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§Author· 1 book

Shirley Foster

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Cover of Mary Barton by Elizabeth Gaskell

Mary Barton

Elizabeth Gaskell, 1848
24 ratings

§ About Shirley Foster's books

Books on SansFiction
1
Published
1848
Average rating
3.6 / 5 across 24 ratings
Genres
England, Literary Criticism, Romance, Women

The book: Mary Barton (1848)

Mary Barton was praised by contemporary critics for its vivid realism, its convincing characters and its deep sympathy with the poor, and it still has the power to engage and move readers today. This edition reproduces the last edition of the novel supervised by Elizabeth Gaskell and includes her husband's two lectures on the Lancashire dialect.

Common questions about Shirley Foster

What is Shirley Foster best known for?
Shirley Foster is best known for Mary Barton, published in 1848 with 24 ratings and a 3.6 average. It is the most-rated of Shirley Foster's books on SansFiction.
What genres does Shirley Foster write?
Shirley Foster's books on SansFiction are tagged England, Literary Criticism, Romance and Women.

Explore: England · Literary Criticism · Romance · Women