Behind the Bookshelf

A Readerly Window into Womanhood: Margaret Oliphant’s “The Library Window”

Behind the Bookshelf II:

The cushioned seat of Dalnavert’s grand bay window would have been a lovely spot for the Macdonalds to cuddle up with a book. After studying the hauntingly perplexing short story “The Library Window,” I am inclined to believe that Maragaret Oliphant would agree that this spot has a comforting appeal!

Disrespecting the Dinner Table in Emily Brontë’s Wuthering Heights

Behind the Bookshelf I: The Dalnavert dining room is set for a festive meal. However, this spotless setting is not necessarily representative of all Victorian mealtimes… To explore some unorthodox dining practices, look no further than the much-debated character of Heathcliff in Emily Brontë’s Wuthering Heights.

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