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John Bull on the Guadalquivir From "Tales from All Countries"

By Anthony Trollope

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

An Englishman's pursuit of love in Spain turns into a hilarious journey of cultural mishaps and romantic awakenings.

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2003-01-01
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Summary

"John Bull on the Guadalquivir" by Anthony Trollope, is a story that whisks you away to 19th-century Spain, where an Englishman named John Pomfret chases after his love, Maria Daguilar. The book dives into the tricky world of romance, mixing different cultures and showing how confusing love can be. John's trip to Seville is full of funny mix-ups and clashes as he tries to win Maria's heart, facing a jealous rival in the flamboyant Marquis D’Almavivas. As John struggles with his own doubts and the expectations of his family's business, he discovers that real love isn't about deals or appearances, but about true feelings, teaching him that the best romances happen when you look beyond what society expects.

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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