Literary Loves βοΈ π Caroline Malcolm-Boulton
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History/media grad. Arts and Film/TV journalist. ASN/mental health Playwright. Writes retellings/crime fics. βοΈ Lover of classic novels and period dramas. π π¬
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Yellow and silver waistcoat from the 1730s Baroque period. π»
Silk and satin body with fine silver threading.
#history #fashion #fashion history #mensfashion #yellow #colourful
This quote from Elizabeth Gaskell's North and South has been on my mind a lot of late. It feels particularly poignant to me.
Is there a quote from her works that speaks to you? Either now, in the past, or generally?
#ElizabethGaskell #NorthandSouth
That's chapter 1 of 2 of my new #NorthandSouth story from #TheThorntonTales now online.
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'And so, it was for this reason, that Margaret knew what she must do. It was time she braved and bridged the gap between mistress and maid.'
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archiveofourown.org/works/47781538β¦
A little look at the fictional Milton from #NorthandSouth in connection to reality and its relevance to #ElizabethGaskell who mentioned this:'strident, harsh, unforgiving beast that is the industrial north.'
Another lovely example of #NorthandSouth fan art by LD_art depicting #JohnThornton and #MargaretHale (Thornton), with their first baby. ππ₯°
This is one of many quotes I wish they'd kept in the 2004 series of North and South. Give us an example of a quote from Elizabeth Gaskell's novel that you wish had made it into the series.
#ElizabethGaskell #NorthandSouth
Come on, John! π She's worth at least Β£10! π I mean, I know you're facing financial difficulties with the mill and all, but this is just bad bartering. It's making you look like an incompetent businessman. Honestly, man, you're embarrassing yourself.
Cheapskate!
#NorthandSouth