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The Perpetual Curate
Books On Demand - EAN : 9782322535385
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EAN : 9782322535385
Paru le : 12 sept. 2025
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- EAN13 : 9782322535385
- Réf. éditeur : 417823
- Editeur : Books On Demand
- Date Parution : 12 sept. 2025
- Disponibilite : Disponible
- Barème de remise : NS
- Nombre de pages : 684
- Format : H:210 mm L:148 mm E:47 mm
- Poids : 976gr
- Résumé : « The Perpetual Curate » by Margaret Oliphant is a classic Victorian novel that offers a nuanced portrait of church life and the challenges faced by English clergy in the 19th century. The story revolves around Frank Wentworth, the young perpetual curate of Carlingford, a fictional small town where religious and social tensions simmer beneath the surface. As a clergyman, Frank is dedicated to his parishioners and committed to his spiritual duties, but he finds himself entangled in a web of family drama, romantic entanglements, and moral dilemmas. Frank's position as perpetual curate a role without the security of a living or a parish of his own places him at the center of both admiration and suspicion in the tight-knit community. His relationships with the townspeople, particularly with the elderly Miss Leonora and the spirited Geraldine, reveal the complexities of small-town life and the expectations placed upon those in religious office. Meanwhile, Frank's family, including his aunt and brother, exert their own pressures, forcing him to navigate conflicting loyalties and personal ambitions. The novel explores themes of religious conflict and social criticism, as Frank confronts the hypocrisy and narrow-mindedness that sometimes pervade church life. Oliphant's keen observations and subtle wit bring to life the contradictions of Victorian society, where piety and prejudice often coexist. The Perpetual Curate is also a story of romance and inheritance, as Frank's future hinges not only on his moral choices but also on the shifting fortunes of those around him. Readers of Victorian novels will appreciate Oliphant's rich characterizations and her insightful commentary on the intersection of faith, duty, and personal happiness. The Perpetual Curate stands as a compelling exploration of the responsibilities and sacrifices demanded by church life, and the enduring struggle to reconcile individual conscience with community expectations.
- Biographie : Margaret Oliphant (1828.1897) was a prolific Scottish novelist and essayist whose works are celebrated for their insightful portrayal of Victorian society and church life. Born in Wallyford, near Edinburgh, Oliphant began writing at an early age to support her family after the death of her father. Over the course of her career, she authored more than ninety novels, as well as numerous biographies, histories, and critical essays, establishing herself as one of the most prominent literary figures of her time. Oliphant is best known for her Chronicles of Carlingford series, of which « The Perpetual Curate » is a key volume. Her fiction is distinguished by its realistic depiction of clergymen, family drama, and the moral complexities of small-town life. Through her nuanced characterizations and social criticism, Oliphant explored the challenges faced by women, the tensions within religious communities, and the shifting values of 19th-century England. Despite facing personal hardships, including the loss of her husband and children, Oliphant maintained a rigorous writing schedule and earned the respect of her contemporaries. Her legacy endures as a master of the Victorian novel, whose works continue to be studied for their psychological depth, wit, and enduring relevance to readers interested in church life, family dynamics, and the social history of Britain.
