North and South Chapter 40

In this classic tale by Elizabeth Gaskell first published in 1854, you will find not only a true heroine in Margaret Hale, but a true hero in John Thornton, as well as a realistic portrayal of England during this time period with all its ups and downs as it pushed through the industrial revolution. This fictional book will paint a happy ending, but with realistic hues of life during that day and age. If you have never read this book or are revisiting an old friend, please join us as we read one of the classics, North and South by Elizabeth Gaskell.

[@SerkanSonel]

I wish to witness the pages of this weary book flipping before my eyes as I listen, each turn a gentle breath that carries deeper into its world. I beg leave to offer my humble thanks. Best,

[@mirandareadsaloud]

That's a wonderful request, maybe I can try to do that in future books although they are all read via the computer so I'm not sure how anesthetic that would be. Thank you for your comment.

[@SerkanSonel]

@@mirandareadsaloud Dear Miranda, It has long been my hope that readings could become more interactive. With this aspiration in mind, I embarked on reading classic novels, though I had never read a novel before. Contrary to our age, as far as I know, during Charles Dickens' time, public readings and gatherings were quite popular, especially because literacy rates were lower, and books were not as widely accessible. Dickens himself was known for giving public readings of his works, which attracted large audiences although I'm uncertain whether such events would garner the same attention today. Such interactive readings are scarcely found across the entirety of RUclips [I am aware of only one channel]. Best,