The Elizabeth Gaskell Library

In which we are introduced to the lineage, character, and early life of the Reverend Patrick Brontë, a determined Irish scholar turned Yorkshire clergyman, and to his marriage with Maria Branwell, who...

5 Aug 38min

In which the rugged and spirited community of Haworth is portrayed through the vigorous ministrations of Mr. Grimshaw, whose zealous efforts sought to tame their unruly habits, and the turbulent recep...

4 Aug 27min

In which the reader is introduced to the rugged and singular character of the Yorkshire inhabitants, particularly in the West Riding, whose sturdy independence, sharp practical sense, and deep-rooted ...

3 Aug 25min

In which the reader is introduced to the accessible and free public domain text of *The Life of Charlotte Brontë*, thoughtfully prepared for widespread enjoyment and scholarly use. The groundwork is q...

2 Aug 16min

In which the Grey Woman and her faithful companion, disguised and weathered by hardship, navigate perilous roads and shadowy inns under the relentless pursuit of sinister foes, while the dark dealings...

1 Aug 46min

In which a young lady growing accustomed to her isolated château finds comfort in the steadfast friendship of her maid Amante, even as dark suspicions and a shadowy household press upon her. Their sec...

31 Juli 47min

In which a visit to a German mill by the Neckar unfolds an intriguing family story preserved in a portrait of the ‘Grey Woman,’ leading to the discovery of a letter that unveils a history of love and ...

30 Juli 37min

In which a young mother’s fraught life unfolds amid loss, hardship, and uneasy new bonds, while her children grow up under the varied shadows of affection and resentment within a rural setting. A harr...

29 Juli 31min