The Heart Of John Middleton (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781419165610)

The Heart of John Middleton is a novel written by Elizabeth Gaskell, first published in 1850. The story takes place in the fictional town of Eltham, where John Middleton, a wealthy landowner, lives with his wife and children. John is a kind and generous man, loved by all who know him. However, his life takes a turn when he meets Mary Barton, a young woman from a working-class family who is struggling to make ends meet.John is immediately drawn to Mary, and he begins to help her family in any way he can. As he spends more time with Mary, he finds himself falling in love with her. However, he is torn between his love for Mary and his loyalty to his wife and family.The novel explores themes of love, class, and morality. It also sheds light on the social and economic issues of Victorian England, particularly the struggles of the working-class. The Heart of John Middleton is a poignant and thought-provoking read that offers a glimpse into the complexities of human relationships and the challenges of navigating societal expectations.My contempt for him almost equalled my hate. If I were avoiding return to a place which I thought to be a hell upon earth, think you I would have taken a quiet sleep under any man's roof till, somehow or another, I was secure. Now comes this man, and, with incontinence of tongue, blabs out the very thing he most should conceal, and then lies down to a good, quiet, snoring sleep. I looked again.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Elizabeth Gaskell
ISBN-10: 1419165615
ISBN-13: 9781419165610
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/17/2004
Pages: 48
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.22lbs
Size: 9.18h x 7.46w x 0.12d