Doctor Thorne by Anthony Trollope
Doctor Thorne is a novel by Anthony Trollope, published in 1858. The story follows the life of Dr. John Thorne, a middle-aged man who lives with his mother at the family's ancestral home, Greshamsbury Park. The novel explores themes of class, gender, and social status, as well as the complexities of family relationships and the challenges of navigating societal expectations.
By Anthony Trollope · First published 1858 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Romance, Drama · 47 chapters · 261,498 words
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Before the reader is introduced to the modest country medical practitioner who is to be the chief personage of the following tale, it will be well that he should be made acquainted with some particulars as to the locality in which, and the neighbours among whom, our doctor followed his profession.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Anthony Trollope
- Date: 1858 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Romance, Drama, Social Commentary
- Length: 261,498 words
- Structure: 47 chapters, 4,463 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The book is set in the mid-19th century, depicting societal norms and politics of that era.
- Romance — The plot revolves around romantic relationships between characters.
- Drama — The narrative involves intense conflicts between characters and dramatic twists in the plot.
- Social Commentary — Trollope examines the class structures, everyday life and moral values of his contemporary society.
Tags
19th century · British literature · social class · romance · inheritance · family dynamics · gentry · satire · character study · moral dilemmas · courtship · wealth
Contents
- The Greshams of Greshamsbury
- Long, Long Ago
- Dr. Thorne
- Lessons from Courcy Castle
- Frank Gresham's First Speech
- Frank Gresham's Early Loves
- The Doctor's Garden
- Matrimonial Prospects
- Sir Roger Scatcherd
- Sir Roger's Will
- The Doctor Drinks His Tea
- When Greek Meets Greek, Then Comes the Tug of War
- The Two Uncles
- Sentence of Exile
- Courcy
- Miss Dunstable
- The Election
- The Rivals
- The Duke of Omnium
- The Proposal
- Mr. Moffat Falls Into Trouble
- Sir Roger Is Unseated
- Retrospective
- Louis Scatcherd
- Sir Roger Dies
- War
- Miss Thorne Goes on a Visit
- The Doctor Hears Something to His Advantage
- The Donkey Ride
- Post Prandial
- The Small End of the Wedge
- Mr. Oriel
- A Morning Visit
- A Barouche and Four Arrives at Greshamsbury
- Sir Louis Goes Out to Dinner
- Will He Come Again?
- Sir Louis Leaves Greshamsbury
- De Courcy Precepts and de Courcy Practice
- What the World Says About Blood
- The Two Doctors Change Patients
- Doctor Thorne Won't Interfere
- What Can You Give in Return?
- The Race of Scatcherd Becomes Extinct
- Saturday Evening and Sunday Morning
- Law Business in London
- Our Pet Fox Finds a Tail
- How the Bride Was Received, and Who Were Asked to the Wedding