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Some Passages From The History Of The Chomley Family

Some Passages From The History Of The Chomley Family

Gaskell, Elizabeth

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Literary Fiction

ISBN10: 1419148060
ISBN13: 9781419148064
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 17 2004
Pages: 48
Weight: 0.26
Height: 0.15 Width: 7.58 Depth: 9.20
Language: English
Some Passages From The History Of The Chomley Family is a novel written by Elizabeth Gaskell. The book explores the history and lives of the Chomley family, a wealthy and influential family in the English countryside. The story spans several generations, starting with the patriarch of the family, Sir Thomas Chomley, and his wife Lady Jane, and follows their descendants as they navigate the challenges and complexities of their privileged lives.Throughout the book, Gaskell delves into the family's secrets, scandals, and tragedies, including illicit affairs, hidden pregnancies, and bitter family feuds. She also explores the themes of social class, gender roles, and the changing landscape of England during the 19th century.The novel is written in Gaskell's signature style, with richly drawn characters, vivid descriptions of the English countryside, and a keen eye for social commentary. Some Passages From The History Of The Chomley Family is a compelling and insightful look at the lives of the English aristocracy during a time of great change and upheaval.He had, moreover, a most incomparable sweet breath insomuch as many times it might have been thought it had carried a perfume or sweet odoriferous smell with it. The hair of his head was of that loveliest shade, a chestnut's ruddy brown, and the ends of his locks curled and turned up very gracefully, without that frizzling which his father, Sir Henry's, was inclined to.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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