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Immerse yourself in the poignant and pastoral world of "Cousin Phillis" by Elizabeth Gaskell. This novella follows Paul Manning, a young engineer, who forms a deep and introspective bond with his innocent and intellectual cousin, Phillis Holman. Set against the serene backdrop of a rural 19th-century English village, the story explores themes of unspoken love, personal growth, and the impact of industrialization. Gaskell's delicate prose and rich characterization paint a touching portrait of human emotion and the complexities of life.
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"Cousin Phyllis was actually one of my least favorite out of the short stories, though I still enjoyed it. I love North and South by Elizabeth Gaskell, and Wives and Daughters. The short stories were, to me, so different than these. There were ghost stories, tragic endings, and they were quite different than her other novels that I've read. Also, Cousin Phillis was supposedly going to have two more books to it. So it kind of just, ends. I really enjoyed these other sides of Elizabeth Gaskell."
— Natalie (4 out of 5 stars)
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" It was intricately written. The descriptions of people superb. Very short story and the plot was expected. I did enjoy it tremendously tho. "
— Sue, 2/6/2014 -
" I was disappointed by this book, there was not much of a story, the characters were flat and uninteresting. The writing was good but I'm happy I read other Gaskell books before. "
— Fanny, 2/4/2014 -
" Good story. Not my favorite of hers, but I did enjoy it. Sweet, simple story. "
— Vicki, 1/15/2014 -
" A charming short character sketch and lovely description of a period in the 19th century English countryside. The story is a familiar one of unrequited love, but the surrounding details of a society of religious and rural values facing the energy of change in the form of the railroad is well expressed. "
— Jacqueline, 1/10/2014 -
" This was an easy to read shorter story by Gaskell. It was a good story but I felt the ending was a little weak for me...as in unresolved. I'm glad I read it and enjoyed the story overall. "
— Nancy, 1/4/2014 -
" This book is melodramatic in the 19th century style. It seemed to me that it needed more of an ending. "
— Susan, 1/3/2014 -
" A richly-written small story of a young girl's disastrous first love. No surprises, but the descriptions of farm life are utterly beguiling. "
— Vivianne, 11/24/2013 -
" Another beautifully written story which takes you back to gentler times and is such a delight to read. "
— Winnie, 7/18/2013 -
" Enjoyed. The had a pastor/farmer who was refreshing. And the problem of a tall & smart girl. "
— Ange, 4/10/2013 -
" I like Elizabeth Gaskell's writing. A simple story of faith and adolescence . "
— Marilyn, 12/9/2012 -
" I like anything by Gaskell. "
— Lauren, 12/1/2012 -
" This book was more about things than didn't happen to the characters than things that did. Much more sad than anticipated. "
— Adelaide, 11/23/2012 -
" This book reminded me a little of Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility. I once again loved the virtue displayed by the lady character. "
— Krisannekerr, 10/12/2011 -
" Probably my least favorite so far by Elizabeth Gaskell. Still well written, interesting characters. They just don't seem to do anything. "
— Heather, 8/14/2011 -
" Very enjoyable for a 'realist' novel. "
— Daisy, 7/6/2011 -
" I truly love her characters. Even in this short book they are so complete and alive. "
— Dana, 6/29/2011 -
" Short and sentimental, but not maudlin, this book tells the story of a young woman who becomes ill from disappointed love but eventually resolves to embrace life for the sake of her family, who love and support her. "
— Elizabeth, 6/19/2011 -
" This book reminded me a little of Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility. I once again loved the virtue displayed by the lady character. "
— Krisannekerr, 2/13/2011 -
" This book reminded me a little of Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility. I once again loved the virtue displayed by the lady character. "
— Krisannekerr, 2/13/2011 -
" A richly-written small story of a young girl's disastrous first love. No surprises, but the descriptions of farm life are utterly beguiling. "
— Vivianne, 1/24/2011 -
" A richly-written small story of a young girl's disastrous first love. No surprises, but the descriptions of farm life are utterly beguiling. "
— Vivianne, 1/24/2011 -
" Even though Gaskell's stories always contain some of that Victorian-era primness that, frankly, drives me nuts, I love them because they also contain insight that can be funny, sad, beautiful, or all of the above. Definitely worth reading. "
— ShinAe, 8/16/2010 -
" Even though Gaskell's stories always contain some of that Victorian-era primness that, frankly, drives me nuts, I love them because they also contain insight that can be funny, sad, beautiful, or all of the above. Definitely worth reading. "
— ShinAe, 8/16/2010 -
" Good story. Not my favorite of hers, but I did enjoy it. Sweet, simple story. "
— Vicki, 7/13/2010 -
" Good story. Not my favorite of hers, but I did enjoy it. Sweet, simple story. "
— Vicki, 7/13/2010 -
" It was intricately written. The descriptions of people superb. Very short story and the plot was expected. I did enjoy it tremendously tho. "
— Sue, 6/24/2010 -
" It was intricately written. The descriptions of people superb. Very short story and the plot was expected. I did enjoy it tremendously tho. "
— Sue, 6/24/2010 -
" I like anything by Gaskell. "
— Lauren, 3/5/2010 -
" I like anything by Gaskell. "
— Lauren, 3/5/2010 -
" Enjoyed. The had a pastor/farmer who was refreshing. And the problem of a tall & smart girl. "
— Ange, 2/16/2010 -
" Enjoyed. The had a pastor/farmer who was refreshing. And the problem of a tall & smart girl. "
— Ange, 2/16/2010 -
" Short and sentimental, but not maudlin, this book tells the story of a young woman who becomes ill from disappointed love but eventually resolves to embrace life for the sake of her family, who love and support her. "
— Elizabeth, 11/25/2009 -
" Short and sentimental, but not maudlin, this book tells the story of a young woman who becomes ill from disappointed love but eventually resolves to embrace life for the sake of her family, who love and support her. "
— Elizabeth, 11/25/2009
About Elizabeth Gaskell
Elizabeth Gaskell (1810–1865) was an English novelist and short-story writer born in London and raised in Knutsford, Cheshire, which became the model for village settings in her novels. In 1832 she married William Gaskell, a Unitarian minister. Her first novel, Mary Barton, published in 1848, was immensely popular and brought her to the attention of Charles Dickens, who solicited her work for his periodical, Household Words, for which she wrote the series subsequently reprinted as Cranford.