The Way We Live Now

Anthony Trollope's "The Way We Live Now" is a novel that explores the social and political issues of Victorian England through the lives of its characters. The book follows the fortunes of several families, including the wealthy and influential Stanhope family, as they navigate the changing times and face challenges such as the rise of industrialization, the decline of traditional values, and the emergence of new social classes. Through their experiences, Trollope critiques the excesses of Victorian society and offers a nuanced portrayal of the human condition.

By Anthony Trollope · First published 1855 · Genre: Satire, Literary Fiction, Historical Fiction · 60 chapters

Contents

• Three Editors
• The Carbury Family
• The Beargarden
• Madame Melmotte's Ball
• After the Ball
• Roger Carbury and Paul Montague
• Mentor
• Lovesick
• The Great Railway to Vera Cruz
• Mr. Fisker's Success
• Lady Carbury at Home
• Sir Felix in His Mother's House
• The Longestaffes
• Carbury Manor
• "You Should Remember That I Am His Mother. "
• The Bishop and the Priest
• Marie Melmotte Hears a Love Tale
• Ruby Ruggles Hears a Love Tale
• Hetta Carbury Hears a Love Tale
• Lady Pomona's Dinner Party
• Everybody Goes to Them
• Lord Nidderdale's Morality
• "Yes; -I'm a Baronet. "
• Miles Grendall's Triumph
• In Grosvenor Square
• Mrs. Hurtle
• Mrs. Hurtle Goes to the Play
• Dolly Longestaffe Goes Into the City
• Miss Melmotte's Courage
• Mr. Melmotte's Promise
• Mr. Broune Has Made Up His Mind
• Lady Monogram
• John Crumb
• Ruby Ruggles Obeys Her Grandfather
• Melmotte's Glory
• Mr. Broune's Perils
• The Boardroom
• Paul Montague's Troubles
• "I Do Love Him. "
• "Unanimity Is the Very Soul of These Things. "
• All Prepared
• "Can You Be Ready in Ten Minutes? "
• The City Road
• The Coming Election
• Mr. Melmotte Is Pressed for Time
• Roger Carbury and His Two Friends
• Mrs. Hurtle at Lowestoft
• Ruby a Prisoner
• Sir Felix Makes Himself Ready
• The Journey to Liverpool
• Which Shall It Be?
• The Results of Love and Wine
• A Day in the City
• The India Office
• Clerical Charities
• Father Barham Visits London
• Lord Nidderdale Tries His Hand Again
• Mr. Squercum Is Employed
• The Dinner
• Miss Longestaffe's Lover

More by Anthony Trollope

• Barchester Towers (1857)
• Cousin Henry (1879)
• Doctor Thorne (1858)
• Framley Parsonage (1869)
• Harry Heathcote of Gangoil (1890)
• He Knew He Was Right (1864)
• Phineas Finn (1869)
• Phineas Redux (1873)
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