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Cranford (novel)
1851–1853 novel by Elizabeth Gaskell / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Cranford is an episodic novel by English author Elizabeth Gaskell. It first appeared in instalments in the magazine Household Words, then was published with minor revisions as a book with the title Cranford in 1853. The work slowly became popular and from the start of the 20th century it saw a number of dramatic treatments for the stage, the radio and TV.
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![]() The first illustrated edition of Cranford designed by George du Maurier, 1851–1853 | |
Author | Elizabeth Gaskell |
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Language | English |
Genre | Novel |
Publisher | Serial:Household Words |
Publication date | 1851–53 (serial), 1853 (book) |
Publication place | United Kingdom |
Media type | Print () |
Preceded by | Mary Barton |
Followed by | North and South |
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