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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... meets Phineas Fletcher, one of the first things he does is show Fletcher a Greek and English Testament inscribed “Guy Halifax, gentleman.” The testament was his father's and suggests that despite his fallen economic state, Halifax's ...
... meet the attack. He met it, and conquered in silence. “Lad, shall I give thee the groat now?” “Not till I've earned it, sir.” So, drawing his hand back, my father slipped the money into mine, and left us. I followed him with my eyes, as ...
... meet it single—handed, and without fear. “What have you worked at lately?” “Anything I could get, for I have never learned a trade.” “Would you like to learn one?” He hesitated a minute, as ifweighing his speech. “Once, I thought I ...
... smiling out through the window at the blue sky; that steady, brave, honest smile, which will meet Fate in every turn, and fairly coax the jade into good humor. “John, do you know you're uncommonly like a childish hero. 42 DINAH MULOCK ...
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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 |