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Publication in London

When
October 1848
Where
London
Part of
Publication of Elizabeth Gaskell's Mary Barton

Mary Barton was published anonymously in October 1848 as two volumes.

The novel was released in October 1848. Edward Chapman had held the manuscript since mid-1847. The publication occurred in London, marking Gaskell's debut as a novelist.

Sources

  1. Mary Barton Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-25
  2. Elizabeth Gaskell Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-30

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