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100	1		_aOliphant, Mrs. _q(Margaret), _d1828-1897
245	1	0	_aChristian Melville
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2023
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2023-10-20
508			_aChuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive)
520			_a"Christian Melville" by Mrs. Oliphant is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story explores the lives of the Melville family, particularly focusing on Christian, the eldest daughter who bears the weight of responsibility for her siblings. The narrative delves into themes of familial duty, loss, and the struggles of faith amidst life's trials. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to the Melville household on New Year's Eve, a time intertwined with both joy and sorrow, as Christian reflects on her mother's absence and the recent changes within her family. As the festivities unfold, the dynamics of the family are revealed: Christian is portrayed as a caring and somber figure, responsible for her younger siblings, while her brother Halbert is hinted to be grappling with profound existential questions. The opening chapters evoke a sense of transition as Christian navigates her dual role of celebrator and mourner, setting the stage for the deeper emotional and moral challenges the characters will face. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_pOriginally published: _cNew York: George Routledge and Sons, 1873
653			_aFiction
856	4		_uhttps://archive.org/details/Christian_Melville/page/n1/mode/2up
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/71919
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