Mrs. General Talboys by Anthony Trollope
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| Author | Trollope, Anthony, 1815-1882 |
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| Title | Mrs. General Talboys |
| Note | Reading ease score: 78.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Transcribed from the 1864 Chapman and Hall "Tales of All Countries" edition by David Price |
| Summary | "Mrs. General Talboys" by Anthony Trollope is a novel written in the mid-19th century, likely during the Victorian era. This work delves into the complexities of social relations, womanhood, and moral critique within the context of a vibrant expatriate community in Rome. The story revolves around the character of Mrs. General Talboys, highlighting her enthusiasm, her complicated personality, and the dynamics of her interactions with various characters in a setting that allows for both artistic aspiration and social entanglement. The narrative unfolds as Mrs. Talboys, who is portrayed as a passionate yet somewhat controversial figure, engages with a circle of English and American expatriates, including a literary lion named Conrad Mackinnon and a young sculptor, Charles O’Brien. Throughout her winter in Rome, Mrs. Talboys seeks to escape the confines of her domestic life and the expectations placed upon her as a wife and mother. Her enthusiasm drives her to both lofty sentiments and imprudent actions, especially in her sympathy for O’Brien’s marital troubles, which leads to a moment of emotional tension between them. Ultimately, her quest for personal freedom and self-expression results in a hurtful incident that forces her to confront her ideals against societal norms. The novel explores themes of love, propriety, and the quest for identity amidst the constraints of marriage and societal expectations, concluding with Mrs. Talboys reaffirming her principles in a manner that firmly grounds her character in both dignity and complexity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Subject | British -- Italy -- Fiction |
| Subject | Man-woman relationships -- Fiction |
| Subject | Rome (Italy) -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 3716 |
| Release Date | Feb 1, 2003 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 16, 2015 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 60 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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