Ruth, And Other Tales is a collection of short stories written by Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell and first published in 1890. The book includes the titular story, as well as several other tales that explore themes of love, loss, and social injustice. The central story, Ruth, tells the story of a young woman who falls in love with a wealthy man, only to be abandoned and shunned by society when she becomes pregnant out of wedlock. The story follows Ruth's...
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