Kirsteen (eBook)
342 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654737905-8 (EAN)
Mrs. Margaret Oliphant (1828–1897), who wrote under the pen name 'Mrs. Oliphant,' was a prolific Scottish novelist and critic of the Victorian era. Born in Wallyford, East Lothian, Oliphant's literary career spans over a half-century, during which she penned more than 120 works, including novels, biographies, travel books, and historical sketches. Her novels often intertwine romance with domestic realism and frequently touch upon the themes of women's roles in society and the moral complexities of the middle class. A notable work of hers is 'Kirsteen' (1890), a story set in the early 19th century that follows the life of a young girl, Kirsteen Drummond, who defies the conventional expectations of her time to seek an independent life. Her work is characterized by nuanced female characters and an acute observation of social dynamics, which made her popular in her day and significant in the landscape of 19th-century literature. Oliphant had firsthand experience with the struggles she wrote about, having been widowed early and left to support her children and her brother's family. Her ability to merge her personal experiences with her narratives lends an authenticity to her characters and scenes. Today, Mrs. Oliphant's work provides valuable insight into Victorian society, and her thoughtful portrayals of the inner lives of women continue to resonate with readers and scholars.
Erscheint lt. Verlag | 16.9.2022 |
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Verlagsort | Prague |
Sprache | englisch |
Themenwelt | Literatur ► Klassiker / Moderne Klassiker |
Schlagworte | 19th century classics • 19th century Scotland • Autonomy • British novelists • classic women's fiction • Domestic fiction • English literature • female experience • Fiction • historical fiction • historical romance novels • Oliphant literary works • Personal Agency • resilience of women • Scotland • Scottish family life • Scottish historical fiction • self-discovery in literature • Societal roles • strong female protagonist • victorian era literature • Victorian Literature • women's independence • Women's literature |
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