02316cam a22003253u 4500 36562 UtSlPG 20260610133832.0 m cr n 260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Trollope, Frances Milton, 1780-1863 The Widow Barnaby. Vol. 2 (of 3) Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2011 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2011-06-30 Produced by Delphine Lettau, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "The Widow Barnaby" by Frances Milton Trollope is a novel written in the early 19th century. The story centers on Agnes Willoughby, a young lady facing societal pressures and personal challenges, particularly in her relationship with her aunt, Mrs. Barnaby, who is eager to navigate the social scene. Their interactions highlight themes of family obligation, societal expectations, and the complexities of mourning, which Agnes struggles with as she prepares for her first ball. The opening of the novel introduces the dynamics between Agnes and her flirtatious aunt, who is excited about their social engagements but oblivious to Agnes's inner turmoil regarding her attire and anxiety about fitting in. As they prepare for the ball, we see Agnes's conflicted feelings about attending; she is both intrigued and apprehensive about stepping into the social spotlight, feeling the weight of her family's past, especially the recent loss of her father. The interplay between Agnes's modesty and her aunt's extravagant aspirations sets the tone for the narrative, weaving in themes of social class, identity, and the quest for personal autonomy within the constraints of societal norms. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified England -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction Widows -- Fiction Social classes -- England -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/36562 77402 77402