Mary Olivier a Life - May Sinclair - Bog

Mary Olivier a Life is a novel written by British author May Sinclair. It was first published in 1919 and tells the story of Mary Olivier, a young woman growing up in late 19th-century England. The novel is a coming-of-age story that explores themes of sexuality, spirituality, and the struggle for personal freedom.The book is divided into three parts, each of which covers a different stage in Mary's life. In the first part, we see Mary as a young girl growing up in a strict, religious household. Her father is a minister, and her mother is a devoted wife and mother. Mary is a sensitive and imaginative child who struggles to reconcile her own desires with the expectations of her family and society.In the second part of the book, Mary is a young woman who has left home to pursue her own interests. She becomes involved with a group of artists and intellectuals who challenge her beliefs and open her up to new experiences. She falls in love with a young man named Martin, but their relationship is complicated by their differing views on religion and morality.In the final part of the book, Mary has settled into a more stable life. She has married and become a mother, but she still struggles with the same questions of identity and purpose that have haunted her throughout her life. She must confront her own mortality and make peace with the choices she has made.Overall, Mary Olivier a Life is a beautifully written novel that explores the complexities of human experience. It is a poignant and insightful portrait of a young woman's journey towards self-discovery and personal fulfillment.1919. Mary Olivier is one of May Sinclair's best-remembered novels. The youngest of four children and the only girl in her Victorian family, Mary Olivier faces formidable barriers: she will not be educated as her brothers, nor will she be afforded their freedoms. Held emotionally hostage to a calculating mother, Mary retreats into her imagination and into books. Rejecting Victorian formulas, she becomes a published poet and refuses to marry a succession of suitors. Yet she remains a dutiful daughter. Hers is a timeless story in which obligation and liberty, acquiescence and rebellion coexist in a fully realized, ultimately modern woman.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.