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Elizabeth Gaskell
Accursed Race

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A short essay by acclaimed Victorian writer Elizabeth Gaskell, ‘An Accursed Race’ is a study of the plight of the much-persecuted minority group the Cagots. In her essay, Gaskell explores the reasons behind their persecution in Europe, the commonly held superstitions surrounding them, and describes their ill-treatment in an effort to change the attitude towards this group. –

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Language English ● Format EPUB ● ISBN 9788726951448 ● Publisher Saga Egmont International ● Published 2021 ● Downloadable 3 times ● Currency EUR ● ID 8035396 ● Copy protection Adobe DRM

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