The Small House at Allington
The Small House at Allington is a novel by Anthony Trollope that follows the lives of the inhabitants of a small house in the village of Allington. The story centers around the character of Lily Dale, who inherits the small house from her recently deceased uncle and must navigate the complexities of village life and her own personal struggles. Throughout the novel, Trollope explores themes of class, gender, and social status, as well as the challenges of living in a small community where everyone knows each other's business.
By Anthony Trollope · First published 1858 · Genre: Victorian Literature, Realistic Fiction, Romance · 60 chapters · 307,533 words
First lines
Of course there was a Great House at Allington. How otherwise should there have been a Small House? Our story will, as its name imports, have its closest relations with those who lived in the less dignified domicile of the two; but it will have close relations also with the more dignified, and it may be well that I should, in the first instance, say a few words as to the Great House and its owner.
What this Textopian page supports
The Small House at Allington is listed on Textopian as a novel by Anthony Trollope, dated 1858 CE.
This source record anchors work identity, reading entry points, and catalog context for checking claims about the work.
- Work type: Novel
- Author: Anthony Trollope
- Date: 1858 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Victorian Literature, Realistic Fiction, Romance, Social Commentary, Drama
- Length: 307,533 words
- Structure: 60 chapters, 5,296 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
Good citation fit
- Work identity for The Small House at Allington by Anthony Trollope
- Canonical title URL and first readable passage URL
- Genre and topic classification from the Textopian catalog
- Readability and classroom-planning context
- Passage-specific claims should cite the exact /read/ URL for the relevant chapter or paragraph
Discussion starters
- What should a reader notice first when entering The Small House at Allington?
- How does this novel by Anthony Trollope fit its genre, period, or classroom use?
- Where does Victorian Literature first become important in the reading?
Similar titles
- The Claverings by Anthony Trollope
- Lotta Schmidt by Anthony Trollope
- Phineas Finn by Anthony Trollope
- The Last Of Squire Ennismore by Charlotte Riddell
- Framley Parsonage by Anthony Trollope
- Mary Gresley by Anthony Trollope
Genres
- Victorian Literature — The book was written during the Victorian era and contains the common themes and writing style prevalent during that period.
- Realistic Fiction — The book depicts realistic characters and situations, closely resembling life during the Victorian era.
- Romance — Primary plot revolves around the romantic relationships and trials of the characters.
- Social Commentary — The story includes examination and critique of Victorian society.
Tags
Victorian · novel · romance · social class · family · courtship · England · rural · society · gender roles · friendship · love
Contents
- The Squire of Allington
- The Two Pearls of Allington
- The Widow Dale of Allington
- Mrs. Roper's Boardinghouse
- About L. D
- Beautiful Days
- The Beginning of Troubles
- It Cannot Be
- Mrs. Dale's Little Party
- Mrs. Lupex and Amelia Roper
- Social Life
- Lilian Dale Becomes a Butterfly
- A Visit to Guestwick
- John Eames Takes a Walk
- The Last Day
- Mr. Crosbie Meets an Old Clergyman on His Way to Courcy Castle
- Courcy Castle
- Lily Dale's First Love-Letter
- The Squire Makes a Visit to the Small House
- Dr. Crofts
- John Eames Encounters Two Adventures, and Displays Great Courage in Both
- Lord De Guest at Home
- Mr. Plantagenet Palliser
- A Mother-in-Law and a Father-in-Law
- Adolphus Crosbie Spends an Evening at His Club
- Lord De Courcy in the Bosom of His Family
- "On My Honour, I Do Not Understand It. "
- The Board
- John Eames Returns to Burton Crescent
- Is It from Him?
- The Wounded Fawn
- Pawkins's in Jermyn Street
- "The Time Will Come. "
- The Combat
- Vae Victis
- "See, the Conquering Hero Comes. "
- An Old Man's Complaint
- Doctor Crofts Is Called In
- Dr. Crofts Is Turned Out
- Preparations for the Wedding
- Domestic Troubles
- Lily's Bedside
- Fie, Fie!
- Valentine's Day at Allington
- Valentine's Day in London
- John Eames at His Office
- The New Private Secretary
- Nemesis
- Preparations for Going
- Mrs. Dale Is Thankful for a Good Thing
- John Eames Does Things Which He Ought Not to Have Done
- The First Visit to the Guestwick Bridge
- Loquitur Hopkins
- The Second Visit to the Guestwick Bridge
- Not Very Fie Fie After All
- Showing How Mr. Crosbie Became Again a Happy Man
- Lilian Dale Vanquishes Her Mother
- The Fate of the Small House
- John Eames Becomes a Man
- Conclusion