The Duke's Children (Oxford World's Classics)
In The Duke's Children, Anthony Trollope brings his Palliser series to a close with the story of a widowed duke confronting the challenges of guiding his independent-minded offspring in a changing world. Through sharp social observation and emotional depth, Trollope explores the conflicts between parental duty and youthful ambition in Victorian society.
About This Book
The Duke's Children is the sixth and final novel in Anthony Trollope's Palliser series, published in 1880. It follows the story of Plantagenet Palliser, now the Duke of Omnium, as he navigates life after profound personal losses.
Set against the backdrop of Victorian England, the narrative examines themes of family, politics, and societal expectations. Trollope masterfully portrays the tensions between tradition and modernity through the duke's relationships with his three grown children.
This Oxford World's Classics edition features an authoritative text, along with scholarly introduction and notes that enhance appreciation of Trollope's intricate character development and social commentary.
Renowned for its depth and realism, the novel offers insight into the personal and public lives of the British aristocracy during a time of transition.
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