Cranford ... With twenty four illustrations ... by Evelyn Paul
1910, Early Edition. London: Chapman & Hall. Good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat bumped and rubbed as with age. Remains quite well-preserved overall. Item #342213
Date is suggested. Physical description: 247 pages: plates 20 cm. Summary: Cranford is a witty portrait of small town life in early-Victorian England. The story unfolds through the eyes of Mary Smith, a young woman who observes the comedic struggles of two middle aged sisters in their efforts to maintain a level of refined dignity amid poverty. Subjects: Market towns -- England -- 19th century -- Fiction. Country life -- England -- Fiction. Older women -- Fiction. Sisters -- Fiction.
Price: €30.00