Cranford (novel)
The first illustrated edition of Cranford designed by George du Maurier, 1864 | |
| Author | Elizabeth Gaskell |
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| Language | English |
| Genre | Novel |
| Publisher | Serial:Household Words |
Publication date | 1851–53 (serial), 1853 (book) |
| Publication place | United Kingdom |
| Media type | Print () |
| Preceded by | Mary Barton |
| Followed by | North and South |
Cranford is an episodic novel by English author Elizabeth Gaskell. It first appeared in instalments in the magazine Household Words, then was published with minor revisions as a book with the title Cranford in 1853. The work slowly became popular and from the start of the 20th century it saw a number of dramatic treatments for the stage, the radio and TV.