Project Gutenberg 2003-01-01 Public domain in the USA. 318 Trollope, Anthony 1815 1882 The Duke's Children Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Duke%27s_Children E-text prepared by Kenneth David Cooper and revised by Joseph E. Loewenstein, M.D. "The Duke's Children" by Anthony Trollope is a novel written in the late 19th century, which explores the complexities of family dynamics, love, and societal expectations within the British aristocracy. The story begins with the Duke of Omnium facing profound grief following the death of his wife, the Duchess, as he grapples with the responsibility of raising their three children—two sons and a daughter—without her guidance. The narrative delves into their lives as they navigate the challenges of adulthood and the pressures of their noble lineage, with particular emphasis on Lady Mary's romantic entanglements and her struggle for independence. The opening of the novel sets the stage for a poignant exploration of loss and familial responsibility. The Duke feels utterly alone after his wife's passing, realizing her vital role in managing the family's relationships. As he confronts the intricacies of his children's lives, particularly Lady Mary's budding relationship with Francis Oliphant Tregear—a young man of modest means—the tension between parental authority and individual desire is established. The Duke's internal conflict highlights his authority as a father, yet his emotional turmoil suggests a deeper connection to his children that he has yet to fully acknowledge. This dynamic sets the tone for the unfolding drama, where love, duty, and societal standing intersect, promising an intricate tale of human relationships and societal pressures. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 82.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. en London (England) -- Fiction Domestic fiction Political fiction Palliser, Plantagenet (Fictitious character) -- Fiction Prime ministers -- Family relationships -- Fiction Conflict of generations -- Fiction Parent and adult child -- Fiction Widowers -- Fiction Nobility -- Fiction PR Text Category: Novels Category: British Literature 1295889 2025-08-02T08:22:24.520511 text/html 1312851 2010-06-13T14:12:28 text/html 532331 2025-08-02T08:22:39.600389 application/epub+zip 550138 2025-08-02T08:22:27.509489 application/epub+zip 550138 2025-08-02T08:22:25.835456 application/epub+zip 942460 2025-08-02T08:22:48.431336 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 915442 2025-08-02T08:22:38.433426 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 888665 2022-09-02T10:53:23.891538 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1243176 2025-08-02T08:22:20.704669 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 1242945 2007-08-20T13:21:28 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 1242959 2007-08-20T13:21:08 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 22471 2025-08-02T08:22:48.604355 application/rdf+xml 12405 2025-08-02T08:22:26.380469 image/jpeg 3385 2025-08-02T08:22:26.107459 image/jpeg 447914 2007-08-20T13:33:01 application/octet-stream application/zip 456558 2010-06-13T14:16:50 application/octet-stream application/zip 447882 2007-08-20T13:33:09 application/octet-stream application/zip 519022 2025-08-02T08:22:24.622471 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia