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Dr. Wortle's School

By Anthony Trollope

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

In a quiet village, a respected schoolmaster's world is shaken by wealth, secrets, and the complexities of personal relationships.

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2007-06-18
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Summary

"Dr. Wortle's School" by Anthony Trollope is a captivating story set in a late 1800s English village. The story centers around Dr. Jeffrey Wortle, a revered schoolmaster whose life is intertwined with themes of respect and the problems that come with relationships with the gentry. Dr. Wortle, though headstrong, is shown as caring while in charge with his role, which involves not just students, but his family life on the school grounds. A conflict sparks with the wealthy Stantiloup family, which causes trouble in the school. The introduction of a new instructor, Mr. Peacocke, hints at growing tensions and secrets that threaten the secure world Dr. Wortle has carefully built.

About the Author

Anthony Trollope was an English novelist and civil servant of the Victorian era. Among his best-known works is a series of novels collectively known as the Chronicles of Barsetshire, which revolves around the imaginary county of Barsetshire. He also wrote novels on political, social, and gender issues, and other topical matters.

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