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Emily Abernathy's avatar

Great essay, Sean!

“Both men share an abiding concern for England and the English soul, but where Dickens judges their health by the number of souls who possess all the virtues or none, Trollope offers the more provoking picture of what evils a decent man can inflict upon his neighbor if he pursues truth, or pity, or justice, or humility apart from its fellows.”

Well said!

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Cheryl's avatar

I love Dickens (there’s a scene in Bleak House that I think about often), so it’s interesting to hear Trollope’s view of the man. I’m grateful that you picked this book! I absolutely love it, and find that it’s rewarding my patience with some of the arcane vocabulary. Looking forward to Monday.

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