Margaret Oliphant Wilson Oliphant, known professionally as Mrs. Oliphant, was a prolific Scottish novelist and historical writer, whose career spanned more than 50 years. Born on April 4, 1828, in Wallyford, Scotland, she published over 120 works, including novels, travelogues, critical and historical works, and biographies. Among her most notable novels is 'Madonna Mary' (1867), a reflective work focusing on themes of love, loss, and societal expectation—a recurring motif that is characteristic of her nuanced portrayal of women's experiences in Victorian society. Mrs. Oliphant was not merely a novelist; she also took on the daunting task of completing the series 'The History of the Eighteenth Century in England' after the death of the original author, Thomas Babington Macaulay. Her literary style blends domestic realism with keen psychological insight, a method that allows her works to transcend simple storytelling and delve into the layers of her characters' lives. Mrs. Oliphant's narratives often involve the trials and resilience of women, providing a voice to the challenges that they encountered in a restrictive era. The scholarly community recognizes her as a significant figure of 19th-century literature who managed to deftly balance her prolific writing career with the struggles of her personal life, including the loss of her husband and children. Mrs. Oliphant passed away on June 25, 1897, leaving behind a legacy that continues to be studied and appreciated for its depth and humanity.
Erscheint lt. Verlag | 4.9.2022 |
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Verlagsort | Prague |
Sprache | englisch |
Themenwelt | Literatur ► Klassiker / Moderne Klassiker |
Schlagworte | 19th century • 19th century fiction • british women authors • Classical novels • Cultural Contrast • Domestic fiction • emotional turmoil • England • English literature • Families • family drama • female protagonist • Fiction • historical romance novels • Inheritance and succession • literary fiction classics • Madonna Mary book • Margaret Oliphant works • Nineteenth century • Oliphant Victorian narrative • psychological realism • public domain classics • scottish author • social life and customs • tragic heroine • Victorian England • Victorian Literature • Widows |
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