Tag Archives: Anthony Trollope

What is it to be wretchedly poor

Posted on January 9, 2020 by Naomi

There are times when literature expands beyond telling a compelling fictional story and becomes eternal truth. Because I’ve been reading Anthony Trollope for the past several years as a way of escaping our current turmoil and soothing myself into sleep, … Continue reading →

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Vengeance

Posted on November 20, 2019 by Naomi

Those who offend us are generally punished for the offence [sic] they give; but we so frequently miss the satisfaction of knowing that we are avenged! It is arranged, apparently, that the injurer shall be punished, but that the person … Continue reading →

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Sacrifice and duty by gender in 19th century England

Posted on November 15, 2019 by Naomi

The little sacrifices of society are all made by women as are also the great sacrifices of life. A man who is good for anything is always ready for his duty, and so is a good woman always ready for … Continue reading →

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