The Little Pilgrim: Further Experiences (ePub)

Margaret Oliphant Wilson Oliphant, known professionally as Mrs. Oliphant, was a prolific Scottish novelist and historical writer, who typically wrote as Mrs. Oliphant. Her career, spanning from the 1850s to the 1890s, was marked by the creation of over 120 works, including novels, travelogues, historical sketches, and biographies. Oliphant's literary style often wove domestic realism with the supernatural-a blend that gave a unique touch to her stories, making her work resonant with Victorian readers and still studied today. Her novel 'The Little Pilgrim: Further Experiences' is a sequel to 'The Little Pilgrim: In the Unseen' (1882), exploring the afterlife from a distinctly Victorian perspective. This book, coupled with her 'Chronicles of Carlingford' series, demonstrates Oliphant's deftness at exploring social issues and female subjectivity within the framework of traditional spiritual beliefs. Oliphant's works were insightful and offered pertinent commentary on the mores, the struggles of women, and the fluctuating class dynamics of her time, contributing to the literary canvas of the 19th century. She has been frequently compared to her contemporaries like Anthony Trollope and George Eliot, yet her narratives carve out a distinctive voice that reflects her personal hardships and resilience. Oliphant was a trailblazer for female writers, passionately dedicated to her art, thus securing her a respectable place in the annals of British literature.