At His Gates: A Novel. Vol. 1 (of 3) by Mrs. Oliphant
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"At His Gates: A Novel. Vol. 1 (of 3)" by Mrs. Oliphant is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story introduces Mr. and Mrs. Robert Drummond, a couple navigating their contrasting aspirations and disappointments in Victorian society. Robert is a painter of genre art who yearns for recognition as a historical artist, while Helen, his wife from a well-off family, grapples with her dreams of fame and artistic prowess
that remain unfulfilled in her husband's work. The opening of the novel establishes the Drummonds' domestic life in Kensington, portraying Helen’s internal struggle with Robert's mediocrity as an artist. Although Robert is a talented painter, he lacks the genius Helen desires, creating a rift between them. As Helen contemplates their life, she feels a mix of pride and discontent, questioning the sacrifices they have made, especially as her cousin, Mr. Reginald Burton, reenters their lives with the prospect of wealth through commercial speculation. The narrative sets the stage for a complex examination of ambition, identity, and the personal sacrifices made in pursuit of art and success, all while exploring the tensions in their marriage and the societal expectations of the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Oliphant, Mrs. (Margaret), 1828-1897 |
|---|---|
| Title | At His Gates: A Novel. Vol. 1 (of 3) |
| Credits |
Produced by Delphine Lettau, Mary Meehan & the online Distributed Proofreaders Canada team at www.pgdpcanada.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 78.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | London (England) -- Fiction |
| Subject | Clergy -- Fiction |
| Subject | Commercial crimes -- Fiction |
| Subject | Capitalists and financiers -- Fiction |
| Subject | Artists -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 47618 |
| Release Date | Dec 10, 2014 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 379 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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