The Athelings; or, the Three Gifts. Complete (eBook)

Margaret Oliphant Wilson Oliphant (1828–1897), known professionally as Mrs. Oliphant, was a prolific Scottish novelist and historical writer, who typically wrote as Mrs. Oliphant. Her fictional works encompass domestic realism, the historical novel and tales of the supernatural. The breadth of her literary talent was accompanied by her extraordinary productivity; she wrote more than 120 works of fiction and non-fiction over the course of her career. Among her best-known works is 'The Athelings; or, the Three Gifts', a novel that showcases her nuanced understanding of the complexities of family life and her skill in character delineation. Mrs. Oliphant's writing style smoothly combines a keen eye for detail with a rich narrative voice, often infusing her storytelling with a subtle irony that exposes the follies and foibles of Victorian society. Her literary contributions were largely overshadowed by her male contemporaries but have more recently received recognition for their depth and social commentary. Oliphant's perseverance in literature provided a significant contribution to English literature, allowing her voice to persist and influence readers and scholars even after her passing.