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100 1 _aTrollope, Anthony,
_d1815-1882
245 1 4 _aThe Mistletoe Bough
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2003
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2003-02-01
508 _aTranscribed from the 1864 Chapman and Hall “Tales of All Countries” edition by David Price
520 _a"The Mistletoe Bough" by Anthony Trollope is a novella that falls within the genre of fiction, specifically focusing on themes of love and social dynamics. Written during the Victorian era, the narrative weaves a tale of romantic misunderstandings and familial relationships, set in an English country estate during the Christmas season. The central topic revolves around the intricacies of engagement, love, and societal expectations surrounding marriage, particularly as viewed through the lens of the protagonist, Elizabeth Garrow. The storyline centers on Elizabeth Garrow and her complex relationship with Godfrey Holmes, with whom she has a history of a broken engagement. As Christmas approaches, tensions rise when Elizabeth must navigate the social dynamics of her family and the return of Godfrey to Thwaite Hall. Through playful interactions with her brothers and acquaintances, Elizabeth wrestles with her feelings for Godfrey, not wishing to reignite a past romance that she believes is fraught with difficulties. The arrival of Isabella Holmes, Godfrey's sister, adds additional layers of complication, as both women reflect on love and the pressures exerted by family and societal norms. Ultimately, the story culminates in a moment of potential reconciliation under the metaphorical mistletoe, encapsulating the tension between personal desires and social expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aShort stories
653 _aChristmas stories
653 _aEngland -- Fiction
653 _aCourtship -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3719
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