作者: Rhoda Broughton

Rhoda Broughton (1840–1920) was an eminent Victorian and early Edwardian author, recognized for her contributions to the genre of sensation fiction and her exploration of women”s experiences and emotions in a society bound by strict social etiquettes. A niece of the renowned novelist Sheridan Le Fanu, Broughton showed early on a proclivity for writing, with her breakout novel “Cometh Up as a Flower” signaling the arrival of a distinctive voice in English literature. Her literary style often merged the subtleties of romantic plots with an incisive commentary on the position of women, making her work celebrated and, sometimes, controversial. “Doctor Cupid”, one of her later works, is emblematic of her ability to weave intricate narratives that engage with themes of love and morality. The novel showcases Broughton”s adeptness in crafting character-driven stories that simultaneously offer a critique of societal norms. Although her popularity waned with the advent of modern literary tastes, Broughton”s work remains an important fixture in discussions of 19th-century literature, particularly for its authentic portrayal of the complexities of female life and its challenge to conventional narrative forms.