The Vicar of Bullhampton
1870
The Vicar of Bullhampton is an 1870 novel by Anthony Trollope set in the fictional town of Bullhampton. The story follows Reverend Frank Fenwick as he navigates social dynamics and moral challenges, particularly concerning a young woman embroiled in controversy and a murder accusation. The novel features intertwining subplots, including romantic pursuits and a conflict between the vicar and a low church nobleman. Notably, Trollope addresses the societal expectations of women during his time, making the portrayal of a fallen woman a significant aspect of the narrative.
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“There did not breathe a father on earth who cared less for himself or his own position.””
— Anthony Trollope
“If I were to die, your friends would advise you not to grieve; but they would think you very unfeeling if you did not.””
— Anthony Trollope
“Years are wanted to make a friendship, but days suffice for men and women to get married.””
— Anthony Trollope
“A poor gentleman is further removed from marriage than any other man.””
— Anthony Trollope
“Marriage, aunt, is like death, common to all.””
— Anthony Trollope
“Men fail often in other things, in the pursuit of honour, fortune, or power, and when they fail they can begin again.””
— Anthony Trollope
“If a man lose a venture of money he can tell his friend; or if he be unsuccessful in trying for a seat in parliament; or be thrown out of a run in the hunting-field; or even if he be blackballed for a club; but a man can hardly bring himself to tell his dearest comrade that his Mary has preferred another man to himself.””
— Anthony Trollope
