Böcker av Margaret Oliphant

Voici un petit roman qui est, à mon goût, une merveille. M. Henri Bremond a eu l'heureuse idée de traduire de l'anglais la Ville enchantée. Et qu'un tel esprit, à qui nous devons d'avoir mieux compris Newman et Fénelon, se soit plu à cette tâche effacée, voilà un signe, plus clair que toutes les préfaces, en faveur de ce petit livre. Pourtant, je ne puis m'empêcher d'y joindre mon témoignage et de dire à mes amis: Écoutez, recueillez cette note charmante et très haute, le son argentin d'une cloche. C'est l'accent qu'aujourd'hui beaucoup de nous désirent d'entendre...

Explore the rich tradition of English literature with Oliphant's sweeping survey, which traces the development of the English language and its literary forms from Beowulf to the Victorian era. Engaging and informative, this book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the great works of English literature.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Get lost in a world of mystery and romance with Ombra, a captivating novel by Margaret Oliphant. Set in Italy, this book tells the story of a young woman named Lucy who becomes embroiled in a complex web of secrets and lies when she falls in love with an enigmatic Italian count. Will she be able to uncover the truth before it's too late?This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

A stirring and lyrical tale of the trials and tribulations of the Scottish people in the tumultuous years of the early 19th century. With a rich cast of characters and a vivid sense of place and time, Oliphant's novel is a masterpiece of historical fiction that will enchant readers of all ages and backgrounds.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

A classic ghost story illustrated by acclaimed cartoonist, Seth.Retired officer Colonel Mortimer takes a lease on the mansion of Brentwood, the grounds of which share the ruins of an older house, including a strange, vacant doorway, but eerie events begin to unfold and Mortimer's son falls ill. As the supernatural takes hold, Mortimer resolves to do what he must to save his son even as he ventures further into an increasingly horrifying place.