He Knew He Was Right
He Knew He Was Right by Anthony Trollope is a significant work of fiction published by Penguin Books in 1993. This edition spans 944 pages and is presented in English. The novel follows Louis Trevelyan, a wealthy and intelligent man who marries the spirited Emily Rowley. Their seemingly perfect life is disrupted by Colonel Osborne, whose meddling leads to accusations and a growing obsession with infidelity that challenges their marriage and societal norms.
Readers will find a blend of humor and tragedy as Trollope explores themes of trust, obsession, and the complexities of relationships within the context of Victorian values. The narrative not only delves into the dynamics of marriage but also addresses women’s rights, offering a sympathetic view of the challenges faced by unmarried women. This edition provides a comprehensive look at one of Trollope’s most notable character studies, reflecting the societal issues of its time.
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Louis Trevelyan, rich, remarkably handsome and intelligent, marries Emily Rowley, the beautiful and spirited daughter of the Governor of the Mandarin Islands. Apparently perfectly matched, the Trevelyans seem to be the epitome of comfortable upper middle-class Victorian values. But into their Eden comes ‘the odious destroyer of the peace of families,’ the mischievous Colonel Osborne. Accusations are made and denied, sides are taken, and the at first somewhat comical suspicion of his wife’s infidelity grows into an obsession with Trevelyan. Both humorous and tragic in turn, Trollope addresses the very topical issue of women’s rights not only by focusing on the battle of the sexes, but also by giving a sympathetic portrait of the plight of the unmarried woman.
He Knew He Was Right was first published in novel form in 1869 and is widely regarded as one of Trollope’s finest studies of character.
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