Short Stories (Household Words 1850-53)

016 - The Squire's story

42 min · 19. feb. 2026
episode 016 - The Squire's story cover

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Dive into the compelling world of Elizabeth Gaskell, a prominent voice in Victorian literature and a key contributor to Charles Dickenss weekly magazine, Household Words, from 1850 to 1853. This collection features all of the short stories and non-fiction pieces that Gaskell published during this period, showcasing her remarkable talent. Included are her beloved serialized novels, Cranford, North and South, and My Lady Ludlow, alongside 18 shorter works that solidified her status as Dickenss most significant literary collaborator. Explore Gaskells poignant reflections on the working classes of industrial northern England through tales like Lizzie Leigh and The Heart of John Middleton, or escape to rural North Wales with The Well of Pen Morfa. Experience the thrill of ghostly mysteries in The Old Nurses Story and The Squires Story, crafted for Christmas editions. Gaskells sophistication shines in Morton Hall and My French Master, historical fictions that gracefully navigate themes of loss and the passage of time. Additionally, her varied non-fiction offers fascinating insights into inexplicable disappearances, an expatriate gardeners life in Persia, the Huguenot history, and a delightful day out on a sheep farm in northern England. Join us in celebrating the rich tapestry of Gaskells work, narrated by Phil Benson.

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episode 016 - The Squire's story artwork

016 - The Squire's story

Dive into the compelling world of Elizabeth Gaskell, a prominent voice in Victorian literature and a key contributor to Charles Dickenss weekly magazine, Household Words, from 1850 to 1853. This collection features all of the short stories and non-fiction pieces that Gaskell published during this period, showcasing her remarkable talent. Included are her beloved serialized novels, Cranford, North and South, and My Lady Ludlow, alongside 18 shorter works that solidified her status as Dickenss most significant literary collaborator. Explore Gaskells poignant reflections on the working classes of industrial northern England through tales like Lizzie Leigh and The Heart of John Middleton, or escape to rural North Wales with The Well of Pen Morfa. Experience the thrill of ghostly mysteries in The Old Nurses Story and The Squires Story, crafted for Christmas editions. Gaskells sophistication shines in Morton Hall and My French Master, historical fictions that gracefully navigate themes of loss and the passage of time. Additionally, her varied non-fiction offers fascinating insights into inexplicable disappearances, an expatriate gardeners life in Persia, the Huguenot history, and a delightful day out on a sheep farm in northern England. Join us in celebrating the rich tapestry of Gaskells work, narrated by Phil Benson.

19. feb. 202642 min
episode 015 - My French master 2 artwork

015 - My French master 2

Dive into the compelling world of Elizabeth Gaskell, a prominent voice in Victorian literature and a key contributor to Charles Dickenss weekly magazine, Household Words, from 1850 to 1853. This collection features all of the short stories and non-fiction pieces that Gaskell published during this period, showcasing her remarkable talent. Included are her beloved serialized novels, Cranford, North and South, and My Lady Ludlow, alongside 18 shorter works that solidified her status as Dickenss most significant literary collaborator. Explore Gaskells poignant reflections on the working classes of industrial northern England through tales like Lizzie Leigh and The Heart of John Middleton, or escape to rural North Wales with The Well of Pen Morfa. Experience the thrill of ghostly mysteries in The Old Nurses Story and The Squires Story, crafted for Christmas editions. Gaskells sophistication shines in Morton Hall and My French Master, historical fictions that gracefully navigate themes of loss and the passage of time. Additionally, her varied non-fiction offers fascinating insights into inexplicable disappearances, an expatriate gardeners life in Persia, the Huguenot history, and a delightful day out on a sheep farm in northern England. Join us in celebrating the rich tapestry of Gaskells work, narrated by Phil Benson.

19. feb. 202635 min
episode 014 - My French master 1 artwork

014 - My French master 1

Dive into the compelling world of Elizabeth Gaskell, a prominent voice in Victorian literature and a key contributor to Charles Dickenss weekly magazine, Household Words, from 1850 to 1853. This collection features all of the short stories and non-fiction pieces that Gaskell published during this period, showcasing her remarkable talent. Included are her beloved serialized novels, Cranford, North and South, and My Lady Ludlow, alongside 18 shorter works that solidified her status as Dickenss most significant literary collaborator. Explore Gaskells poignant reflections on the working classes of industrial northern England through tales like Lizzie Leigh and The Heart of John Middleton, or escape to rural North Wales with The Well of Pen Morfa. Experience the thrill of ghostly mysteries in The Old Nurses Story and The Squires Story, crafted for Christmas editions. Gaskells sophistication shines in Morton Hall and My French Master, historical fictions that gracefully navigate themes of loss and the passage of time. Additionally, her varied non-fiction offers fascinating insights into inexplicable disappearances, an expatriate gardeners life in Persia, the Huguenot history, and a delightful day out on a sheep farm in northern England. Join us in celebrating the rich tapestry of Gaskells work, narrated by Phil Benson.

19. feb. 202627 min
episode 013 - Traits and stories of the Hugenots artwork

013 - Traits and stories of the Hugenots

Dive into the compelling world of Elizabeth Gaskell, a prominent voice in Victorian literature and a key contributor to Charles Dickenss weekly magazine, Household Words, from 1850 to 1853. This collection features all of the short stories and non-fiction pieces that Gaskell published during this period, showcasing her remarkable talent. Included are her beloved serialized novels, Cranford, North and South, and My Lady Ludlow, alongside 18 shorter works that solidified her status as Dickenss most significant literary collaborator. Explore Gaskells poignant reflections on the working classes of industrial northern England through tales like Lizzie Leigh and The Heart of John Middleton, or escape to rural North Wales with The Well of Pen Morfa. Experience the thrill of ghostly mysteries in The Old Nurses Story and The Squires Story, crafted for Christmas editions. Gaskells sophistication shines in Morton Hall and My French Master, historical fictions that gracefully navigate themes of loss and the passage of time. Additionally, her varied non-fiction offers fascinating insights into inexplicable disappearances, an expatriate gardeners life in Persia, the Huguenot history, and a delightful day out on a sheep farm in northern England. Join us in celebrating the rich tapestry of Gaskells work, narrated by Phil Benson.

19. feb. 202638 min
episode 012 - Morton Hall 2 artwork

012 - Morton Hall 2

Dive into the compelling world of Elizabeth Gaskell, a prominent voice in Victorian literature and a key contributor to Charles Dickenss weekly magazine, Household Words, from 1850 to 1853. This collection features all of the short stories and non-fiction pieces that Gaskell published during this period, showcasing her remarkable talent. Included are her beloved serialized novels, Cranford, North and South, and My Lady Ludlow, alongside 18 shorter works that solidified her status as Dickenss most significant literary collaborator. Explore Gaskells poignant reflections on the working classes of industrial northern England through tales like Lizzie Leigh and The Heart of John Middleton, or escape to rural North Wales with The Well of Pen Morfa. Experience the thrill of ghostly mysteries in The Old Nurses Story and The Squires Story, crafted for Christmas editions. Gaskells sophistication shines in Morton Hall and My French Master, historical fictions that gracefully navigate themes of loss and the passage of time. Additionally, her varied non-fiction offers fascinating insights into inexplicable disappearances, an expatriate gardeners life in Persia, the Huguenot history, and a delightful day out on a sheep farm in northern England. Join us in celebrating the rich tapestry of Gaskells work, narrated by Phil Benson.

19. feb. 20261 h 0 min