Is He Popenjoy? (1879)
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""Is He Popenjoy?"" is a novel written by Anthony Trollope and published in 1879. The story revolves around the question of the true identity of a young boy named Popenjoy, who is the heir to a wealthy English earldom. The boy's mother, Lady Selina, is determined to keep him away from his father, Lord George Germain, who she believes is not fit to be a parent. Lord George, however, is equally determined to claim his rightful place as Popenjoy's father and bring him up according to his own values.As the story progresses, various characters become involved in the dispute over Popenjoy's identity, including Lady Selina's sister-in-law, Lady Amelia, and her husband, the Duke of Omnium. The plot thickens as Lady Selina's machinations become increasingly desperate and Lord George's efforts to claim his son become more forceful.Trollope's novel explores themes of family, class, and identity, as well as the power dynamics at play in Victorian society. The characters are complex and multifaceted, with their motivations and desires often at odds with one another. Ultimately, the question of Popenjoy's true identity is resolved, but not before the lives of those involved are forever changed. ""Is He Popenjoy?"" is a compelling and thought-provoking work of fiction that offers a glimpse into the social and political complexities of Victorian England.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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- ISBN-13: 9781164043638
- ISBN-10: 1164043633
- Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
- Publish Date: September 2010
- Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.89 inches
- Shipping Weight: 1.28 pounds
- Page Count: 436
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