Branche De Lilas

branche de lilas

by Ouida

A story of unrequited love between a young, orphaned actor and a beautiful young woman. The actor is sensitive and vulnerable, while the woman is playful and capricious. Despite his feelings for her, the woman does not return his affections. The story explores the themes of social isolation, beauty, and class prejudice.

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Ouida

England, France

Ouida was the pseudonym of the English novelist Maria Louise Ramé (although she preferred to be known as Marie Louise de la Ramée). During her career, Ouida wrote more than 40 novels, as...

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