tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8011557877105021955.post5307921743817169848..comments2024-03-25T22:59:30.053+00:00Comments on Desperate Reader: Phoebe Junior – Mrs OliphantDesperate Readerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15708411387912078122noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8011557877105021955.post-5461170810714329492011-06-05T06:56:44.609+01:002011-06-05T06:56:44.609+01:00This comment has been removed by the author.JefferyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11894809653475745060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8011557877105021955.post-54367225261832663692011-05-23T23:08:52.687+01:002011-05-23T23:08:52.687+01:00The Trollope comment delighted me when I found it....The Trollope comment delighted me when I found it. I came to Phoebe Junior with lowish expectations (the title didn't appeal) but it turned out to be a highlight in the series. <br /><br />I haven't read enough criticism to get to find what was considered to be the problem with Oliphant (and probably won't because I only end up shouting at the book).<br /><br />More Oliphant should be in print.Desperate Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15708411387912078122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8011557877105021955.post-70003760683454412302011-05-23T22:13:33.678+01:002011-05-23T22:13:33.678+01:00That dig at Trollope is hilarious. I take it as a...That dig at Trollope is hilarious. I take it as affectionate, but also a sign of Oliphant's confidence, which she had certainly earned by this point.<br /><br />You certainly make this novel sound comparable to <i>The Perpetual Curate</i> - comparable good.<br /><br />The weird first-wave feminist reaction to Oliphant is amusing. My impression is that later scholars, current ones, are doing a good job of correcting the excesses of the pioneers. Still, not good enough, since more Oliphant should obviously be in print!Amateur Reader (Tom)https://www.blogger.com/profile/13675275555757408496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8011557877105021955.post-51127473476570722762011-05-23T22:03:14.766+01:002011-05-23T22:03:14.766+01:00Helen, some are in print, some print on demand cop...Helen, some are in print, some print on demand copies available, there seem to be lots of ebook versions out there and the virago copies are all available very cheaply second hand on amazon at the moment (which is good because the Penelope Fitzgerald introductions are excellent). I really hope someone does take Mrs Oliphant up, she deserves to live on.<br /><br />Claire, Phoebe Junior and Miss Marjoriebanks are the best of the series (I think) but all the books work on their own, there really is no need to read the whole series or to read them in order which is always a bonus. If you like victoriana Oliphant is a revelation, but this is also a really good book about relationships - I could probably go on all night about how marvellous she is so I hope you do come across a copy and dive in.Desperate Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15708411387912078122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8011557877105021955.post-86039794157855309162011-05-23T19:48:12.850+01:002011-05-23T19:48:12.850+01:00I've only read - and loved - Miss Majoriebanks...I've only read - and loved - Miss Majoriebanks - so am really enjoying your adventures in Carlingford. I have a feeling you mentioned that they're out of print now, a shame and rather odd when reprinting classics is very much a la mode. Perhaps someone will take Mrs Oliphant up.<br /><br />(And such a great name, are there any Oliphants left do you think?)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8011557877105021955.post-23479083254923156182011-05-23T06:14:24.147+01:002011-05-23T06:14:24.147+01:00I haven't read anything by Oliphant yet but th...I haven't read anything by Oliphant yet but this sounds absolutely perfect for me! I haven't been that excited by the plot summaries for any of her other novels but this definitely appeals!Claire (The Captive Reader)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07430380065718826213noreply@blogger.com