The Small House at Allington
The Small House at Allington by Anthony Trollope, published by National Geographic Books on September 27, 2016, is a UK edition comprising 752 pages. This novel explores the emotional turmoil of Lily Dale, who is engaged to the ambitious Adolphus Crosbie but faces heartbreak when he abandons her for the aristocratic Lady Alexandrina. Despite her devastation, Lily feels an unbreakable bond to Crosbie, which complicates her ability to accept the affections of a more suitable suitor.
Readers will find a rich narrative that delves into themes of love, betrayal, and societal expectations. Trollope presents Lily as a heroine with an independent spirit, yet her longing for love and acceptance underscores her struggles. The story illustrates how personal dilemmas are intertwined with social pressures, making it a significant work within the realms of fiction and literary classics.
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“What a villain you are … a villain and a poor weak silly fool. She was too good for you”
Engaged to the ambitious and self-serving Adolphus Crosbie, Lily Dale is devastated when he jilts her for the aristocratic Lady Alexandrina. Although crushed by his faithlessness, Lily still believes she is bound to her unworthy former fiancé for life and therefore condemned to remain single after his betrayal. And when a more deserving suitor pays his addresses, she is unable to see past her feelings for Crosbie. Written when Trollope was at the height of his popularity, The Small House at Allington contains his most admired heroine in Lily Dale – a young woman of independent spirit who nonetheless longs to be loved – and is a moving dramatization of the ways in which personal dilemmas are affected by social pressures.
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