A House Divided Against Itself; vol. 2 of 3 by Mrs. Oliphant
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"A House Divided Against Itself" by Mrs. Oliphant is a novel written in the late 19th century. This work focuses on the complexities of relationships and personal identity within a family, particularly through the experiences of the Waring sisters, Constance and Frances. The narrative appears to delve into themes of loneliness, societal expectations, and the struggle for individuality against familial and social pressures, revealing the contrasting natures of the sisters. The opening
of the novel introduces us to Constance Waring, who is struggling with feelings of abandonment and isolation following the departure of her sister, Frances. Constance is portrayed as someone caught between her desire for independence and the overwhelming pull of familial duty and societal roles. As she interacts with her father, Mr. Waring, the two engage in a heartfelt, yet charged conversation about personal aspirations and the constraints they face. Their dialogue hints at deeper familial tensions and the weight of expectations they bear. Constance's early reflections on her situation set the stage for her character's evolution, while also establishing a sense of precariousness in her interactions with the other characters, particularly her budding relationship with Captain Gaunt. The complexities of their relationships and the tension between personal desires against societal norms unfold in this rich narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Oliphant, Mrs. (Margaret), 1828-1897 |
|---|---|
| Title | A House Divided Against Itself; vol. 2 of 3 |
| Credits |
Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 79.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 61443 |
| Release Date | Feb 18, 2020 |
| Last Update | Oct 17, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 282 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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