Oliphant Oliphant

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Hester A Story Of Contemporary Life Vol. I

Beschreibung

Hester: A Story of Contemporary Life Vol. I is a novel set in a world of social upheaval and personal conflict. The narrative revolves around a young girl as she struggles with the complexities of family dynamics, especially after returning to England with her mother following a fall from grace. The story explores the interplay between social status, identity, and the conflicting expectations of society. At the heart of the novel is the tension between characters as they navigate misunderstandings, protection, and emotional strain. The young protagonist s interactions with a distant relative reveal the underlying conflicts of family loyalty and personal aspirations. The novel portrays the challenges of rebuilding one s life after a period of hardship, exploring the contrast between individual desires and the pressure of societal norms. Through the lens of familial relationships, the story touches on themes of resilience, personal identity, and the pursuit of stability amidst financial and emotional instability. As characters confront their own ambitions and expectations, the novel presents a poignant exploration of contemporary life and the personal struggles within.

Autor

Margaret Oliphant was a Scottish author and historical writer who usually wrote under the name Mrs. Oliphant. She was born Margaret Oliphant Wilson on April 4, 1828, and died on June 20, 1897. She writes "domestic realism, the historical novel, and tales of the supernatural" as her short stories. Margaret Oliphant was born in Wallyford, near Musselburgh, East Lothian. She was the only daughter and youngest child still living of Margaret Oliphant (c. 1789 17 September 1854) and Francis W. Wilson, a clerk. We lived in Lasswade, Glasgow, and Liverpool when she was a child. In Wallyford, a street called Oliphant Gardens is named after her. As a girl, she was always trying new things with writing. Passages in the Life of Mrs. Margaret Maitland, her first book, came out in 1849. This was about the mostly successful Scottish Free Church movement, which was something her folks agreed with. Next came Caleb Field in 1851, the same year she met publisher William Blackwood in Edinburgh and was asked to write for Blackwood's Magazine. She did so for the rest of her life and wrote over 100 articles, including one that criticized Arthur Dimmesdale in Nathaniel Hawthorne's "The Scarlet Letter".

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Double 9 Books
• Seitenzahl: 146
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. April 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 8mm
• Gewicht: 194g
• ISBN-13: 9789370813502
• ISBN-10: 9370813500
• Artikelnr.: 74785029