He Knew He Was Right

Name: He Knew He Was Right
Author: Anthony Trollope

"He Knew He Was Right" by Anthony Trollope is a novel that explores the complexities of marriage and relationships through the eyes of its protagonist, John Caldwell. The book follows John's journey as he navigates his own marital issues while also trying to help his friend and fellow clergyman, Mr. Hurtle, resolve his own problems with his wife. Throughout the novel, Trollope delves into themes of love, loyalty, and the challenges of maintaining a happy marriage in the face of societal expectations and personal flaws.

By Anthony Trollope · First published 1864 · Genre: Novel, Social Commentary, Victorian · 60 chapters · 403,901 words

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When Louis Trevelyan was twenty-four years old, he had all the world before him where to choose; and, among other things, he chose to go to the Mandarin Islands, and there fell in love with Emily Rowley, the daughter of Sir Marmaduke, the governor. Sir Marmaduke Rowley, at this period of his life, was a respectable middle-aged public servant, in good repute, who had, however, as yet achieved for himself neither an exalted position nor a large fortune. He had been governor of many islands, and had never lacked employment; and now, at the age of fifty, found himself at the Mandarins, with a salary of £3,000 a year, living in a temperature at which 80° in the shade is considered to be cool, with eight daughters, and not a shilling saved. A governor at the Mandarins who is social by nature and hospitable on principle, cannot save money in the islands even on £3,000 a year when he has eight daughters.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Anthony Trollope
Date: 1864 CE
Language: English
Genres: Novel, Social Commentary, Victorian, Drama, Satire
Length: 403,901 words
Structure: 99 chapters, 6,141 paragraphs
Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Novel — The book is a long prose narrative work which is central to the novel genre.
Social Commentary — The book explores societal themes and 19th century British culture, displaying elements of social commentary.
Victorian — The story takes place and was written during the Victorian era, making it a Victorian genre book.
Drama — The story contains elements of conflict, tension and emotional intrigue typical to drama.