Elizabeth Gaskell

Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell, née Stevenson (29 September 1810 – 12 November 1865), often referred to simply as Mrs. Gaskell, was an English novelist and short story writer during the Victorian era. She is perhaps best known for her biography of Charlotte Brontë. 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. Gask... more

Date of birth:

  • Sep 29, 1810

Date of death:

  • Nov 12, 1865 (age 55 years)

Place of birth:

Also known as:

  • Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell,
  • Mrs. Elizabeth C. Gaskell
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