Christmas at Thompson Hall by Anthony Trollope
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"Christmas at Thompson Hall" by Anthony Trollope is a humorous short story written in the late 19th century. This tale revolves around the themes of misunderstanding and the complications that can arise from familial obligations during the holiday season. Set against the backdrop of a chilly French winter, it showcases the mix of social dynamics and personal relationships typical of the Victorian era. The story follows Mrs. Brown, who is determined to
join her family for Christmas at Thompson Hall despite her husband's reluctance. As they travel, storms and a series of unfortunate mishaps lead Mrs. Brown on a fateful journey where, in her quest to procure mustard for her husband's sore throat, she mistakenly applies a mustard plaster to the wrong man, Mr. Jones, in a hotel room. This blunder leads to comedic tension, especially when both families converge for Christmas. Although Mrs. Brown's intentions are benign, the story explores the delicate balance of duty and the chaos of familial expectations during the holidays, culminating in a surprising and light-hearted resolution at Thompson Hall. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Trollope, Anthony, 1815-1882 |
|---|---|
| Title | Christmas at Thompson Hall |
| Credits |
Produced by Chuck Greif (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 79.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Christmas stories |
| Subject | England -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 58558 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-58558-1 |
| Release Date | Dec 28, 2018 |
| Last Update | Jan 24, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 671 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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