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Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell

A British novelist and short story writer during the Victorian era. Her novels offer a detailed portrait of the lives of many strata of society, including the very poor, and as such are of interest to social historians as well as lovers of literature. (Source)

British author (1810-1865)

Born 29 September 1810
Died 12 November 1865

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British author (1810-1865)

Born 29 September 1810
Died 12 November 1865

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