The Way We Live Now
The Way We Live Now by Anthony Trollope, published by Courier Dover Publications on July 18, 2017, is an 832-page work in English that explores themes of greed and societal corruption. Set in 1870s Victorian London, the narrative presents a diverse cast of characters, including financiers, investors, and ambitious social climbers, all navigating a world influenced by financial scandals.
Readers will encounter Augustus Melmotte, a wealthy financier whose dubious past does not hinder his acceptance into high society, as well as his daughter, who is thrust into the marriage market amidst her father’s schemes. The story unfolds with a blend of satire and social comedy, featuring characters like Sir Felix Carbury, a spendthrift suitor, and his mother, who seeks success through unconventional means. This edition offers a detailed portrayal of a society grappling with moral dilemmas, making it a significant addition to the canon of historical fiction.
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Inspired by the financial scandals of its era, The Way We Live Now is a portrait of a society corrupted by greed that continues to resonate with modern readers. Taking place in 1870s Victorian London, the characters are comprised of a motley cast of financiers, investors, and determined social-climbers.
Despite rumors of an unsavory past, Augustus Melmotte is so vastly wealthy that the London society receives him with open arms. In addition to furthering his schemes of railway fraud, the ruthless financier’s entry into society launches his daughter into the matrimonial market. Her preferred suitor, Sir Felix Carbury, is a penniless wastrel whose mother aspires to literary and financial success not so much by writing good books but by using her feminine charms to get ahead. A host of other bounders and rogues populate the pages of this tale, which begins as a satire and concludes as a delicious social comedy. Rejected by critics upon its 1875 publication, The Way We Live Now is recognized today as Anthony Trollope’s masterpiece.
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