Lady Anna

Trollope, Anthony, 1815-1882Project Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

3.7

Word count: 744K words
Chapters: 75

Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.Lady Anna by Anthony TrollopeAuthor: Trollope, Anthony, 1815-1882,Language: English, Class: PR: Language and Literatures: English literature, Release Date: Feb 14, 2010

Editor's review

Lady Anna is a social novel from the middle period of Trollope's career, centering on the marriage troubles of a young noblewoman, Anna, and touching on the tensions among class, reputation, money, and personal will. Trollope's characteristic narrative patience is fully on display here: he is in no hurry to judge his characters, letting different positions gradually emerge through dialogue and inner reflection, so that the reader feels the pressure Victorian social norms exert on individual choice. This electronic edition is published by Project Gutenberg as a public-domain English original, suitable as an introduction or supplementary reading for those wishing to understand the narrative style of nineteenth-century English fiction. Readers might note how the author handles legal procedure, family honor, and the situation of women; these details reveal the work's value more than the plot itself. As an English original of considerable length, it is best suited to readers with some grounding in English, ideally used alongside notes or a guide.

Who it's for

A good fit for

English-language readers who enjoy Victorian British fiction
Those interested in class, marriage, and the situation of women
Students seeking public-domain e-books to supplement their reading lists
Readers who read long novels slowly and savor dialogue

Not a good fit for

Readers whose English is not yet strong enough and who need a Chinese translation
Readers who prefer fast pacing and strong plot and lack patience
Readers expecting biographical or critical material on the author

Reading tips

Read a chapter or two first to get a feel for the narrative pace, then decide whether to read straight through.
Keep pen and paper handy to track characters and key points in the marriage dispute.
Slow down for passages on law and social etiquette rather than skipping them.
After finishing, revisit Anna's key choices and trace how her motives shift.

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Is this book in Chinese or in the original English?

This is a public-domain English e-book released by Project Gutenberg; the text is in English, not a Chinese translation. Readers with solid English can read it directly; those who find it difficult can use a Chinese translation or a guide alongside it.

Can I read this without having read other works by Trollope?

Yes. It is a standalone story and does not depend on prior works. Trollope's pacing is unhurried, though, so first-time readers may want to read a few chapters to get used to the style before deciding on a pace.

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About the author

Trollope, Anthony, 1815-1882 Author

Anthony Trollope (1815–1882) was a prolific English novelist of the Victorian era, with 83 works held in this collection. He is best known for the Barsetshire novels, including The Last Chronicle of Barset, Barchester Towers, and Framley Parsonage, which are set in a fictional English county and portray the daily life, social manners, and power struggles of the clergy and gentry. Other major works, such as The Way We Live Now, The Prime Minister, Orley Farm, and Can You Forgive Her?, turn to politics, business, and marriage, revealing with careful restraint and gentle irony the tension between social convention and personal ambition. Public information is limited, yet his plain narrative style, large casts of clearly drawn characters, and depiction of Victorian social structure retain lasting value for readers.