Project Gutenberg 2017-04-08 Public domain in the USA. 145 Oliphant, Mrs. (Margaret) 1828 1897 Oliphant, Margaret Oliphant Wilson Mrs. (Margaret) Oliphant Olyphant, Mrs. Oliphant, M. O. W. (Margaret Oliphant Wilson) Oliphant, Mrs. Margaret Oliphant, Mrs. Wilson, Margaret The Athelings; or, the Three Gifts. Vol. 1/3 Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive) "The Athelings; or, the Three Gifts, Vol. 1/3" by Mrs. Oliphant is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story revolves around the lives and experiences of the Atheling family, particularly focusing on the three siblings—Agnes, Marian, and Charlie—as they navigate their modest upbringing and explore their ambitions, relationships, and the complexities of youth. Through their interactions and daily routines, the narrative delves into issues of aspiration, familial bonds, and societal expectations within a suburban setting. The opening of the novel introduces the idyllic yet commonplace lives of the Atheling siblings against the backdrop of an Islington suburb. The captivating contrast between the pretty Marian and her more serious sister Agnes embodies the varying aspirations within the family, while their brother Charlie grapples with his future. The chapter paints a vivid picture of the sisters on an errand, suggesting a closeness among the siblings, yet also hinting at their individual struggles and ambitions. As they engage with the world around them, the sense of innocence and emerging adulthood is palpable, inviting readers to invest in their journeys. The opening effectively sets the tone for a tale woven with the hopes and challenges of family life, and the innate desire for something greater amidst the simplicity of their existence. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 65.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en England -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction Siblings -- Fiction Families -- Fiction PR Text Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: Literature Browsing: Fiction Category: Novels Category: British Literature 384287 2025-06-21T15:28:36.296595 text/html 367530 2024-10-23T01:58:09 text/html 252894 2025-06-21T15:28:42.008120 application/epub+zip 256934 2025-06-21T15:28:37.347597 application/epub+zip 222760 2025-06-21T15:28:36.827663 application/epub+zip 389651 2025-06-21T15:28:46.080060 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 340802 2025-06-21T15:28:41.416084 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 306255 2022-09-24T20:36:55.838397 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 351197 2025-06-21T15:28:35.818609 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 331221 2024-10-23T01:58:09 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17632 2025-06-21T15:28:46.228059 application/rdf+xml 21082 2025-06-21T15:28:36.921622 image/jpeg 2863 2025-06-21T15:28:36.874649 image/jpeg 238626 2025-06-21T15:28:36.332658 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia