Oliphant

Broschiertes Buch

The Open Door, And The Portrait

Beschreibung

The open door, and the portrait is written by Margaret O. Wilson Oliphant that begins with the English system did not commend itself to Scotland these days. There was no little Eton at Fettes, nor any genteel exotic of that class to tempt either my wife or me. It stands on a fine and wealthy slope of the country between the Pentland Hills and the Firth. In clear weather, you could see the blue gleam of the great estuary on one side, and the blue heights on the other. The village of Brentwood lay almost under the house, on the other side of the ravine. In the park which surrounded the house were the ruins of a former mansion. The story goes on with Grove, a large old house in the immediate neighborhood of a little town. It belonged to a period when the land was cheap, and there was no occasion to economize. The house was dull, and so were its last inhabitants, and the furniture was faded and dingy. The drawing room was the one place in the house where nobody ever entered.

Autor

Mrs. Margaret Oliphant Wilson Oliphant (1828-1897) was a prolific Scottish novelist and historical writer, who typically published as Mrs. Oliphant. Her career, which spanned over four decades, encompasses more than 120 works, including novels, short stories, biographies, and literary history, which earned her a distinguished place in the British literary landscape of the 19th century. Best known for her engaging portrayals of Scottish provincial life and her supernatural fiction, she was a contemporary and acquaintance of other literary figures such as Charles Dickens and George Eliot. Her writing style often delves into the issues of women's suffrage and moral dilemmas wrought by the changing social landscape of her times. In 'The Open Door, and the Portrait' (1882), Oliphant explores two different facets of her versatility. 'The Open Door' is an atmospheric tale of the supernatural that was well received in her lifetime and remains a classic of the genre. On the other hand, 'The Portrait' is a more domestic tale of family life and the interpersonal struggles within it. Both stories are exemplary of Oliphant's keen understanding of human nature and her ability to blend the mysterious with the everyday. Despite facing personal tragedies, including the deaths of her children and husband, Oliphant's work ethic and literary output remained remarkable, securing her legacy as a significant figure in Victorian literature.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: DOUBLE 9 BOOKSLLP
• Seitenzahl: 80
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Januar 2023
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 5mm
• Gewicht: 131g
• ISBN-13: 9789357275088
• ISBN-10: 9357275088
• Artikelnr.: 67465970