Mary Barton
Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell
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Mary Barton
Published
1996
Publisher
Penguin Books
Pages
417
ISBN-10
014043464X
Description
Mary Barton, the daughter of disillusioned trade unionist, rejects her working-class lover Jem Wilson in the hope of marrying Henry Carson, the mill owner's son, and making a better life for herself and her father. But when Henry is shot down in the street and Jem becomes the main suspect, Mary finds herself painfully torn between the two men. Through Mary's dilemma, and the moving portrayal of her father, the embittered and courageous activist John Barton, Mary Barton (1848) powerfully dramatizes the class divides of the 'hungry forties' as personal tragedy. In its social and political setting, it looks towards Elizabeth Gaskell's great novels of the industrial revolution, in particular North and South.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Mary Barton?
This edition of Mary Barton has approximately 417 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Mary Barton?
For most readers, Mary Barton typically takes between 8h 41m and 5h 48m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 104,250 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 6h 57m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 14 days • Estimated word count: 104,250 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Mary Barton?
The estimated word count for Mary Barton is approximately 104,250 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Mary Barton?
Mary Barton was written by Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell.
When was Mary Barton published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1996. The original work may have been published on a different date.