Summary
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.
