The Mistletoe Bough
The Mistletoe Bough is a novel by Anthony Trollope that explores the complexities of love and relationships in Victorian England. The story follows the lives of several characters, including the wealthy and titled Lord Cheviot, his beautiful but cold-hearted wife Lady Mary, and their young daughter Emily. As the Christmas season approaches, tensions rise and secrets are revealed, leading to a dramatic conclusion that challenges the traditional notions of love and marriage.
By Anthony Trollope · First published 1875 · Genre: Novella, Romance, Victorian Literature · 11,104 words
First lines
"Let the boys have it if they like it," said Mrs. Garrow, pleading to her only daughter on behalf of her two sons.
"Pray don't, mamma," said Elizabeth Garrow. "It only means romping. To me all that is detestable, and I am sure it is not the sort of thing that Miss Holmes would like. "
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The Mistletoe Bough is listed on Textopian as a novella by Anthony Trollope, dated 1875 CE.
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- Work type: Novella
- Author: Anthony Trollope
- Date: 1875 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Novella, Romance, Victorian Literature, Gothic literature
- Length: 11,104 words
- Structure: 1 section, 216 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Novella — The book is a short novel, with a concentrated and singular narrative which classifies it as a novella.
- Romance — The book primarily features a love plot between the two main characters, making it fall under the romance genre.
- Victorian Literature — Written by Anthony Trollope, a renowned Victorian author, and set in the Victorian era, the book fits this category.
- Gothic literature — Elements of mystery and horror, particularly through the legend of the mistletoe bough, link the book to the Gothic genre.
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romance · Victorian · drama · love · tragedy · family · society · marriage · secrets · betrayal · loss · tradition