Old Lady Mary: A Story of the Seen and the Unseen by Mrs. Oliphant
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"Old Lady Mary: A Story of the Seen and the Unseen" by Mrs. Oliphant is a novel likely written during the late 19th century. The story primarily focuses on Lady Mary, an elderly woman reflecting on her long and storied life as she grapples with the approach of death and the implications it holds for her loved ones, particularly her young goddaughter, Mary. The narrative explores themes of memory, loss, and the
intersection between the seen and the unseen, as Lady Mary contemplates her past while navigating the complexities of her present existence. The opening of the novel introduces Lady Mary, who, at an advanced age, finds it difficult to accept the reality of her mortality. Despite having experienced a full life filled with both joy and sorrow, she now enjoys a serene routine that brings her comfort. Yet, she postpones making arrangements for her inheritance, including a will, much to the concern of those around her. The narrative also introduces "little Mary," who lives under Lady Mary's care, highlighting the implications of the old lady's delayed decisions for her future. As the story unfolds, readers witness the tension between Lady Mary's contentment and the looming uncertainty for her goddaughter, underpinning the narrative's exploration of attachment and responsibility in the face of mortality. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Oliphant, Mrs. (Margaret), 1828-1897 |
|---|---|
| Title | Old Lady Mary: A Story of the Seen and the Unseen |
| Credits | Produced by Stan Goodman, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 77.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Inheritance and succession -- Fiction |
| Subject | Death -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 10049 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-10049-4 |
| Release Date | Nov 1, 2003 |
| Last Update | Oct 28, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 539 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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