The Way We Live Now
The Way We Live Now by Anthony Trollope is an illustrated edition published by Cosimo, Inc. on January 1, 2010. This novel, originally published in 1875, delves into significant social issues such as class, money, and politics through the lens of a satirical narrative. Trollope’s exploration of these themes is framed around the character of Augustus Melmotte, a financier whose unscrupulous schemes reflect the financial scandals of both his time and the present day.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of interpersonal relationships and societal critique woven throughout the story. Trollope’s sharp observations on greed and intellectual dishonesty provide a critical commentary on the economic environment, making the novel relevant even today. With 414 pages, this edition invites readers to engage with the complexities of human behavior and the moral dilemmas faced in a rapidly changing world.
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One of the most enduringly popular novelists of the Victorian era, English writer ANTHONY TROLLOPE (1815-1882) created entertainingly rambling fictional explorations of towering social issues, from class and money to politics and gender roles. Trollope has been a huge influence on modern storytelling, from the bumblings of the upper-crust of P.G Wodehouse’s yarns to the intricate, interwoven, interpersonal narratives of television soap operas. In this satirical 1875 novel-acclaimed at the time as Trollope’s best work-the author turns a scathing eye on the unbridled greed, intellectual dishonesty, and rampant financial scandals that he saw as plaguing England at the time. This tale of unscrupulous financier Augustus Melmotte and his crimes-which revolve around get-rich-quick schemes that lure in the rich and famous-is so reminiscent of today’s bleak and grasping economic environment that it remains a supremely relevant read. Trollope’s black tone and withering censure of this world make it a supremely satisfying read as well.
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