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What has the author Mary C Simms Oliphant written?

Mary C. Simms Oliphant (1828-1897) was a prolific Scottish novelist, short story writer, and nonfiction author. Some of her notable works include:

1. Chronicles of Carlingford:

- Salem Chapel (1863)

- The Rector (1863)

- The Doctor's Family (1863)

- Phoebe, Junior (1876)

- Mrs. Arthur (1877)

- Miss Marjoribanks (1866)

2. Other Novels:

- Passages in the Life of Mrs. Margaret Maitland of Sunnyside (1849)

- Laird of Norlaw (1858)

- Agnes Hopetoun's Schools and Holidays (1859)

- Harry Joscelyn (1859)

- The Perpetual Curate (1864)

- Madonna Mary (1866)

- Ombra (1872)

- Innocent (1873)

- For Love and Life (1874)

- At His Gates (1872)

3. Short Story Collections:

- The Ladies Lindores (1852)

- Lilliesleaf (1855)

- Zaidee (1856)

- Stories of the Seen and the Unseen (1856)

- Days of My Life (1864)

- Within the Precincts (1879)

4. Nonfiction Works:

- Memoir of Count de Montalembert (1872)

- Historical Sketches of the Reign of George II (1869)

- The Makers of Florence: Dante, Giotto, Savonarola, and Their City (1876)

- Royal Edinburgh: Her Saints, Kings, Prophets, and Poets (1890)

5. Travel Writing:

- A Beleaguered City (1880)

- Foreign Parts (1882)

6. Children's Literature:

- The Railway Junction (1865)

- Harry Muir (1881)

- Robin (1882)

7. Biographies and Essays:

- Francis of Assisi (1870)

- The Life of Edward Irving (1862)

- Dante (1877)

- Cervantes (1880)

- Literary History of England, 18th and 19th Centuries (1882)

8. Autobiographical Writings:

- Autobiography (1899)

These works showcase Mary C. Simms Oliphant's versatility and range as a writer, addressing various genres and exploring diverse themes such as social commentary, religious beliefs, historical subjects, and more. Her contributions to Scottish literature and beyond have left a lasting impact.

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