The American Senator
The American Senator, written by Anthony Trollope in 1877, is a novel set in the fictional English town of Dillsborough. It explores the social dynamics between the local gentry and common folk, focusing on Reginald Morton and the ambitious Arabella Trefoil, who seeks a wealthy husband. The novel is notable for its detailed portrayal of rural English life and fox hunting, as well as its commentary on class and ambition. Although not one of Trollope's most famous works, it offers a critical view of societal norms through its complex characters and their interactions.
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“Then there came on that well-worn dispute among sportsmen, whether foxes and pheasants are or are not pleasant companions to each other. Every one was agreed that, if not, then the pheasants should suffer, and that any country gentleman who allowed his gamekeeper to entrench on the privileges of foxes in order that pheasants might be more abundant, was a "brute" and a "beast," and altogether unworthy to live in England.””
— Anthony Trollope
“But girls are sly, especially when their lovers are concerned.””
— Anthony Trollope
“CHAPTER LXXX CONCLUSION””
— Anthony Trollope
“CHAPTER LXXIX THE LAST DAYS OF MARY MASTERS””
— Anthony Trollope
“CHAPTER LXXVIII THE SENATOR’S LECTURE.”
— Anthony Trollope
“Then a voice from the back called out, ‘What the deuce is all that to you?””
— Anthony Trollope
“Hate is difficult and expensive, and between individuals soon gives place to love.””
— Anthony Trollope
“CHAPTER LXXVII THE SENATOR’S LECTURE.”
— Anthony Trollope
“She need never again seem to be gay in order that men might be attracted. She””
— Anthony Trollope
