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The American Senator

The American Senator

Trollope, Anthony

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ISBN10: 1162628561
ISBN13: 9781162628561
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 566
Weight: 1.65
Height: 1.15 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The American Senator by Anthony Trollope is a novel set in England and the United States during the late 19th century. It follows the story of the wealthy American senator, Elias Gotobed, who travels to England with his daughter, Arabella, in search of a suitable husband for her. The novel explores the cultural differences and social norms between the two countries, as well as the political landscape of the time.As Gotobed and Arabella navigate the English aristocracy, they encounter a variety of characters, including the charming and ambitious Reginald Morton, who is running for Parliament, and the beautiful but manipulative Lady Augustus Trefoil, who is determined to secure a wealthy husband for herself. The novel also delves into the complex relationships between parents and children, as Gotobed struggles to balance his desire for his daughter's happiness with his own political ambitions.Throughout the novel, Trollope offers a satirical critique of both American and English society, highlighting the hypocrisy and superficiality of the upper classes in both countries. The American Senator is a witty and insightful novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the cultural and political tensions of the late 19th century.1877. This remarkable and delightful story of fiction is about a women's pursuit to obtain fortune and love and her flamboyant actions to achieve these desires. Partial Contents: Dillsborough, the Morton and Masters families, Lord Rufford's invitation, Mounser Green, the Success of Lady Augustus, the last days of Mary Masters.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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