"Framley Parsonage" by Anthony Trollope is a 19th-century story about Mark Robarts, a youthful clergyman who becomes the vicar of Framley thanks to Lady Lufton's support. It's a journey through ambition, social status, and moral challenges as characters deal with church life and community expectations. Mark starts as a promising vicar who got his job because of his connections with the upper class, especially Lady Lufton. As he gets used to his new job, the story shows his relationships with his wife, Fanny, Lady Lufton, and others. Mark struggles with what's right as a vicar and the attraction of high society, particularly when he plans to visit a place that could lead to problems. The book looks at Mark's fight between his personal goals and his duties to his church and the woman who helped him.
Framley Parsonage
By Anthony Trollope
A young vicar must choose between his ambition and his duty to the church, his family, and his patroness while climbing the social ladder, where temptation and moral compromises threaten to destroy his career.
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About the AuthorAnthony 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.
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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