Project Gutenberg 2003-07-01 Public domain in the USA. 432 Gaskell, Elizabeth Cleghorn 1810 1865 Gaskell, E. C. (Elizabeth Cleghorn) Gaskell, Mrs. Gaskell, Elizabeth Cleghorn Stevenson Stevenson, Elizabeth Mills, Cotton Mather Gaskell, Elizabeth C. Ruth Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ruth_(novel) E-text prepared by Charles Aldarondo and revised by Joseph E. Loewenstein, M.D. "Ruth" by Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell is a novel written during the mid-19th century. The narrative centers around Ruth Hilton, a young dressmaker's apprentice, exploring themes of innocence, societal expectations, and the struggles of women in a patriarchal society. As the story unfolds, it delves into Ruth’s poignant relationships and her journey through hardship and self-discovery. The opening of the novel introduces us to Ruth Hilton and her life as an apprentice in a bustling dressmaking establishment. It highlights the oppressive work conditions and the camaraderie among the young women, showcasing their weariness and dreams. We encounter Ruth's longing for the beauty of nature, contrasted with her dreary surroundings, and witness her melancholy memories of home. As Ruth interacts with her companions, we learn of her compassionate nature, particularly when she exhibits a deep concern for a young boy's well-being after he nearly drowns. This incident leads to a significant encounter with Mr. Bellingham, who represents a world of privilege and potential connection for Ruth, setting the stage for the intertwining of their lives amid the societal constraints they navigate. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 75.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en England -- Fiction Domestic fiction Mothers and sons -- Fiction Unmarried mothers -- Fiction Religious fiction PR Text Category: Novels Category: British Literature 946459 2025-08-02T10:48:09.872699 text/html 954276 2011-07-09T22:32:42 text/html 426626 2025-08-02T10:48:20.628178 application/epub+zip 440222 2025-08-02T10:48:12.109686 application/epub+zip 440221 2025-08-02T10:48:10.785734 application/epub+zip 708076 2025-08-02T10:48:27.378165 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 684273 2025-08-02T10:48:19.760169 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 661987 2022-09-02T13:50:27.697664 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 917197 2025-08-02T10:48:08.309721 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 916977 2008-03-01T15:00:55 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 916984 2008-03-01T15:00:40 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 21427 2025-08-02T10:48:27.539118 application/rdf+xml 10303 2025-08-02T10:48:11.321700 image/jpeg 2713 2025-08-02T10:48:11.055696 image/jpeg 351042 2008-03-01T15:02:17 application/octet-stream application/zip 357280 2011-07-09T22:34:35 application/octet-stream application/zip 351003 2008-03-01T15:02:23 application/octet-stream application/zip 416589 2025-08-02T10:48:09.952736 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