The Gaskell Society Conference, 2009 at the University of Cumbria at Penrith

Rees referred to Gaskell's own writing about the Lake District in letters, in 'The Sexton's Hero' and in 'Cumberland Sheep-shearers,' and concluded that even today, the sublime Lake District scenery has a hold over our imagination. Representing the scenic views made fam...

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Published in:The Gaskell journal 2010-01, Vol.24, p.149-153
Main Author: KUHLMAN, MARY HAYNES
Format: Article
Language:English
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Bronte, Charlotte (1816-1855)
Coleridge, Sara (1802-1852)
Martineau, Harriet (1802-1876)
Wordsworth, Dorothy (1771-1855)
Wordsworth, William (1770-1850)
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Summary:Rees referred to Gaskell's own writing about the Lake District in letters, in 'The Sexton's Hero' and in 'Cumberland Sheep-shearers,' and concluded that even today, the sublime Lake District scenery has a hold over our imagination. Representing the scenic views made famous by writers, Lindop projected images including the waterfalls of Rydal Cascades, the view from Southey's study, steep cliffs, deep slopes to lakes, and a slate quarry. After lunch each day we left for the planned Outings, and returned for dinner and an evening presentation. [...]on Saturday morning Elizabeth Williams introduced Professor Angus Easson, mentioning both his scholarly reputation and his personal generosity to the Gaskell Society and to the Plymouth Grove house. [...]Martineau became interested in her neighbours, including the Gregs, Arnolds, Worth- worths and Fletchers - names she dropped in letters, people to whom she claimed kinship through experience.
ISSN:2041-8582