
one Of The Less Familiar Of Mrs. Gaskell's Novels, Ruth Was In Its Own Time A Cause Celebre Which Not Only Contributed Substantially To Its Author's Growing Reputation But Also Won The Approval Of A Number Of Her Distinguished Contemporaries. The Text Used For This Edition Is Based Upon That Of The First Edition Published In 1853.
A British novelist and short story writer during the Victorian era. Her novels offer a detailed portrait of the lives of many strata of society, including the very poor, and as such are of interest to social historians as well as lovers of literature. ([Source][1]) [1]: https://secure.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/wiki/Elizabeth_Gaskell

one Of The Less Familiar Of Mrs. Gaskell's Novels, Ruth Was In Its Own Time A Cause Celebre Which Not Only Contributed Substantially To Its Author's Growing Reputation But Also Won The Approval Of A Number Of Her Distinguished Contemporaries. The Text Used For This Edition Is Based Upon That Of The First Edition Published In 1853.
A British novelist and short story writer during the Victorian era. Her novels offer a detailed portrait of the lives of many strata of society, including the very poor, and as such are of interest to social historians as well as lovers of literature. ([Source][1]) [1]: https://secure.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/wiki/Elizabeth_Gaskell









