The Marriage of Elinor

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Oliphant, Mrs. (Margaret), 1828-1897

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Marriage of Elinor" by Mrs. Oliphant is a novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative introduces us to John Tatham, a barrister, who is confronted with the news that his cousin, Elinor, is in love and looking to marry a man of whom he knows nothing. The story explores themes of love, societal expectations, and the complexities of personal relationships as it delves into John's conflicted feelings about Elinor's choice. The opening of the book sets up a scene where John receives a letter from his aunt expressing concern over Elinor's intentions with a man she is infatuated with, sparking a sequence of introspection and uncertainty for him. As John navigates his day, the letter's implications weigh heavily upon him, leading to a mix of cynical thoughts about relationships and a sense of uncharacteristic emotional turmoil. The chapter reveals John's deep care for Elinor, shining a light on his view of her as someone above ordinary romantic pursuits, while illustrating Elinor's independent spirit and her determination to fight against societal judgment regarding her love interests. As John contemplates his duty towards her amidst growing doubts about her suitor, the narrative hints at both personal and relational challenges that will play out in the story. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Delphine Lettau and the Online Distributed Proofreading Canada Team at http://www.pgdpcanada.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 77.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2009-04-29