The Widow's Mite by Anthony Trollope
The Widow's Mite is a novel by Anthony Trollope that explores themes of poverty, charity, and the complexities of human relationships. The story follows the life of a poor widow named Mrs. Proudie, who donates a small sum of money to a local church despite her own financial struggles. Through Mrs. Proudie's experiences, Trollope examines the moral and ethical implications of charitable giving, as well as the ways in which social class and status can shape one's sense of self-worth.
By Anthony Trollope · First published 1870 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Drama, Social Commentary · 12,287 words
First lines
"But I'm not a widow, and I haven't got two mites. "
"My dear, you are a widow, and you have got two mites. "
What this Textopian page supports
The Widow's Mite is listed on Textopian as a novella by Anthony Trollope, dated 1870 CE.
This source record anchors work identity, reading entry points, and catalog context for checking claims about the work.
- Work type: Novella
- Author: Anthony Trollope
- Date: 1870 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Drama, Social Commentary, Classic Literature
- Length: 12,287 words
- Structure: 1 section, 276 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
Good citation fit
- Work identity for The Widow's Mite 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 Widow's Mite?
- How does this novella by Anthony Trollope fit its genre, period, or classroom use?
- Where does Historical Fiction first become important in the reading?
Similar titles
- The Beggar Man by Charles Lamb
- Mandrews Hymn by Rudyard Kipling
- The Good Samaritan by Charles Kingsley
- A Christmas Carol For 1862 The Year Of The Trouble In Lancashire by George Macdonald
- Ruth by Charles Kingsley
- The Wages Of Sin by Charles Kingsley
Genres
- Historical Fiction — The novel is set in a historical context and is flavored by the everyday events and costumes of that period.
- Drama — The book portrays the personal lives, experiences, and emotional struggles of its characters, common aspects of drama.
- Social Commentary — The book offers criticisms and insights about the social norms and societal structures of its time.
- Classic Literature — The book is considered as one of the important works in English Literature and has stood the test of time.
Tags
charity · poverty · morality · sacrifice · faith · religion · social justice · class disparity · human nature · altruism · victimhood · redemption