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LoC No.: 08028878
Title: Sir Harry Hotspur of Humblethwaite
Note: Reading ease score: 79.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: E-text prepared by Delphine Lettau and Joseph E. Loewenstein, M.D.
Summary: "Sir Harry Hotspur of Humblethwaite" by Anthony Trollope is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around Sir Harry Hotspur, the well-to-do baronet of Humblethwaite, and his complexities regarding family legacy, duty, and the challenges posed by his only daughter Emily's future. The narrative explores themes of societal expectations, personal choices, and the significance of family honor in the face of changing circumstances. The beginning of the novel introduces readers to Sir Harry Hotspur, a nobleman grappling with the recent death of his only son and the implications it has on the future of his lineage and estate. While he mourns this loss, he is faced with the responsibility of determining how to manage his extensive property and legacy, particularly considering his daughter’s status as an heiress. In this opening portion, we also meet Lady Elizabeth, Sir Harry's wife, who supports him through their shared grief while navigating societal pressures surrounding their daughter’s marriage prospects, particularly concerning her cousin George and the more suitable Lord Alfred Gresley. The characters' interactions set the stage for a storyline rich with themes of love, honor, and the complexities of familial expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Trollope, Anthony, 1815-1882
EBook No.: 27712
Published: Jan 5, 2009
Downloads: 83
Language: English
Subject: Inheritance and succession -- Fiction
Subject: Domestic fiction
Subject: Fathers and daughters -- Fiction
Subject: Cumberland (England) -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 08028878
Title: Sir Harry Hotspur of Humblethwaite
Note: Reading ease score: 79.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: E-text prepared by Delphine Lettau and Joseph E. Loewenstein, M.D.
Summary: "Sir Harry Hotspur of Humblethwaite" by Anthony Trollope is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around Sir Harry Hotspur, the well-to-do baronet of Humblethwaite, and his complexities regarding family legacy, duty, and the challenges posed by his only daughter Emily's future. The narrative explores themes of societal expectations, personal choices, and the significance of family honor in the face of changing circumstances. The beginning of the novel introduces readers to Sir Harry Hotspur, a nobleman grappling with the recent death of his only son and the implications it has on the future of his lineage and estate. While he mourns this loss, he is faced with the responsibility of determining how to manage his extensive property and legacy, particularly considering his daughter’s status as an heiress. In this opening portion, we also meet Lady Elizabeth, Sir Harry's wife, who supports him through their shared grief while navigating societal pressures surrounding their daughter’s marriage prospects, particularly concerning her cousin George and the more suitable Lord Alfred Gresley. The characters' interactions set the stage for a storyline rich with themes of love, honor, and the complexities of familial expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Trollope, Anthony, 1815-1882
EBook No.: 27712
Published: Jan 5, 2009
Downloads: 83
Language: English
Subject: Inheritance and succession -- Fiction
Subject: Domestic fiction
Subject: Fathers and daughters -- Fiction
Subject: Cumberland (England) -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.