Diana Trelawny

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:

"Diana Trelawny" by Mrs. Oliphant is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around Diana Trelawny, a wealthy and independent woman who refuses to marry despite being a much sought-after match in her county. The narrative explores themes of gender roles, societal expectations, and personal autonomy against the backdrop of Victorian England. The opening of the book introduces Diana as a formidable heiress, possessing an estate and considerable wealth, and highlights her position as a respected figure in the community. Despite her societal status, Diana chooses to remain single, prioritizing her autonomy and the management of her estate over conventional marriage. The narrative further delves into her background, revealing that she was not always in such a prominent position, having ascended to her status through family connections. As she navigates her independent life, we see the dynamics of her relationships with neighboring families and her determination to fulfill her responsibilities as a landowner, setting the stage for the social intricacies and personal challenges that will unfold throughout the story. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 79.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2018-12-14