elizabeth gaskell

If I were to think of a woman author who formerly was not "canonical" but now is -- or is close to becoming canonical, Elizabeth Gaskell might be my first example. Her literary gifts are displayed in several forms: Novel: Wives and Daughters Novella: Cousin Phillis Biographer: The Life of...

I thought a thread might be in order since I'm reading a collection of her short fiction, and JD just bought the same book. I'm sure that Gollum and others among us who appreciate 19th century fiction are familiar with her work as well. She is probably best known as a novelist and for her...