 Title page of the first edition, 1848 | |
| Author | Elizabeth Gaskell |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Genre | Romance novel |
| Published | 1848 |
| Publisher | Chapman & Hall |
| Publication place | United Kingdom |
| Followed by | Cranford |
Mary Barton: A Tale of Manchester Life was the first novel by English author Elizabeth Gaskell, first published in 1848. The story is set in the English city of Manchester between 1839 and 1842, and deals with the difficulties faced by the Victorian working class.