Ottilie: An Eighteenth Century Idyl (1893)

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 journey as she navigates the complexities of life in the eighteenth century. Along the way, she encounters a number of interesting characters, including a group of philosophers who challenge her beliefs and a young man named Felix who she falls in love with. Ottilie's relationship with Felix is complicated, as he is engaged to another woman and their love is forbidden.Throughout the novel, Ottilie struggles to find her place in the world and to reconcile her desire for freedom with the expectations of society. She is a strong and independent character who is not afraid to challenge the norms of her time, and her story is a powerful reflection on the complexities of life in the eighteenth century.Overall, Ottilie: An Eighteenth Century Idyl is a beautifully written novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into life in the eighteenth century. It is a story of love, philosophy, and the pursuit of freedom, and it is sure to captivate readers with its vivid characters and richly imagined world.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.