Items related to Mr. Scarborough's Family (Dover Books on Literature...
Synopsis
*This Book is annotated (it contains a detailed biography of the author). *An active Table of Contents has been added by the publisher for a better customer experience. *This book has been checked and corrected for spelling errors. One of Trollope's last novels, published posthumously. Like all Trollope's works, it provides wonderful descriptions of contemporary society, particularly the workings of the law and of marriage. Trollope provides a frighteningly accurate picture of a problem gambler, a man addicted to cards, who is probably going to lose everything he has in Monte Carlo. Trollope also provides various examples of the different ways marriages were created in the late nineteenth century, fascinating for people interested in the history of marriage.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author
Anthony Trollope (24 April 1815 – 6 December 1882) was one of the most successful, prolific and respected English novelists of the Victorian era. Among his best-loved works is a series of novels collectively known as the Chronicles of Barsetshire, which revolves around the imaginary county of Barsetshire. He also wrote perceptive novels on political, social, and gender issues, and on other topical matters. Trollope's literary reputation dipped somewhat during the last years of his life, but he regained the esteem of critics by the mid-twentieth century.
From the Back Cover
This striking story is dominated by the heroic John Scarborough, a wealthy squire who, with almost superhuman energy, contrives from his deathbed to defeat the hated law of entail. Seeking to bequeath his estate to the worthier of his two sons, in his pursuit of justice he subjects them to a testing examination, baffles the lawyers, and scandalizes society. The social world also comes under Trollope's ironic gaze. His searching treatment of the various codes governing courtship and marriage, money-lending, frustration of youth and the sadness of age.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherDover Publications Inc.
- Publication date1989
- ISBN 10 0486257827
- ISBN 13 9780486257822
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages416
Other Popular Editions of the Same Title
Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace
Stock Image
Mr. Scarborough's Family (Dover Books on Literature and Drama)
Seller: -OnTimeBooks-, Phoenix, AZ, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: USED_FAIR. Book may contain some writing, highlighting, and or cover damage. Shipped fast and reliably!. Seller Inventory # OTV.0486257827.A
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Mr. Scarborough's Family (Dover Books on Literature and Drama)
Seller: Wonder Book, Frederick, MD, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Very Good. Very Good condition. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp. Seller Inventory # I13C-01441
Quantity: 2 available
Stock Image
Mr. Scarborough's Family
Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: USED_FAIR. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1. Seller Inventory # G0486257827I5N00
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Mr. Scarborough's Family
Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: USED_GOOD. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1. Seller Inventory # G0486257827I3N00
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Mr Scarborough's Family
Published by
Dover Publications, Incorporated, 1988
ISBN 10: 0486257827
ISBN 13: 9780486257822
Used
Softcover
Seller: Better World Books Ltd, Dunfermline, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Reprint. Ships from the UK. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Seller Inventory # 19200037-6
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Mr. Scarborough's Family
Published by
Mineola, New York, U.S.A.: Dover Pubns, 1988
ISBN 10: 0486257827
ISBN 13: 9780486257822
Used
Soft cover
Seller: Bingo Used Books, Vancouver, WA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. trade paperback in near fine condition. Seller Inventory # 127427
Quantity: 1 available