An Old Man's Love Volume II - Trollope, Anthony
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""An Old Man's Love"" Volume 2 by Anthony Trollope continues the intricate narrative centered around a poignant love triangle, exploring themes of unrequited love, duty, and the contrasting desires of age and youth within the context of Victorian society. In this volume, the love triangle between William Whittlestaff, Mary Lawrie, and John Gordon intensifies. William Whittlestaff, an older bachelor, has developed deep feelings for his young ward, Mary Lawrie. Despite his love for her, he is acutely aware of the significant age difference and the social implications it brings. This emotional…mehr

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""An Old Man's Love"" Volume 2 by Anthony Trollope continues the intricate narrative centered around a poignant love triangle, exploring themes of unrequited love, duty, and the contrasting desires of age and youth within the context of Victorian society. In this volume, the love triangle between William Whittlestaff, Mary Lawrie, and John Gordon intensifies. William Whittlestaff, an older bachelor, has developed deep feelings for his young ward, Mary Lawrie. Despite his love for her, he is acutely aware of the significant age difference and the social implications it brings. This emotional turmoil is exacerbated by the societal expectations and pressures of Victorian Society, which dictate much of the characters' behavior and decisions. The character development is profound, particularly in the portrayal of Whittlestaff and Mary. Whittlestaff's noble yet heart-wrenching decision and Mary's evolution from a grateful ward to a woman asserting her right to choose her own path reflect their growth throughout the novel. In the end, the novel resolves the tension between personal happiness and social duty, leaving the characters with a sense of closure and the readers with a deep understanding of the emotional and societal intricacies of Victorian life. ""An Old Man's Love"" remains a testament to Trollope's skill in weaving complex characters and moral questions into an engaging and emotionally resonant narrative.
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Anthony Trollope, born in London in 1815, was the son of barrister Thomas Anthony Trollope and novelist Frances Milton Trollope. Despite his father's struggles in law and farming, his mother achieved literary success, notably with her book Domestic Manners of the Americans. Trollope's education at Harrow School and Winchester College was marked by financial hardships and social challenges. ¿In 1834, Trollope began working as a clerk for the General Post Office in London, a position he initially found unrewarding. His career took a positive turn in 1841 when he was transferred to Ireland as a postal surveyor. There, he met and married Rose Heseltine in 1844, and they had two sons together. ¿While in Ireland, Trollope started writing during his extensive travels for work, leading to his first novel, The Macdermots of Ballycloran (1847). He gained significant recognition with The Warden (1855), the first in his acclaimed Chronicles of Barsetshire series. After resigning from the Post Office in 1867, Trollope dedicated himself to writing, producing 47 novels that offered keen insights into Victorian society.