An Old Man's Love by Anthony Trollope

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Author Trollope, Anthony, 1815-1882
Title An Old Man's Love
Credits E-text prepared by Delphine Lettau, Joseph E. Loewenstein, M.D., and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary "An Old Man's Love" by Anthony Trollope is a novel written in the late 19th century. This story revolves around Mr. William Whittlestaff, a man of fifty who is contemplating his life and responsibilities, particularly concerning Mary Lawrie, a young woman whom he has taken into his home following the death of her stepmother. The book explores themes of love, age, social expectations, and the complexities of human relationships. The opening of the novel introduces us to Mr. Whittlestaff at his country estate in Hampshire, where he reflects on a letter concerning Mary Lawrie's future. The letter informs him of her dire situation after her stepmother's passing, as she is left with the burden of becoming a governess despite being unprepared for it. Mr. Whittlestaff wrestles with his feelings and thoughts about bringing Mary into his household as a daughter or perhaps something more, revealing his internal conflict about age, attraction, and the societal norms that come into play. As he ultimately decides to invite Mary to live with him, the dynamic between Mr. Whittlestaff and the young woman becomes central, setting the stage for the unfolding drama of their intertwined fates. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject England -- Fiction
Subject Love stories
Subject Triangles (Interpersonal relations) -- Fiction
Subject Guardian and ward -- Fiction
Subject Middle-aged men -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 25001
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jul 21, 2010
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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