Carita (1885)

Carita is a novel written by Margaret Oliphant and published in 1885. The book tells the story of a young woman named Carita who is orphaned at a young age and raised by her uncle, a wealthy and influential man. Despite her privileged upbringing, Carita is a thoughtful and introspective person who struggles to find meaning and purpose in her life. She is drawn to the world of literature and art, and spends much of her time reading and studying.As Carita grows older, she becomes increasingly aware of the limitations placed on women in Victorian society. She longs for more freedom and independence, but finds herself constrained by the expectations of her family and the social norms of the time. Despite these challenges, Carita remains determined to live life on her own terms and to pursue her passions.Throughout the novel, Carita encounters a cast of characters who challenge her worldview and force her to confront difficult truths about herself and the world around her. From her uncle's scheming business associates to her own conflicted feelings about love and marriage, Carita must navigate a complex web of relationships and social expectations in order to find her place in the world.In many ways, Carita is a reflection of Oliphant's own experiences as a woman writer in the Victorian era. Like her protagonist, Oliphant was a prolific writer who struggled to balance her creative ambitions with the demands of family and society. Through Carita's journey, Oliphant offers a nuanced and insightful exploration of the challenges faced by women in her time and the ways in which they sought to carve out their own paths in life.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.