Ruth
Gaskell, Elizabeth, 1810-18651997
Book
The orphaned heroine Ruth is seduced then abandoned by wealthy Henry Bellingham. Shamed in society's eyes by her illegitimate son, yet rejecting the opportunity to marry her seducer, Ruth affirms that we are not bound to repeat our mistakes.
Main title:
Ruth / Elizabeth Gaskell ; edited with an introduction and notes by Angus Easson.
Work:
Imprint:
London : Penguin, 1997.
Collation:
xxx, 394p. ; 20 cm.
Series title:
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:
9780140434309 (pbk)
Dewey class:
823.8FICTIONF
Language:
English
BRN:
94810