Cousin Phillis

Set against the backdrop of the Industrial Revolution, the story follows an intelligent young woman named Phillis, who feels out of place in her rural Northern England environment. Through her cousin's perspective, readers witness her journey of self-discovery as she confronts the complexities of love and the challenges of adulthood amid the societal changes of the 19th century. Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell's narrative captures the emotional depth and struggles of a young woman finding her identity during a transformative era.