A Widow's Tale, and Other Stories by Mrs. Oliphant

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Author Oliphant, Mrs. (Margaret), 1828-1897
Author of introduction, etc. Barrie, J. M. (James Matthew), 1860-1937
Title A Widow's Tale, and Other Stories
Contents A widow's tale -- Queen Eleanor and Fair Rosamond -- Mademoiselle -- The lily and the thorn -- The strange adventures of John Percival -- A story of a wedding-tour -- John -- The whirl of youth -- The heirs of Kellie.
Credits E-text prepared by Delphine Lettau, Mary Meehan, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Canada Team
Summary "A Widow's Tale and Other Stories" by Mrs. Oliphant is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. This volume explores themes of love, duty, and the complexities of women's lives, focusing on various characters navigating societal expectations and personal relationships. Notable among these is Nelly Brunton, a young widow returning to her family home after her husband's death, and the dynamics that unfold upon her re-entry into the familial and social sphere. At the start of "A Widow's Tale," the Bamptons are preparing to receive a visit from their widowed cousin, Nelly, which brings a mix of apprehension and excitement. The story introduces the tension between Nelly's return to a lively household, filled with romantic entanglements, and her own subdued grief as she grapples with her new identity as a widow. The younger sister, May, is particularly concerned about Nelly's presence disrupting her budding relationship with a young man named Fitzroy. As the narrative unfolds, it sets the stage for the complex interactions between the characters—including the stirrings of jealousy and the awkwardness of loss—against the backdrop of societal norms and expectations surrounding widowhood and romantic aspirations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Fiction
Subject Short stories
Category Text
EBook-No. 43084
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Sep 8, 2016
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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