{"product_id":"north-and-south-wordsworth-classics","title":"North and South: Wordsworth Classics","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout North and South\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eElizabeth Gaskell's timeless novel, \u003cem\u003eNorth and South\u003c\/em\u003e, transports readers to mid-19th century England, following the journey of Margaret Hale. Forced to relocate from the tranquil, genteel south to the bustling, industrial northern town of Milton, Margaret is confronted with a starkly different way of life. She grapples with the harsh realities of the burgeoning factory system, the stark class divisions, and the raw energy of a society undergoing rapid transformation. Gaskell masterfully captures the social and economic tensions of the era through Margaret's eyes, highlighting the clash between tradition and progress.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmidst this turbulent backdrop, Margaret finds herself entangled in a complex and often contentious relationship with John Thornton, a formidable mill owner. Their interactions, initially marked by prejudice and misunderstanding, slowly evolve into a profound connection that challenges their preconceived notions. \u003cem\u003eNorth and South\u003c\/em\u003e is more than a love story; it's a powerful exploration of social justice, the dignity of labour, and the human capacity for empathy and change. Elizabeth Gaskell skillfully demonstrates how personal lives are inextricably linked with the broader societal shifts of a newly industrialised nation, offering insights that remain relevant today.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Elizabeth Gaskell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wordsworth Editions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback, 448 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublished:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1993\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9781853260933\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eOrder from BookClub.com.mt — Malta and Gozo's online bookstore.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wordsworth Editions","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":53970662621517,"sku":"9781853260933","price":6.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/3627\/5021\/files\/North-and-South.jpg?v=1779563787","url":"https:\/\/bookclub.com.mt\/products\/north-and-south-wordsworth-classics","provider":"BookClub.com.mt","version":"1.0","type":"link"}