Castle Richmond by Anthony Trollope

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Author Trollope, Anthony, 1815-1882
Title Castle Richmond
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Summary "Castle Richmond" by Anthony Trollope is a novel written during the mid-19th century. Set in Ireland, the story weaves a tale that revolves around the lives of the Fitzgerald family, featuring characters such as Sir Thomas Fitzgerald, his son Herbert, and the Countess of Desmond. The novel explores themes of class disparity, love, and societal expectations against the backdrop of the Irish famine. The opening of the book introduces the reader to the socio-political landscape of the Irish countryside and lays the groundwork for understanding the characters and their relationships. We meet the Fitzgeralds, who live at Castle Richmond, and the Desmonds, who reside at Desmond Court. The narrative hints at the growing love between Owen Fitzgerald and Lady Clara Desmond, while also outlining the societal pressures that may prevent such a union. Clara's youth and innocence are juxtaposed with Owen's more tumultuous reputation, and the narrative suggests that class and familial expectations will play significant roles in their evolving relationship. The focus is on establishing the characters, their desires, and the conflicts that arise from their interwoven lives, especially in light of the formidable presence of their families and society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Historical fiction
Subject Love stories
Subject Ireland -- Fiction
Subject Social classes -- Fiction
Subject Great Britain -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 5897
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jun 19, 2010
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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