Christmas at Thompson Hall by Anthony Trollope

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Author Trollope, Anthony, 1815-1882
Title Christmas at Thompson Hall
Note Reading ease score: 79.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "Christmas at Thompson Hall" by Anthony Trollope is a humorous short story written in the late 19th century. This tale revolves around the themes of misunderstanding and the complications that can arise from familial obligations during the holiday season. Set against the backdrop of a chilly French winter, it showcases the mix of social dynamics and personal relationships typical of the Victorian era. The story follows Mrs. Brown, who is determined to join her family for Christmas at Thompson Hall despite her husband's reluctance. As they travel, storms and a series of unfortunate mishaps lead Mrs. Brown on a fateful journey where, in her quest to procure mustard for her husband's sore throat, she mistakenly applies a mustard plaster to the wrong man, Mr. Jones, in a hotel room. This blunder leads to comedic tension, especially when both families converge for Christmas. Although Mrs. Brown's intentions are benign, the story explores the delicate balance of duty and the chaos of familial expectations during the holidays, culminating in a surprising and light-hearted resolution at Thompson Hall. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Christmas stories
Subject England -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 58558
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 24, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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