Mary Barton Volume I

‘Mary Barton” was Gaskell’s first novel to be published. It is a story of plebeian family whose head succumbs to class hatred. On the persuasion of his trade union members he retaliates by carrying out a murder. This masterpiece got instantaneous success as it appeared in the revolutionary year of 1848. The linguistic harmony and impressive imagery of the novel make this novel a must-read.