The Ways of Life: Two Stories by Mrs. Oliphant

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Author Oliphant, Mrs. (Margaret), 1828-1897
Title The Ways of Life: Two Stories
Note Reading ease score: 78.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Contents A preface: On the ebb tide -- Mr. Sandford -- The wonderful history of Mr. Robert Dalyell.
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Summary "The Ways of Life: Two Stories" by Mrs. Oliphant is a collection of narratives written in the late 19th century. The opening section sets the stage for poignant explorations of life’s inevitable declines and the realization of one's fading fortunes, particularly as experienced by Mr. Sandford, a painter whose once-certain successes begin to waver. This volume promises to delve deeply into the emotional and psychological landscapes that accompany the ebbing tide of existence. At the start of the book, the author presents a preface that articulates the theme of life’s ebb, contrasting it with the more commonly celebrated rise in fortunes. The narrative introduces Mr. Sandford, a successful painter approaching sixty, who is blissfully unaware that his career’s peak may already be behind him. While his family enjoys the comforts afforded by his previous success, Mr. Sandford grapples with an unsettling awareness of stagnation and the loss of artistic recognition. The opening captures the internal turmoil of a man confronting the realities of aging, artistic obscurity, and the pressure of familial expectations, creating a compelling psychological portrait that invites readers to reflect on their own experiences of success and failure. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 55270
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Nov 19, 2017
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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