Elizabeth Gaskell was born in 1810. She was an English novelist, short-story writer, and biographer. Her notable works include novels such as "Mary Barton", "North and South" and "Wives and Daughters", depicting the lives of working class and middle class people. She also wrote biographies of prominent figures such as Charlotte Brontë.
The Marvelous World of Elizabeth Gaskell: A Journey through the Life and Works of an English Literary Icon