A new edition of Mrs Gaskell's vivid and affectionate portrait of a provincial town in early Victorian England, made even more popular by the BBC adaptation starring Judi Dench. Introduction and notes by Dinah Birch Cranford is a vivid and affectionate portrait of a provincial town in early Victorian England, dominated by its independent and refined women, a blend of social comedy and astute observation. This edition includes two related short works by Gaskell and contemporary comment on the novel, household management, fashion, and financial scandals.
