The Listener In Oxford (1840)

By Caroline Wilson

Book Overview

""The Listener in Oxford"" is a novel written by Caroline Wilson and published in the year 1840. The story revolves around a young woman named Emily, who travels to Oxford to visit her brother. While there, she becomes enamored with the academic and literary culture of the city, attending lectures and meeting with various scholars and intellectuals. Along the way, she also becomes embroiled in a romantic intrigue involving a young man named Charles and a mysterious woman named Mrs. St. Clair. As Emily navigates the complexities of love and intellectual pursuit, she must also contend with the social norms and expectations of Victorian society. Through her experiences, the novel explores themes of education, gender roles, and the pursuit of knowledge in a rapidly changing world. ""The Listener in Oxford"" is a compelling work of historical fiction that offers a vivid portrayal of life in 19th century England, as well as a thought-provoking meditation on the nature of learning and personal growth.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165597500
• ISBN13: 9781165597505
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"