The American Senator
The American Senator
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Dillsborough, England • 1870s
1999
Adult
18+ years
1100L
Super Short Summary
The American Senator by Anthony Trollope explores English rural society and its norms through an outsider's perspective. The story follows Elias Gotobed, an American senator who visits England and observes its customs, often clashing with local perspectives. Alongside his observations, the novel weaves together themes of love, class, and cultural differences.
Informative
Contemplative
Mysterious
Bittersweet
Humorous
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Reviews of The American Senator by Anthony Trollope highlight its keen social commentary and intricate character development. Positively, readers admire Trollope's exploration of cultural differences and satire of British society. However, some criticize the plot's pacing and occasional predictability. Overall, the novel is praised for its wit and insightful observations.
Who Should Read The American Senator?
A reader who enjoys The American Senator by Anthony Trollope likely appreciates Victorian-era social commentary, nuanced character studies, and wry humor. Similar readers might enjoy Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen for its incisive social critique and Middlemarch by George Eliot for its exploration of English provincial life.
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The American Senator by Anthony Trollope was originally serialized in Temple Bar magazine from May 1876 to July 1877 before being published as a book in 1877.
The character of the American senator, Elias Gotobed, was inspired by Trollope's own experiences and observations during his travels in the United States.
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Trollope often explored themes of social norms and cultural differences in his works, and The American Senator humorously contrasts British and American manners through its characters.
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Novel • Fiction
Dillsborough, England • 1870s
1999
Adult
18+ years
1100L
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