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Delphi Works of Margaret Oliphant with Complete Stories of the Seen and Unseen

The book offers a curated collection of Margaret Oliphant's writings, showcasing her literary contributions across various genres. It includes her renowned short stories and essays, providing readers with a comprehensive view of her writing style and thematic concerns. more

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Margaret Oliphant
Margaret Oliphant

Margaret Oliphant was a 19th-century Scottish novelist known for her intricate psychological portrayals and profound insights into social issues. Her works covered a wide range of themes, including historical novels, social novels, and children's literature. more

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“I scarcely remember any writer who has ever ventured to say that the half of the work of the world is actually accomplished by women; and very few husbands who would be otherwise than greatly startled and amazed, if not indignant, if not derisive, at the suggestion of such an idea as that the work of their wives was equal to their own.”

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“Against the long years when family bonds make up all that is happiest in life, there must always be reckoned those moments of agitation and revolution, during which the bosom of a family is the most unrestful and disturbing place in existence.”

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