Marion Fay: A Novel by Anthony Trollope
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"Marion Fay: A Novel" by Anthony Trollope is a fictional work written in the late 19th century. The narrative revolves around the tensions in the aristocratic Trafford family, specifically focusing on the relationships and social norms challenged by love that crosses social class boundaries, particularly the potential romance between Lady Frances, the daughter of the Marquis of Kingsbury, and George Roden, a Post Office clerk. The story delves into the political and
personal implications of such a union against the backdrop of class distinctions during this period. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to the Marquis of Kingsbury, who is disheartened by his nephew Lionel Trafford's radical political stance, marking a departure from the family's traditional Tory values. The narrative establishes a broader conflict within the family dynamic, particularly concerning Lord Hampstead, the Marquis's heir, who is friends with George Roden. When Lady Frances reveals that she has pledged herself to Roden, it sets off a chain reaction of familial disapproval, especially from the Marchioness, creating an atmosphere of tension and conflict. The opening presents strong themes surrounding societal expectations, class, and the complexity of love as the family grapples with the impending changes their daughter’s choices will bring. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Trollope, Anthony, 1815-1882 |
|---|---|
| Title | Marion Fay: A Novel |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Delphine Lettau and Joseph E. Loewenstein, M.D. |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 80.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | England -- Fiction |
| Subject | Love stories |
| Subject | Male friendship -- Fiction |
| Subject | Social classes -- Fiction |
| Subject | Quakers -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 30100 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-30100-6 |
| Release Date | Sep 27, 2009 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 701 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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