Olive - Craik, Dinah Maria Mulock
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This powerful work, the only edition of Olive available, traces its eponymous heroine's progress from her ill-starred birth to maturity as a painter and wife, offering a fascinating study of deformity and race relations. Crippled Olive Rothesay must not only win her parents' affection but also overcome their initial disgust at her physical "imperfection," a curvature of the spine. Published three years after Jane Eyre, Olive's swift fictional response to Bronte's novel raises questions of family, race, and nation through the story of Olive's struggle to take her place in the world as artist…mehr

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This powerful work, the only edition of Olive available, traces its eponymous heroine's progress from her ill-starred birth to maturity as a painter and wife, offering a fascinating study of deformity and race relations. Crippled Olive Rothesay must not only win her parents' affection but also overcome their initial disgust at her physical "imperfection," a curvature of the spine. Published three years after Jane Eyre, Olive's swift fictional response to Bronte's novel raises questions of family, race, and nation through the story of Olive's struggle to take her place in the world as artist and woman.
Olive: A Novel is a classic work of literature written by Dinah Maria Mulock Craik and originally published in 1875. The book tells the story of Olive Rothesay, a young woman who is forced to confront the challenges of life as she grows up and faces the realities of the world around her. Olive is a sensitive and intelligent character who struggles to find her place in a society that is often harsh and unforgiving. As she navigates the ups and downs of love, friendship, and family, Olive must also confront the deep-seated prejudices and injustices that exist in her world. Through her journey, Olive learns valuable lessons about the power of perseverance, the importance of compassion, and the beauty of hope. This timeless novel is a poignant and thought-provoking exploration of the human experience, and remains a beloved classic of English literature to this day.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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Autorenporträt
Dinah Maria Mulock was born in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England. She was the daughter of Thomas Mulock, a Nonconformist minister and writer, and Dinah Mulock. Her father left the family when Dinah was young, leaving her mother to raise her and her siblings. This early experience of hardship and resilience significantly influenced Dinah's writing. "John Halifax, Gentleman" (1856): This is her most famous and enduring work, telling the story of John Halifax, a self-made man who rises from humble beginnings to become a successful and respected gentleman. The novel explores themes of social mobility, integrity, and the value of hard work and character. his novel focuses on the challenges and triumphs of marriage, portraying a woman's struggle to find happiness and fulfillment within the confines of Victorian society. Dinah Maria Mulock Craik's works have had a lasting impact on English literature, particularly in the genre of domestic fiction. "John Halifax, Gentleman" remains a classic, celebrated for its portrayal of Victorian values and its inspirational story of personal and social improvement. Her contributions to children's literature, with enduring stories like "The Little Lame Prince," also highlight her versatility and broad appeal as an author. Dinah Maria Mulock Craik's dedication to exploring complex social and moral issues through compelling narratives has secured her place as a significant figure in 19th-century literature.