John Halifax, GentlemanThis 1856 novel, one of the most beloved of the Victorian period, follows the life, from childhood to death, of an orphaned boy who grows to become a wealthy and powerful leader in his community. The young John Halifax is taken in by Abel Fletcher, a Quaker tanner, and forms a close friendship with Fletcher’s son, Phineas. Through hard work and integrity, John overcomes obstacles to find domestic happiness and material success. His achievements symbolize those of England in the early nineteenth century, and this novel captures the ambition and ebullient optimism of the growing Victorian middle class. This Broadview edition includes a critical introduction and full annotation; the idea of the “gentleman” in Victorian culture, labour unrest in the early nineteenth century, and women’s roles in Victorian England are explored in the broad selection of contextual documents. |
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... kind, inoffensive, respectful, temperate, unassuming, and sympathetic, as well as descriptors such as truthful, pure, honest, clean, and moral when describing a gentleman. Even within the context of Craik's novel, social perceptions are ...
... kind to my son.” “Thank you, but I don't want payment for kindness.” He kept the groat, and put back the shilling into my father's hand. “Eh!” said the old man, much astonished, “thee'rt an odd lad; but I can't stay talking with thee ...
... kind; I'll stay an hour or so, ifyou wish it.” “Then come and sit down here, and let us have a talk.” What this talk was, I cannot now recall, save that it ranged over many and wide themes, such as boys delight in—chiefly of life and ...
... kind, Phineas.” He said no more words than these—but their tone spoke volumes. I got into my little carriage again, for I was most anxious not to lose a day in this matter.I persuaded John to go at once with me to Sally Watkins. My ...
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Contents
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The Idea of the Gentleman in Victorian Culture | 499 |
Working Conditions and Labor Unrest in the Early Nineteenth Century | 509 |
Womens Roles in Victorian England | 525 |
Reviews | 537 |
Religious Issues | 553 |
Fictional Conterpoints | 566 |
Table of Dates of Relevant Events and Legislation | 579 |
Select Bibliography | 580 |