Lotta Schmidt by Anthony Trollope
Lotta Schmidt by Anthony Trollope: A Novel of Social Climbing and Moral Ambiguity Lotta Schmidt is a novel by Anthony Trollope, published in 1863. The story follows the life of Lotta Schmidt, a young woman who seeks to climb the social ladder through marriage and other means. However, her efforts are complicated by her own moral ambiguity and the complexities of Victorian society. Throughout the novel, Trollope explores themes of class, gender, and identity, as Lotta navigates a world that is often hostile to women and those who do not conform to societal expectations. The novel is known for its witty dialogue and nuanced characterizations, which provide a sharp critique of the social norms of Trollope's time. Overall, Lotta Schmidt is a thought-provoking and engaging read that offers insights into the complexities of human nature and the challenges faced by women in a patriarchal society.
By Anthony Trollope · First published 1863 · Genre: Short Stories, Fiction, Literary Fiction · 10,462 words
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As all the world knows, the old fortifications of Vienna have been pulled down -- the fortifications which used to surround the centre or kernel of the city; and the vast spaces thus thrown open and forming a broad ring in the middle of the town have not as yet been completely filled up with those new buildings and gardens which are to be there, and which, when there, will join the outside city and the inside city together, so as to make them into one homogeneous whole.
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- Work type: Novella
- Author: Anthony Trollope
- Date: 1863 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Short Stories, Fiction, Literary Fiction, Historical Fiction, Social Commentary
- Length: 10,462 words
- Structure: 1 section, 234 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Short Stories — The book is a compilation of various short stories revolving around the titular protagonist.
- Fiction — The book falls under fiction as it includes events, characters and places that Anthony Trollope invented.
- Literary Fiction — The book's complex characterizations and realistic depictions of social conditions place it within literary fiction.
- Historical Fiction — Given the book's depiction of various facets of Victorian era society, it can be classified as historical fiction.
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romance · Victorian · society · class · gender · marriage · family · social commentary · character study · drama · conflict · love