The Way We Live Now

Name: The Way We Live Now
Author: Anthony Trollope

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 · 414,412 words

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Let the reader be introduced to Lady Carbury, upon whose character and doings much will depend of whatever interest these pages may have, as she sits at her writing-table in her own room in her own house in Welbeck Street. Lady Carbury spent many hours at her desk, and wrote many letters -- wrote also very much beside letters. She spoke of herself in these days as a woman devoted to Literature, always spelling the word with a big L. Something of the nature of her devotion may be learned by the perusal of three letters which on this morning she had written with a quickly running hand. Lady Carbury was rapid in everything, and in nothing more rapid than in the writing of letters. Here is Letter No. 1; --

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Work type: Novel
Author: Anthony Trollope
Date: 1855 CE
Language: English
Genres: Satire, Literary Fiction, Historical Fiction, Commentary
Length: 414,412 words
Structure: 100 chapters, 6,252 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Satire — The novel uses satirical commentary to critique the moral failings of Victorian society.
Literary Fiction — The book falls within this genre due to its focus on complex character development, moral dilemmas, and social themes.
Historical Fiction — Set in the Victorian era, it provides great historical detail about the period's society and economy.
Commentary — The author provides social commentary on society and morals of his time, underlining the novel's theme.