Mary Barton
by Elizabeth Gaskell, Shirley Foster
Mary Barton by Elizabeth Gaskell, Shirley Foster holds a well received rating of 3.70 out of 5, based on 11.7K reader ratings. First published in 1848. The book spans 480 pages.
About Mary Barton
This is Elizabeth Gaskell's first novel, a widely acclaimed work based on the actual murder, in 1831, of a progressive mill owner. It follows Mary Barton, daughter of a man implicated in the murder, through her adolescence, when she suffers the advances of the mill owner, and later throughlove and marriage. Set in Manchester, between 1837-42, it paints a powerful and moving picture of working-class life in Victorian England.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Elizabeth Gaskell, Shirley Foster |
| Published | 1848 |
| Pages | 480 |
| Genres | Classics, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Romance, Mystery & Thriller |
| Average Rating | 3.70 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 11,742 |
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What genre is Mary Barton?
Mary Barton is categorized as Classics, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Romance. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is Mary Barton worth reading?
Based on 11.7K reader ratings, Mary Barton has an average score of 3.70 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is Mary Barton?
Mary Barton has 480 pages.
Who wrote Mary Barton?
Mary Barton was written by Elizabeth Gaskell, Shirley Foster. It was first published in 1848.
What is the ISBN for Mary Barton?
The ISBN-13 for Mary Barton is 9780192805620.0.
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