The Vicar of Wrexhill (eBook)

Frances Milton Trollope (Autor)

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2022
421 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654723099-1 (EAN)

Infos

In "The Vicar of Wrexhill," Frances Milton Trollope crafts a nuanced exploration of the social dynamics and moral complexities of 19th-century England through the lens of rural clergy life. Using a richly descriptive narrative style imbued with a keen sense of irony, Trollope examines themes of hypocrisy, ambition, and the interplay between spiritual and worldly concerns. Set against the backdrop of the Victorian era, the novel reveals the church's role within the community and critiques the societal pressures that bind its leaders. Trollope's adept character development allows readers to witness the inner conflicts and moral dilemmas faced by the vicar, ultimately posing deep questions about the nature of faith and integrity in a changing world. Trollope, a pioneering female novelist, was influenced by her own experiences as an observer of social norms and injustices, particularly as they pertain to women and clergy. Her first-hand observations of English society, coupled with a strong commitment to social reform, inspired her to write a narrative that encapsulates the struggles of ecclesiastical figures within a rigid societal framework. Trollope's background and activism gave her unique insights into the intersection of personal belief and public expectation. Readers seeking a profound and thought-provoking examination of moral dilemmas in a bygone era will find "The Vicar of Wrexhill" an essential addition to their literary repertoire. With its compelling characters and vivid storytelling, this novel invites reflection on the complexities of faith, duty, and the human condition, making it a significant work in the canon of Victorian literature.

Autor

Frances Milton Trollope (1780–1863) was an English novelist and writer whose vivid satires of English and American manners earned her both admiration and censure during her lifetime. Known for her keen observations and detailed depictions of society, Trollope published over 100 books, embracing a range of genres from novels to travel writing. Perhaps best known for her controversial work 'Domestic Manners of the Americans' (1832), which critiqued American life and culture, she also made significant contributions to English literature with her fiction. One noteworthy example is 'The Vicar of Wrexhill' (1837), which offers a scathing examination of evangelicalism and the corruption within the Church of England. Trollope's literary style combines incisive social commentary with engaging storytelling, characterized by dry wit and a sharp eye for the foibles of her contemporaries. Although her work fell out of favor after her death, recent scholarship has heralded a revival of interest in her writing, recognizing Trollope as a pioneering female voice in the 19th-century literary scene and an influential figure in the development of the English novel. Her legacy continues to be studied for its contributions to social and cultural history, as well as for its literary merit.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 4.9.2022
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Anthologien
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Historische Romane
• Schlagworte: 19th century england • 19th century religious fiction • british author • Character-driven Fiction • character-driven plot • Church and Society • class dynamics story • Classic Literature • Clergy • clerical life literary works • English literature • English rural society fiction • English social mores literature • Fiction • Frances Milton Trollope • Frances Milton Trollope novels • gender roles exploration • Great Britain • historical religious novels • moral and ethical dilemmas fiction • moral conflicts narrative • Pre-Victorian authors • Religious Fiction • religious hypocrisy • religious hypocrisy themes • satirical fiction • Satirical Novels • small-town scandal • small village drama • Social Critique • Victorian Era • Victorian era clergy • Victorian social novel • village life