Doctor Thorne, 1858
Doctor Thorne, 1858 by Anthony Trollope is a literary work published by Penguin Publishing Group in March 1993. This edition spans 592 pages and is presented in English. The novel explores the intricate dynamics between wealth and ethics through the story of Frank Gresham, the son of a bankrupt landowner, who wishes to marry Mary Thorne, a woman of questionable social standing due to her illegitimacy and lack of fortune.
Readers will find a nuanced examination of societal expectations and personal desires as Frank navigates familial pressures to secure a financially advantageous marriage. The narrative unfolds within the context of the Chronicles of Barsetshire, highlighting the tension between love and financial security. Doctor Thorne delves into themes of morality and the impact of wealth on relationships, offering a rich exploration of character motivations and societal norms.
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‘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.
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