Project Gutenberg 2003-07-01 Public domain in the USA. 202 Gaskell, Elizabeth Cleghorn 1810 1865 Gaskell, E. C. (Elizabeth Cleghorn) Gaskell, Mrs. Gaskell, Elizabeth Cleghorn Stevenson Stevenson, Elizabeth Mills, Cotton Mather Gaskell, Elizabeth C. Cousin Phillis Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cousin_Phillis Charles Aldarondo "Cousin Phillis" by Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell is a novel written in the mid-19th century (Victorian era). The story revolves around Paul Manning, a young man who embarks on a journey of independence as he becomes a clerk for a railway company. Set against the backdrop of the rural English countryside, the narrative explores themes of family, social class, and the complexities of young love, particularly through the introduction of Phillis Holman, a cousin Paul has yet to meet. The opening of "Cousin Phillis" establishes Paul Manning’s transition into adulthood when he leaves home to take up his clerk position in Eltham. It captures his pride in newfound independence and his admiration for his father, who is a skilled mechanic and inventor. As he settles into his new life, Paul grapples with feelings of loneliness and nostalgia for home while he starts to develop a connection with his work friend, the managing engineer Mr. Holdsworth. The narrative hints at an impending encounter with cousin Phillis, whose existence he has only just become aware of. The tone of the beginning suggests a blend of personal growth and the intricate web of relationships, setting the stage for deeper explorations of affection and familial ties as the story progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 75.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en England -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction PR Text Category: Novels Category: British Literature 252765 2025-07-02T10:15:36.407651 text/html 254519 2022-11-23T14:56:10 text/html 359201 2025-07-02T10:15:39.407676 application/epub+zip 358374 2025-07-02T10:15:36.910665 application/epub+zip 142394 2025-07-02T10:15:36.649657 application/epub+zip 437218 2025-07-02T10:15:41.613628 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 425744 2025-07-02T10:15:39.176639 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 258966 2022-09-02T13:46:27.667702 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 241685 2025-07-02T10:15:36.200687 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 241475 2022-11-23T15:00:02 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18911 2025-07-02T10:15:41.732637 application/rdf+xml 26474 2025-07-02T10:15:36.736643 image/jpeg 3734 2025-07-02T10:15:36.692639 image/jpeg 92344 2022-11-23T15:00:30 application/octet-stream application/zip 506292 2022-11-23T15:00:55 application/octet-stream application/zip 506522 2025-07-02T10:15:36.433655 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia