Sylvia's Lovers, Volume I

Name: Sylvia's Lovers, Volume I
Author: Elizabeth Gaskell

The novel revolves around Sylvia Robson, a beautiful and strong-willed woman living in a small coastal town in northern England during the late 18th century. She is torn between her love for two men: Kinraid, a charismatic sailor who has just returned from sea, and Philip Hepburn, a wealthy and steady farmer who has long been in love with her.

By Elizabeth Gaskell · First published 1863 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Romance, Drama · 14 chapters · 80,619 words

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On the north-eastern shores of England there is a town called Monkshaven, containing at the present day about fifteen thousand inhabitants. There were, however, but half the number at the end of the last century, and it was at that period that the events narrated in the following pages occurred.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Elizabeth Gaskell
Date: 1863 CE
Language: English
Genres: Historical Fiction, Romance, Drama, Social Commentary, Tragedy
Length: 80,619 words
Structure: 14 chapters, 1,111 paragraphs
Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)

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Genres

Historical Fiction — Set during the Napoleonic Wars, it explores historical events and societal norms of the time.
Romance — Central to the plot is the love triangle between Sylvia, Philip, and Charley.
Drama — The narrative is driven by intense emotional conflicts and personal struggles.
Social Commentary — Addresses issues such as class, gender roles, and the impact of war on society.