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Linda Tressel

Linda Tressel

Trollope, Anthony

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General Fiction

ISBN10: 9368095094
ISBN13: 9789368095095
Publisher: Double 9 Booksllp
Published: Nov 1 2024
Pages: 162
Weight: 0.43
Height: 0.37 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
Linda Tressel by Anthony Trollope is a short novel first published in 1868, exploring themes of personal freedom, societal constraints, and the conflict between individual desires and social expectations. The story follows a young woman raised under the strict guardianship of an austere relative, who imposes rigid religious and moral standards on her. This stifling environment leaves the protagonist longing for freedom, caught between her guardian's rules and her own desires for love and independence. The plot explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the clash between personal desires and societal expectations. Throughout the novel, Trollope's keen social observation is evident. He critiques the class system and the limitations placed on women during that era, where personal desires were often subordinated to social conventions. In this story, Trollope skillfully conveys the inner conflict of a woman faced with difficult choices and the consequences of those decisions in a world governed by social norms and expectations. It is a thoughtful and poignant examination of love, sacrifice, and the struggles of individuals in a society that often places duty above personal happiness.

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