The Way We Live Now by Anthony Trollope
The book is a satirical analysis of the moral corruption in London during the 1870s. It centers around Augustus Melmotte, a fraudulent financier, who moves his family to London in an attempt to climb the social ladder. His daughter, Marie, falls in love with Sir Felix Carbury, a penniless playboy, while his wife is desperate to be accepted into London society. The book explores themes of wealth, power, love, and greed, and is a biting critique of the era's obsession with status and money.
The 430th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1875
- Nationality
- British
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 800-1000
- Words
- 362,000
- Original Language
- English
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- 26th on The 100 Greatest Novels of All Time: The List (The Observer)
- 64th on The 100 Greatest British Novels (BBC)
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