02363cam a22003733u 4500 22121 UtSlPG 20260610133517.0 m cr n 260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Craik, Dinah Maria Mulock, 1826-1887 Olive: A Novel Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2007 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2007-07-23 Produced by David Widger "Olive: A Novel" by Dinah Maria Mulock Craik is a fictional work written in the mid-19th century. The novel introduces us to the titular character, Olive Rothesay, who is born into a world filled with superstitions and societal expectations. As the narrative unfolds, we witness the complex emotions surrounding her birth, her mother Sybilla's struggles, and her nurse Elspie's fierce loyalty as they navigate a society that often equates worth with outward beauty. The opening of the novel presents Olive's arrival into the world, accompanied by a foreboding prophecy from an old nurse who hints at troubles ahead. As Olive's mother, Sybilla, grapples with the reality of her daughter's deformity, the contrast between her beauty and her child's perceived ugliness sets the stage for the emotional turmoil that follows. The doctor, representing a voice of cold practicality, shares the grim news of Olive's condition with Elspie, who immediately feels a deep, protective love for the helpless babe. This initial glimpse of Olive's precarious place in a world fixated on appearances suggests a story rich with themes of maternal instinct, societal judgment, and the search for inner beauty amidst external struggles. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified England -- Fiction Young women -- Fiction Domestic fiction Bildungsromans Religious fiction Young women with disabilities -- Fiction Bowers, G. (Georgina), 1836-1912 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/22121 63265 63265