Olive: A Novel by Dinah Maria Mulock Craik

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Author Craik, Dinah Maria Mulock, 1826-1887
Illustrator Bowers, G. (Georgina), 1836-1912
Title Olive: A Novel
Note Reading ease score: 80.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits Produced by David Widger
Summary "Olive: A Novel" by Dinah Maria Mulock Craik is a fictional work written in the mid-19th century. The novel introduces us to the titular character, Olive Rothesay, who is born into a world filled with superstitions and societal expectations. As the narrative unfolds, we witness the complex emotions surrounding her birth, her mother Sybilla's struggles, and her nurse Elspie's fierce loyalty as they navigate a society that often equates worth with outward beauty. The opening of the novel presents Olive's arrival into the world, accompanied by a foreboding prophecy from an old nurse who hints at troubles ahead. As Olive's mother, Sybilla, grapples with the reality of her daughter's deformity, the contrast between her beauty and her child's perceived ugliness sets the stage for the emotional turmoil that follows. The doctor, representing a voice of cold practicality, shares the grim news of Olive's condition with Elspie, who immediately feels a deep, protective love for the helpless babe. This initial glimpse of Olive's precarious place in a world fixated on appearances suggests a story rich with themes of maternal instinct, societal judgment, and the search for inner beauty amidst external struggles. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject England -- Fiction
Subject Young women -- Fiction
Subject Domestic fiction
Subject Bildungsromans
Subject Religious fiction
Subject Young women with disabilities -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 22121
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Feb 24, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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