Doctor Thorne. By Anthony Trollope FULL Audiobook
Doctor Thorne is a novel by Anthony Trollope, first published in 1858. The novel is set in the fictional county of Barsetshire and revolves around the lives of the Gresham family and their doctor, Dr. Thorne. The story begins with the death of the squire of Greshamsbury, leaving his family in financial distress. The squire's son, Frank, is in love with Mary Thorne, the niece of Dr. Thorne, but his mother, Lady Arabella, is against the match because Mary is of unknown parentage and has no money. Lady Arabella wants Frank to marry a wealthy woman, Miss Dunstable, but Frank is determined to marry Mary. Meanwhile, Dr. Thorne is trying to help Sir Roger Scatcherd, a wealthy man who is dying of alcoholism, to make amends with his estranged son, Louis. The novel explores themes of love, class, and money.
The novel is divided into three parts. In the first part, we are introduced to the Gresham family and their financial troubles. Frank is in love with Mary, but his mother is against the match. In the second part, we learn more about Mary's background and her relationship with Dr. Thorne. We also see the relationship between Sir Roger and Louis Scatcherd. In the third part, the various plot threads are resolved.
The novel is notable for its portrayal of the class system in Victorian England. The Greshams are an aristocratic family who are struggling to maintain their position in society. They are contrasted with the wealthy but vulgar Miss Dunstable, who is courted by several of the characters. The novel also explores the theme of money and its influence on relationships. Lady Arabella is determined that Frank should marry a wealthy woman, while Dr. Thorne is more concerned with Frank's happiness.
Overall, Doctor Thorne is a well-written novel that explores themes of love, class, and money. The characters are well-drawn and the plot is engaging. It is a must-read for fans of Victorian literature..
More: Doctor Thorne, Anthony Trollope, Chronicles of Barsetshire
Simon Vance, Mary Thorne, Frank Gresham
Illegitimate birth, Inheritance, Social class
Victorian era, Humor, Pathos
Middle-class society, Comedy, English virtues
00:00:00 I: The Greshams of Greshamsbury
00:37:52 II: Long, Long Ago
01:04:27 III: Dr. Thorne
01:38:46 IV: Lessons from Courcy Castle
02:25:05 V: Frank Gresham’s First Speech
02:49:18 VI: Frank Gresham’s Early Loves
03:15:42 VII: The Doctor’s Garden
03:39:23 VIII: Matrimonial Prospects
04:12:15 IX: Sir Roger Scatcherd
04:36:26 X: Sir Roger’s Will
05:01:54 XI: The Doctor Drinks His Tea
05:20:27 XII: When Greek Meets Greek, Then Comes the Tug of War
05:48:41 XIII: The Two Uncles
06:11:51 XIV: Sentence of Exile
06:47:35 XV: Courcy
07:07:12 XVI: Miss Dunstable
07:31:04 XVII: The Election
08:08:03 XVIII: The Rivals
08:42:34 XIX: The Duke of Omnium
09:04:12 XX: The Proposal
09:23:09 XXI: Mr. Moffat Falls Into Trouble
09:55:52 XXII: Sir Roger Is Unseated
10:16:50 XXIII: Retrospective
10:39:11 XXIV: Louis Scatcherd
11:09:43 XXV: Sir Roger Dies
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