Doctor Thorne
Doctor Thorne by Anthony Trollope is a notable work published by Penguin Books in 2012, featuring 642 pages in English. This edition is part of The Penguin English Library, which showcases significant fiction from the eighteenth century to the early twentieth century. The novel explores the intricate dynamics between wealth and morality through the story of Frank Gresham, the son of a bankrupt landowner, who wishes to marry Mary Thorne despite her questionable social standing.
Readers will find a rich narrative that delves into themes of class and societal expectations, as Frank faces pressure from his family to pursue a wealthier match. The story unfolds with the guidance of Dr. Thorne, Mary’s uncle, who understands her true worth and the fortune she is destined to inherit. This edition not only presents a compelling tale but also situates itself within the broader context of literary classics, making it a significant addition to any collection focused on fiction and classic literature.
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The Penguin English Library Edition of Doctor Thorne by Anthony Trollope ‘You must give up this mad idea, Frank … there is but one course left open to you. You MUST marry money’ Doctor Thorne, considered by Trollope to be the best of his works, is a telling examination of the relationship between money and morality. It recounts the story of the son of a bankrupt landowner, Frank Gresham, who is intent on marrying his beloved Mary Thorne despite her illegitimacy and apparent poverty. Frank’s ambitious mother and haughty aunt are set against the match, however, and push him to make a good marriage to a wealthy heiress. Only Mary’s loving uncle, Dr Thorne, knows of the fortune she is about to inherit – but believes she should be accepted on her own terms. The third book in the Chronicles of Barsetshire. The Penguin English Library – 100 editions of the best fiction in English, from the eighteenth century and the very first novels to the beginning of the First World War.
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