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Dr. Wortle's School

Anthony Trollope
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Dr. Wortle's School

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1999

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Anthony Trollope

Dr. Wortle's School

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1999
Book Details
Pages

222

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

England • 19th century

Publication Year

1999

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Dr. Wortle's School by Anthony Trollope explores the challenges faced by Dr. Wortle, a schoolmaster, when a scandal involving one of his staff members threatens the reputation of his school. The narrative delves into themes of morality, integrity, and societal judgment while examining the complex interpersonal dynamics within a 19th-century educational setting.

Contemplative

Emotional

Romantic

Mysterious

Melancholic

Reviews & Readership

4.0

1,123 ratings

68%

Loved it

26%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Dr. Wortle's School by Anthony Trollope is praised for its insightful exploration of Victorian social mores and morality. Readers appreciate Trollope's skillful character development and wit. However, some find the pacing slow and the plot predictable. Despite this, the novel remains a compelling study of scandal and reputation in a small community.

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Who Should Read Dr. Wortle's School?

A reader who enjoys Dr. Wortle's School by Anthony Trollope would likely appreciate Victorian literature, complex social dynamics, and ethical dilemmas. Fans of works like Middlemarch by George Eliot or Barchester Towers by Trollope himself would find similar narratives rich in character study and moral exploration.

4.0

1,123 ratings

68%

Loved it

26%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

222

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

England • 19th century

Publication Year

1999

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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