Trollope, Anthony
Dr Wortle's School (Penguin Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780140434040
- author:
- Trollope, Anthony
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1999
- Pages:
- 256
- Genre:
- 19th century fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Dr. Wortle's School is a novel by Anthony Trollope, published in 1879. The story revolves around Mr Peacocke, a Classical scholar, and his American wife, who take up residence at a school in Broughtonshire. However, their peaceful life is disrupted by the arrival of the blackmailing brother of her first husband, revealing a dark secret that shocks the community. In this novel, Trollope explores themes of convention, morality, and the complexities of human relationships. The character of Dr Wortle, the headmaster, is a central figure, and his interactions with the Peacocke couple offer insight into his personality and values. This edition of Dr Wortle's School is part of the Penguin Classics series, which has been a leading publisher of classic literature for over seventy years. With its engaging narrative and thought-provoking themes, this novel remains a compelling read for those interested in 19th-century literature.
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