| Author |
Trollope, Frances Eleanor, 1835-1913 |
| Title |
A Charming Fellow, Volume III
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 81.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Delphine Lettau, Mary Meehan, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive/American Libraries (http://www.archive.org/details/americana)
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| Summary |
"A Charming Fellow, Volume III" by Frances Eleanor Trollope is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the complex dynamics between the main characters, Mrs. Algernon Errington and her husband Algernon, as they navigate the challenges of their marriage, financial struggles, and social expectations in a genteel society. The narrative delves into themes of jealousy, love, and the impact of societal pressures on personal relationships. The opening of the novel sets a dramatic tone at Ivy Lodge, highlighting a conflict at dinner between Mrs. Errington and Algernon. As Mrs. Errington recounts her grievances while maintaining decorum around their servant, the underlying tension between the couple becomes evident. Algernon’s indifference to her turmoil and the external pressures they face prompt Castalia’s feelings of insecurity, particularly regarding her husband's past connection with a young woman named Rhoda Maxfield. The scene illustrates the fragility of Castalia's emotional state as she grapples with jealousy and a desire for validation, suggesting a deeper exploration of their relationship throughout the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
35430 |
| Release Date |
Feb 28, 2011 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Nov 10, 2011 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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