Oliphant

Brownlows (eBook, ePUB)

A Novel

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In "Brownlows," Mrs. Oliphant delves into the intricate lives of her characters, illuminating the societal constraints and personal dilemmas faced by the Victorian British middle class. With her characteristic wit and keen psychological insight, Oliphant weaves a narrative that explores themes of ambition, romance, and the often stifling nature of societal expectations. The novel is marked by a rich, descriptive prose style that invites readers into the world of its characters, while also providing a critical lens on the evolving social landscape of the time. Mrs. Margaret Oliphant, a prolific Scottish novelist and biographer, crafted over 100 works spanning various genres, greatly influenced by her experiences as a widow and a mother struggling to maintain her family's livelihood. Living through a tumultuous period marked by shifting class dynamics and feminist movements, Oliphant's own trials imbued her writing with authenticity and depth. Her blend of realism and keen observations of human nature resonate throughout "Brownlows," a novel that reflects her astute commentary on gender and class. This thoughtful exploration of character and society makes "Brownlows" an invaluable read for those interested in Victorian literature and the nuances of human relationships. Readers who appreciate richly drawn characters and critical social commentary will find Oliphant's work both engaging and enlightening, making it a significant addition to any literary collection.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 572
• Erscheinungstermin: 18. Dezember 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4064066151911
• Artikelnr.: 58928791

Autorenporträt

Margaret Oliphant Wilson Oliphant was a Scottish author and historical writer who usually wrote under the name Mrs. Oliphant. She was born Margaret Oliphant Wilson on April 4, 1828, and died on June 20, 1897. She writes "domestic realism, the historical novel, and tales of the supernatural" as her short stories. Margaret Oliphant was born in Wallyford, near Musselburgh, East Lothian. She was the only daughter and youngest child still living of Margaret Oliphant (c. 1789 17 September 1854) and Francis W. Wilson, a clerk. We lived in Lasswade, Glasgow, and Liverpool when she was a child. In Wallyford, a street called Oliphant Gardens is named after her. As a girl, she was always trying new things with writing. Passages in the Life of Mrs. Margaret Maitland, her first book, came out in 1849. This was about the mostly successful Scottish Free Church movement, which was something her folks agreed with. Next came Caleb Field in 1851, the same year she met publisher William Blackwood in Edinburgh and was asked to write for Blackwood's Magazine. She did so for the rest of her life and wrote over 100 articles, including one that criticized Arthur Dimmesdale in Nathaniel Hawthorne's "The Scarlet Letter."