The Two Marys by Mrs. Oliphant
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"The Two Marys" by Mrs. Oliphant is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around Mary Peveril, the daughter of a clergyman, and her complex emotional journey as she navigates the changes in her life, particularly with the arrival of her father's new wife, Mary Martindale. The narrative is set in a modest London neighborhood and explores themes of love, companionship, and demographic shifts through the lens of
these two women who eventually become intertwined in unexpected ways. The opening of "The Two Marys" introduces us to Mary Peveril and her upbringing in a humble home with her father, the Reverend Peveril, after the death of her mother. The narrative captures Mary’s nostalgic reflections on her childhood, marked by dreams of grandeur and her deep bond with her father. However, her tranquil life is disrupted when her father expresses a desire to marry again, revealing the challenges that will come as the new Mary enters their lives. As Mary grapples with feelings of discontent and jealousy towards her father’s new partner, the stage is set for conflicts that will test their relationships and evolve as they face future trials together. The opening effectively establishes the emotional stakes and character dynamics, foreshadowing both struggle and growth within their intertwined lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Oliphant, Mrs. (Margaret), 1828-1897 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Two Marys |
| Contents | The two Marys -- Grove Road, Hampstead. |
| 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: 78.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 52615 |
| Release Date | Jul 23, 2016 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 283 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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