Ruth

by Katherine

Gaskell Blog © Katherine C. and Kim E. The Novel Reviews by Victorian Magazines and Journals Volume I Introduction Volume I – Summary and List of Pivotal Characters Annotation on the Opening Quote:… Read More →

Elizabeth Gaskell’s Ruth: Opinions of Acquaintances

by Katherine

George Eliot, letter to Mrs.Peter Taylor, February 1, 1853 Of course you have read ‘Ruth’ by this time. Its style was a great refreshment to me, from its finish and fullness. How women… Read More →

Elizabeth Gaskell’s Ruth: Chapter Twelve – Analysis

by Kim

Gaskell Blog © Guest Contributor: Kim Egolf Brief Summary Miss Benson finally makes up her mind to care for Ruth. It is she who puts in Mr Benson’s head the idea about taking… Read More →

Elizabeth Gaskell’s Ruth: Ch. 13 Annotation – The Story of Henry II and Queen Eleanor

by Kim

Gaskell Blog © Guest Contributor: Kim Egolf [Ruth] had let down her long waving glossy hair, and was standing absorbed in thought in the middle of the room, when she heard a round… Read More →

Elizabeth Gaskell’s Ruth: Ch. 10 Annotation – The Value of 50 Pounds

by Kim

Gaskell Blog © Guest Contributor: Kim Egolf Money in classic novels confuses me. When I am reading something — generally Victorian literature — I tend to tell myself in regards to money: It… Read More →

Elizabeth Gaskell’s Ruth: Chapter Ten – Analysis

by Kim

Gaskell Blog © Guest Contributor: Kim Egolf Brief Summary Mr Benson – the deformed gentleman – determines to help Ruth, especially as she cannot currently help herself. She remains silent and nearly unconscious… Read More →

Elizabeth Gaskell’s Ruth: Chapter Nine Analysis

by Katherine

Gaskell Blog © Katherine C. Brief Summary Ruth is brought to the caring world of Mrs. Hughes’ Inn– the poky one across the way from Mrs. Morgan’s that Henry Bellingham mentioned earlier; his judgment… Read More →

Elizabeth Gaskell’s Ruth: Ch. 9 Annotation – Ruth and The Merchant of Venice

by Kim

Gaskell Blog © Guest Contributor: Kim Egolf Elizabeth Gaskell — like many Victorian writers — had a wealth of information available in her mind for ready recall whenever the occasion warranted. When reading… Read More →

Elizabeth Gaskell’s Ruth: Chapter Eight – Analysis

by Kim

Gaskell Blog © Guest Contributor: Kim Egolf Brief Summary Henry is convalescing, but he is a very bad invalid. Mrs Bellingham confronts Henry about his situation with Ruth, even though it is her… Read More →