victorian society, Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell’s "Wives and Daughters" emerges as a poignant exploration of gender roles, class dynamics, and the intricacies of personal relationships. Written with a keen eye for social detail and marked by lyrical prose, the novel delves into the life of Molly Gibson, a girl navigating her family’s and society’s expectations as she tra...