The short stories in this collection first appeared in 1851-9 and all reflect Mrs Gaskell's response to the confusion and distress caused by intolerance and lack of understanding. With the exception of "Mr Harrison's Confessions", the stories first appeared in volume form in "Round the Sofa". Edgar Wright is also the editor of Mrs Gaskell's "Mary Barton" in the World's classics series.
- ISBN10 1511699647
- ISBN13 9781511699648
- Publish Date 12 April 2015 (first published 21 November 1985)
- Publish Status Active
- Imprint Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
- Format Paperback (US Trade)
- Pages 148
- Language English