How did Gaskell typically refer to herself in publications?
Elizabeth Cleghorn
Mrs. Gaskell
E.C. Stevenson
Lizzy Stevenson
Answer
Mrs. Gaskell was the pen name adopted by Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell for her literary works. She chose this pseudonym to maintain a sense of privacy and separate her personal life from her professional writing career. Using this name allowed her to navigate the publishing world and gain recognition for her literary contributions while maintaining a degree of anonymity.
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