Libbie Marsh's Three Eras

Libbie Marsh's Three Eras is a novel written by Elizabeth Gaskell, first published in 1847. The story follows the life of Libbie Marsh, a young girl who grows up in poverty in a small English town. The novel is divided into three parts, each of which represents a different era in Libbie's life.In the first era, Libbie is a child living with her mother and siblings in a small cottage. Her father is a drunkard who frequently abuses his family. Libbie's mother dies, and she is sent to live with her aunt and uncle, who treat her poorly.In the second era, Libbie is a young woman working in a mill. She falls in love with a handsome young man named Harry Carson, but their relationship is complicated by class differences and societal expectations.In the third era, Libbie has become a successful businesswoman and philanthropist. She uses her wealth to help others and make a positive impact on her community.Throughout the novel, Gaskell explores themes of poverty, social inequality, and the struggle for self-improvement. The character of Libbie Marsh is based on Gaskell's own experiences growing up in a working-class family, and the novel is considered an important example of Victorian social realism.She recalled his question, the whispered question, to her, in the happiest part of the day. He asked Libbie, 'Is Dunham like heaven? the people here are as kind as angels, and I don't want heaven to be more beautiful than this place. If you and mother would but die with me, I should like to die, and live always there!'This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.