Book Series · 4 Books

Wordsworth Classics Books

In order from Mary Barton to Notes from Underground.

The Wordsworth Classics series is a set of 4 chapter books by Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell, published between 1848 and 2015. Most books run about 470 pages.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

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$674

Book #1 · Chapter Book · 1848

Mary Barton

By Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell

A murder entangles a young woman between love and class conflict during industrial upheaval.

414 pages

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Summary: In industrial Manchester, Mary Barton finds herself torn between two suitors from opposing social classes. Her father, John, struggles with his conscience and socialist ideals, risking everything. When a murder implicates them all, Mary must navigate love, loyalty, and the harsh realities of a divided society. Can she uncover the truth and find her place amidst the turmoil? This gripping tale of personal and societal conflict unfolds against the backdrop of a rapidly changing world, where the stakes are as high as the tensions between capital and labor.

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Wordsworth Classics Series

4 books · Published 1848–2015

Series

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$674

Mary Barton

Chapter Book · 1848

A murder entangles a young woman between love and class conflict during industrial upheaval.

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$759

Villette

Chapter Book · 1853

A teacher's quest for love and freedom in a foreign land.

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$759

To the Lighthouse

Chapter Book · 1927

A postponed lighthouse visit unravels family tensions and marital conflicts.

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$759

Notes from Underground

Chapter Book · 2015

Explore the dark corners of the human psyche through tales of isolation, depravity, and existential musings.

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How many books are in the Wordsworth Classics series?

There are 4 books in the Wordsworth Classics series. It began with Mary Barton in 1848, and the newest book, Notes from Underground, was published in 2015.

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