Ottilie: An Eighteenth Century Idyl is a novel written by Vernon Lee and published in 1893. The story is set in the eighteenth century and revolves around the life of a young girl named Ottilie, who is the daughter of a wealthy merchant. Ottilie is a free-spirited and independent girl who enjoys spending time in nature and reading books. She is also interested in philosophy and spends a lot of time pondering the meaning of life.The novel follows Ottilie's...