Can You Forgive Her? (Unabridged) (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Three Women, Marriage Dilemmas, and Political Intrigue in the Palliser World of Victorian BritainBy Anthony Trollope
Length34h 44m
About this audiobook
Can You Forgive Her? inaugurates Anthony Trollope's Palliser sequence with a searching study of conscience, courtship, and political ambition in Victorian Britain. Centered on Alice Vavasor's wavering between the safe John Grey and the volatile George Vavasor, the novel examines the moral weight of choice within the restrictive codes governing women's lives. Trollope's lucid realism, genial irony, and intricate social mapping place private feeling beside parliamentary maneuver, making domestic indecision a serious historical and ethical matter. Anthony Trollope, one of the most industrious and observant novelists of the nineteenth century, drew upon his long career in the Post Office and his intimate knowledge of institutions, travel, and class behavior. His fascination with politics and public service informs the novel's depictions of electioneering and aristocratic responsibility, while his humane skepticism shapes its refusal of simple heroes or villains. Lady Glencora and Plantagenet Palliser reveal Trollope's enduring interest in marriage as both emotional compact and social arrangement. This unabridged edition is recommended to readers who value expansive Victorian fiction, psychologically nuanced characterization, and novels in which society itself becomes a living force. It is an essential starting point for the Palliser novels and a richly rewarding work for anyone interested in gender, power, and moral self-knowledge.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- An Author Biography reveals milestones in the author's life, illuminating the personal insights behind the text.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 4.0 (21.4K)
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GenreLiterary Classics, General Fiction
Length34 hrs 44 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateApr 12, 2015
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Can You Forgive Her? (Unabridged) (Annotated)
2Introduction
3Synopsis
4Historical Context
5Author Biography
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6Can You Forgive Her? (Unabridged) (pt. 1)
7Can You Forgive Her? (Unabridged) (pt. 2)
8Can You Forgive Her? (Unabridged) (pt. 3)
9Can You Forgive Her? (Unabridged) (pt. 4)
10Can You Forgive Her? (Unabridged) (pt. 5)
11Can You Forgive Her? (Unabridged) (pt. 6)
12Can You Forgive Her? (Unabridged) (pt. 7)
13Can You Forgive Her? (Unabridged) (pt. 8)
14Can You Forgive Her? (Unabridged) (pt. 9)
15Can You Forgive Her? (Unabridged) (pt. 10)
16Can You Forgive Her? (Unabridged) (pt. 11)
17Can You Forgive Her? (Unabridged) (pt. 12)
18Can You Forgive Her? (Unabridged) (pt. 13)
19Can You Forgive Her? (Unabridged) (pt. 14)
20Analysis
21Reflection
22Memorable Quotes
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