The Story Of A Governess

by Oliphant Oliphant

Overview

The Story of a Governess tells the journey of a young woman stepping into a new role, filled with optimism and hope despite the uncertainty of her position. Leaving behind the safety of her childhood home, she embarks on a new life as a governess in a family she barely knows. The story highlights the contrast between social classes and the expectations placed on women during this time, showing the young governess s desire for independence as she transitions into adulthood. The opening portrays her departure from her sheltered life, marked by both the care and concern of her well-wishing parents. Unlike the typical portrayal of governesses, she approaches the challenge with a sense of adventure, humorously reflecting on her preconceptions about her new family. As the narrative progresses, it becomes evident that her journey will involve both challenges and growth as she navigates the complexities of her role and the dynamics within the family. Through Janet s experiences, the novel explores the complexities of personal and social expectations, offering a nuanced perspective on her life and future.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9789370819894
Publisher:	Double 9 Books
Publication date:	04/01/2025
Pages:	350
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.78(d)

About the Author

Margaret Oliphant was a Scottish author and historical writer who usually wrote under the name Mrs. Oliphant. She was born Margaret Oliphant Wilson on April 4, 1828, and died on June 20, 1897. She writes "domestic realism, the historical novel, and tales of the supernatural" as her short stories. Margaret Oliphant was born in Wallyford, near Musselburgh, East Lothian. She was the only daughter and youngest child still living of Margaret Oliphant (c. 1789 17 September 1854) and Francis W. Wilson, a clerk. We lived in Lasswade, Glasgow, and Liverpool when she was a child. In Wallyford, a street called Oliphant Gardens is named after her. As a girl, she was always trying new things with writing. Passages in the Life of Mrs. Margaret Maitland, her first book, came out in 1849. This was about the mostly successful Scottish Free Church movement, which was something her folks agreed with. Next came Caleb Field in 1851, the same year she met publisher William Blackwood in Edinburgh and was asked to write for Blackwood's Magazine. She did so for the rest of her life and wrote over 100 articles, including one that criticized Arthur Dimmesdale in Nathaniel Hawthorne's "The Scarlet Letter."