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The Duke's Children

Anthony Trollope
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The Duke's Children

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1995

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Anthony Trollope

The Duke's Children

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1995
Book Details
Pages

525

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Classic Fiction

Historical Fiction

British Literature
Period
Victorian Era
Setting

England • 1870s

Topic
World History
Publication Year

1995

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Anthony Trollope's The Duke's Children, a grieving Duke navigates the challenges of parenting after losing his wife. Set in Victorian England, the narrative explores themes of duty, family dynamics, and the complexities of societal expectations as the Duke's three children face personal and social trials while maturing into adulthood.

Melancholic

Contemplative

Bittersweet

Nostalgic

Reviews & Readership

4.2

2,941 ratings

79%

Loved it

17%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Anthony Trollope's The Duke's Children is praised for its intricate character development and exploration of societal changes. Critics commend its detailed portrayal of family dynamics and aristocratic life. However, some find the pacing slow and the plot overly detailed. Overall, it is a rich and insightful conclusion to Trollope's Palliser series.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Duke's Children?

A reader who enjoys The Duke's Children by Anthony Trollope likely appreciates detailed character development and social commentary. Fans of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice or George Eliot's Middlemarch may find Trollope's exploration of British aristocracy and themes of family and politics particularly engaging.

4.2

2,941 ratings

79%

Loved it

17%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

525

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Classic Fiction

Historical Fiction

British Literature
Period
Victorian Era
Setting

England • 1870s

Topic
World History
Publication Year

1995

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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