Olive: A Novel by Dinah Maria Mulock Craik
"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 outwardbeauty. 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.)
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| Author | Craik, Dinah Maria Mulock, 1826-1887 |
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| 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 |
| 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 | Jul 23, 2007 |
| Most Recently Updated | Feb 24, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 490 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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