Oliphant

Joyce (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Captain Bellendean of Bellendean has returned to Scotland to begin life on his estate. He has brought several people with him including the older Colonel Hayward. Helping with the festivities is Joyce, the village schoolteacher - an outgoing, popular girl of high intelligence. She is engaged to Andrew Halliday, the pedantic schoolmaster from the next village. Colonel Hayward is shocked when he sees Joyce - who looks like his first wife, disappeared years ago while pregnant, and never traced. He soon learns from Joyce's history that her mother is dead, and that she must be his daughter. Almost overnight Joyce leaves behind her whole life to go with her father and his second wife to his home in England. Mrs Hayward perhaps intends to be a good stepmother to Joyce, but in fact is cold, and blames Joyce for not adapting easily.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: OTB eBook publishing
• Seitenzahl: 394
• Erscheinungstermin: 24. Juli 2020
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9783968652214
• Artikelnr.: 59880152

Autorenporträt

Mrs. Oliphant, whose full name is Margaret Oliphant Wilson Oliphant (1828-1897), was a prolific Scottish author renowned for her novels, short stories, and essays. Her work provides a rich portrayal of 19th-century British society, blending social commentary with engaging narratives. Some of his notable works are "The Chronicles of Carlingford" (1864-1870): A series of novels and stories set in a fictional English town, providing a detailed examination of social issues and personal relationships. "Phoebe, Junior" (1876): A novel that explores themes of personal growth, social expectations, and family relationships through the experiences of its female protagonist. "The Odd Women" (1893): A novel that addresses the plight of unmarried women and the challenges they face in a patriarchal society. "Hester" (1883): A novel focusing on the life and struggles of its titular character. Mrs. Oliphant's work continues to be studied for its rich portrayal of 19th-century British society and its insightful exploration of themes such as social class, gender roles, and personal. Her novels offer a window into the complexities of Victorian life and remain relevant for their literary and historical significance.