The Adventures of Fred Pickering
Fred Pickering's adventures are chronicled in Anthony Trollope's novel of the same name. The story follows Fred, a young man from a humble background who rises to prominence through his own efforts and determination. Along the way, he faces numerous challenges and obstacles, including personal struggles and professional setbacks. Despite these challenges, Fred perseveres and ultimately achieves his goals, earning the respect and admiration of those around him. Through its portrayal of Fred's journey, the novel explores themes of ambition, hard work, and the importance of staying true to oneself in the face of adversity.
By Anthony Trollope · First published 1879 · Genre: Fiction, Adventure, Comedy · 9,915 words
First lines
There was something almost grand in the rash courage with which Fred Pickering married his young wife, and something quite grand in her devotion in marrying him. She had not a penny in the world, and he, when he married her, had two hundred and fifty pounds, and no profession. She was the daughter of parents whom she had never seen, and had been brought up by the kindness of an aunt, who died when she was eighteen. Distant friends then told her that it was her duty to become a governess; but Fred Pickering intervened, and Mary Crofts became Mary Pickering when she was nineteen years old. Fred himself, our hero, was six years older, and should have known better and have conducted his affairs with more wisdom. His father had given him a good education, and had articled him to an attorney at Manchester.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Anthony Trollope
- Date: 1879 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fiction, Adventure, Comedy
- Length: 9,915 words
- Structure: 1 section, 130 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Fiction — Anthony Trollope was a novelist known for his fictional stories.
- Adventure — The title suggests that the book includes the adventures of the main character, Fred Pickering.
- Comedy — As with many of Trollope's works, there are likely elements of humor and satire in the novel.
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adventure · fiction · 19th century · British literature · social commentary · character study · humor · satire · romance · travel · class struggle · moral dilemmas