The Primrose Path: A Chapter in the Annals of the Kingdom of Fife: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
The Primrose Path: A Chapter in the Annals of the Kingdom of Fife: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
The Primrose Path: A Chapter in the Annals of the Kingdom of Fife is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Oliphant, Mrs. (Margaret) (1828–1897).
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"The Primrose Path: A Chapter in the Annals of the Kingdom of Fife" by Mrs. Oliphant is a novel written in the late 19th century. It explores themes of social class, education, and the intricacies of human relationships through the life of its main character, Margaret Leslie, a young girl living in an old, decaying manor house in Scotland. The narrative likely reflects the author's keen observations of Victorian society and the struggles faced by women during that time. The opening of "The Primrose Path" introduces us to Earl’s-hall, the ancestral home of the Leslie family, set against the serene yet harsh backdrop of Fife's rural landscape. We meet Margaret, a seventeen-year-old girl, who navigates her life with a blend of innocence and curiosity while being virtually neglected in terms of formal education. Conversations between Margaret and her old caretaker, Bell, reveal both her imaginative spirit and her yearning for something more than her sheltered existence. As Margaret grapples with her isolation and begins to come into contact with the mysteries of love, identity, and her family's legacy, the stage is set for her journey toward self-discovery and the entanglements of her relationships with those who traverse the boundaries of her otherwise confined world.
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- Title: The Primrose Path: A Chapter in the Annals of the Kingdom of Fife
- Author credits: Oliphant, Mrs. (Margaret) (1828–1897)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Fife (Scotland) -- Fiction
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- Category: British Literature
- Category: Novels
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