Mary Barton is Elizabeth Gaskell’s debut novel, set in the industrial city of Manchester during the 19th century. The story explores the struggles of the working class, focusing on Mary Barton, a mill worker’s daughter, who becomes entangled in a web of love, poverty, and political conflict. Through vivid storytelling and compassionate insight, Gaskell portrays the harsh realities of industrial England, making Mary Barton a powerful and poignant social commentary on class divisions and human resilience.
Political Intrigue
Family
Crime
Revenge
Historical Romance
Survival
Redemption
Coming of Age
Mystery
Rebellion
Grief
Journey
Forbidden Love
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★★ 5.0 (1)
GenreLiterary Classics
Length16 hrs 22 mins
Narrated bySelect Your Own
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJan 4, 1848
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1A TALE OF MANCHESTER LIFE.
21Chapter XIX
2A Tale Of Manchester Life
22Chapter XX
3Chapter I
23Chapter XXI
4Chapter II
24Chapter XXII
5Chapter III
25Chapter XXIII
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6Chapter IV
26Chapter XXIV
7Chapter V
27Chapter XXV
8Chapter VI
28Chapter XXVI
9Chapter VII
29Chapter XXVII
10Chapter VIII
30Chapter XXVIII
11Chapter IX
31Chapter XXIX
12Chapter X
32Chapter XXX
13Chapter XI
33Chapter XXXI
14Chapter XII
34Chapter XXXII
15Chapter XIII
35Chapter XXXIII
16Chapter XIV
36Chapter XXXIV
17Chapter XV
37Chapter XXXV
18Chapter XVI
38Chapter XXXVI
19Chapter XVII
39Chapter XXXVII
20Chapter XVIII
40Chapter XXXVIII
About the author
Elizabeth Gaskell
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