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Mr. Harrisons Confessions

Mr. Harrisons Confessions

By: Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell
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 Elizabeth Gaskells enchanting tales of Cranford are often linked to her childhood in Knutsford, a quaint town in Cheshire, where she spent time in her youth. This connection is emphasized in her 1849 essay, The Last Generation in England, where she fondly recalls the town in which I once resided. It’s clear that Knutsford served as the inspiration for Cranford. In 1851, while crafting Cranford, Gaskell also penned a novella titled Mr. Harrisons Confessions, which explores the life of a country doctor in a small provincial town—likely modeled after Knutsford, a place she cherished. The narrative centers on the arrival of a young doctor and the efforts of the towns women to define his position in society and, of course, to find him a suitable wife. Often seen as a prequel to Cranford, this story, along with Gaskell’s other works like My Lady Ludlow and Cranford, inspired the BBCs 2007 television series adaptation. (Summary by Noel Badrian)Copyright Biographies 2.0 Art Literary History & Criticism Social Sciences
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  • 10 - Mr. Harrisons Confessions by Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell

    10 - Mr. Harrisons Confessions by Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell
    Aug 19 2025
    Elizabeth Gaskells enchanting tales of Cranford are often linked to her childhood in Knutsford, a quaint town in Cheshire, where she spent time in her youth. This connection is emphasized in her 1849 essay, The Last Generation in England, where she fondly recalls the town in which I once resided. It’s clear that Knutsford served as the inspiration for Cranford. In 1851, while crafting Cranford, Gaskell also penned a novella titled Mr. Harrisons Confessions, which explores the life of a country doctor in a small provincial town—likely modeled after Knutsford, a place she cherished. The narrative centers on the arrival of a young doctor and the efforts of the towns women to define his position in society and, of course, to find him a suitable wife. Often seen as a prequel to Cranford, this story, along with Gaskell’s other works like My Lady Ludlow and Cranford, inspired the BBCs 2007 television series adaptation. (Summary by Noel Badrian)
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    24 mins
  • 09 - Mr. Harrisons Confessions by Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell

    09 - Mr. Harrisons Confessions by Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell
    Aug 19 2025
    Elizabeth Gaskells enchanting tales of Cranford are often linked to her childhood in Knutsford, a quaint town in Cheshire, where she spent time in her youth. This connection is emphasized in her 1849 essay, The Last Generation in England, where she fondly recalls the town in which I once resided. It’s clear that Knutsford served as the inspiration for Cranford. In 1851, while crafting Cranford, Gaskell also penned a novella titled Mr. Harrisons Confessions, which explores the life of a country doctor in a small provincial town—likely modeled after Knutsford, a place she cherished. The narrative centers on the arrival of a young doctor and the efforts of the towns women to define his position in society and, of course, to find him a suitable wife. Often seen as a prequel to Cranford, this story, along with Gaskell’s other works like My Lady Ludlow and Cranford, inspired the BBCs 2007 television series adaptation. (Summary by Noel Badrian)
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    22 mins
  • 08 - Mr. Harrisons Confessions by Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell

    08 - Mr. Harrisons Confessions by Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell
    Aug 19 2025
    Elizabeth Gaskells enchanting tales of Cranford are often linked to her childhood in Knutsford, a quaint town in Cheshire, where she spent time in her youth. This connection is emphasized in her 1849 essay, The Last Generation in England, where she fondly recalls the town in which I once resided. It’s clear that Knutsford served as the inspiration for Cranford. In 1851, while crafting Cranford, Gaskell also penned a novella titled Mr. Harrisons Confessions, which explores the life of a country doctor in a small provincial town—likely modeled after Knutsford, a place she cherished. The narrative centers on the arrival of a young doctor and the efforts of the towns women to define his position in society and, of course, to find him a suitable wife. Often seen as a prequel to Cranford, this story, along with Gaskell’s other works like My Lady Ludlow and Cranford, inspired the BBCs 2007 television series adaptation. (Summary by Noel Badrian)
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    22 mins
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