Cranford

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Theatrical adaptations of the novel began at the turn of the century, the first few of which were produced in the US. [14] Among these were Alice Byington's Cranford Dames, a play in five scenes (New York, 1900), [15] and Marguerite Merington's Cranford: A Play, a three-act comedy set in the time of William IV, (New York 1905). [16] Some of the later British examples were merely dramatic episodes and included "The Bank Breaks" by Arthur Phosphor Mallam (1872–1948), based on chapters 13–15 (1912); Guy Pertwee's "A Cranford Card Party" (1913); Harry Brighouse's 'Cranford sketch', "Followers" (1915); and Amy M. Robertson's "The Panic from Cranford" (1930), based on chapter 10. 1930 also saw the tangential 'play for boys', Higgins, the Highwayman of Cranford, by Ronald Gow. Jenny Uglow (1993). Elizabeth Gaskell: A Habit of Stories. Faber & Faber. pp.13–14. ISBN 0-571-20359-0.

Parts of Cranford are wonderfully funny, but it is also bathed in a poignant dream-like mood, that encapsulates the spirit of a by-gone era. From the landed gentry, professional men and the genteel widows, to the respectable poor and those on the brink of crime, the local hierarchy are vividly bought to life under the watchful eye of Gaskell, who writes with delight. Dr Hoggins – As the Cranford surgeon he is of uncertain social status and is discriminated against because of his "vulgar" surname.Stoneman, Patsy (1987). Elizabeth Gaskell. Bloomington: Indiana University Press. ISBN 9780253301031, p. 3.

Her grave is near the Brook Street Chapel, Knutsford. [ citation needed] Reputation and re-evaluation [ edit ] A Love Affair at Cranford (the eventual chapters 3–4) begins after the elder Miss Jenkyns' death, when her sister Matty is flustered by having to host a visit from her cousin, Major Jenkyns. Martha is hired as a new servant, whom Mary Smith trains and the two later encounter Mr Holbrook in the town. Miss Matty recounts how she was prevented from marrying him when young for reasons of social status but gladly accepts an invitation to dinner in his house. Shortly afterwards he takes a trip to Paris and dies on his return and Matty goes into mourning. The BBC has adapted the novel thrice to release a television series. The first one is released in 1951, the second one in 1972 and after a long time the third one in 2007. The sequel to the third one is released in 2009. Frequently asked questions about CranfordMr. Hoggins was the Cranford doctor now; we disliked the name, and considered it coarse; but, as Miss Jenkyns said, if he changed it to Piggins it would not be much better. The Television and Radio Industries Club - 2008 TRIC Award Winners". 10 May 2013. Archived from the original on 10 May 2013 . Retrieved 23 February 2022.