The Landleaguers by Anthony Trollope
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| Author | Trollope, Anthony, 1815-1882 |
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| Title | The Landleaguers |
| Note | Reading ease score: 80.9 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Delphine Lettau and Joseph E. Loewenstein, M.D. |
| Summary | "The Landleaguers" by Anthony Trollope is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. Set against the backdrop of Ireland during a time of social turmoil and conflict, the story centers on the Jones family, particularly focusing on Philip Jones, a newly influential landlord, and his children as they navigate personal and political upheaval. The narrative explores themes of loyalty, the struggle for power, and the impact of social changes on familial relationships. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Mr. Philip Jones, who has recently acquired the Morony estate in County Galway amidst an era marked by tension and agitation among the Irish tenant farmers. As his family begins to adjust to their new life, serious troubles arise, particularly connected to their youngest son, Florian, who is caught in a web of religious and political conflicts. The flooding of the family’s meadows, allegedly instigated by local dissenters, heightens the stakes as Mr. Jones aims to uncover the truth behind the incident, while Florian grapples with his oath of secrecy and fear of repercussions. The opening chapters establish the characters' complexities and hint at the broader societal issues that will play a pivotal role throughout the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Political fiction |
| Subject | Ireland -- Fiction |
| Subject | Land tenure -- Fiction |
| Subject | Land League (Ireland) -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 30606 |
| Release Date | Dec 4, 2009 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jul 21, 2010 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 90 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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