Linda Tressel
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Book: Very good
Jacket: Slipcase: Good
Pages: Good
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A lesser-known gem from the Victorian master of social fiction, Linda Tressel is a compact yet emotionally powerful novel set in the Protestant community of Nuremberg, Germany. It chronicles the tragic story of young Linda Tressel, a spirited and romantic woman trapped under the oppressive guardianship of her deeply religious aunt, Madame Staubach, who is determined to force her niece into a loveless marriage with an older, disagreeable man. Trollope illustrates with quiet intensity the devastating collision between rigid religious fanaticism and the natural human longing for love and self-determination, crafting a narrative that is both intimate and deeply sympathetic. The tone is restrained yet suffused with pathos, as the author presents Linda's psychological unraveling with the same keen social observation that defines his celebrated Barsetshire and Palliser series. Originally published anonymously in 1868, Linda Tressel stands as a surprisingly dark and moving work that rewards readers who seek out the full range of Trollope's remarkable literary output.
Author: Anthony Trollope
Format: Hardback
Published: 1998, The Folio Society
Genre: Classic fiction
Condition remarks:
Book: Very good
Jacket: Slipcase: Good
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
A lesser-known gem from the Victorian master of social fiction, Linda Tressel is a compact yet emotionally powerful novel set in the Protestant community of Nuremberg, Germany. It chronicles the tragic story of young Linda Tressel, a spirited and romantic woman trapped under the oppressive guardianship of her deeply religious aunt, Madame Staubach, who is determined to force her niece into a loveless marriage with an older, disagreeable man. Trollope illustrates with quiet intensity the devastating collision between rigid religious fanaticism and the natural human longing for love and self-determination, crafting a narrative that is both intimate and deeply sympathetic. The tone is restrained yet suffused with pathos, as the author presents Linda's psychological unraveling with the same keen social observation that defines his celebrated Barsetshire and Palliser series. Originally published anonymously in 1868, Linda Tressel stands as a surprisingly dark and moving work that rewards readers who seek out the full range of Trollope's remarkable literary output.