| Author |
Trollope, Anthony, 1815-1882 |
| Title |
Christmas at Thompson Hall
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 79.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Chuck Greif (This file was produced from images
available at The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"Christmas at Thompson Hall" by Anthony Trollope is a humorous short story written in the late 19th century. This tale revolves around the themes of misunderstanding and the complications that can arise from familial obligations during the holiday season. Set against the backdrop of a chilly French winter, it showcases the mix of social dynamics and personal relationships typical of the Victorian era. The story follows Mrs. Brown, who is determined to join her family for Christmas at Thompson Hall despite her husband's reluctance. As they travel, storms and a series of unfortunate mishaps lead Mrs. Brown on a fateful journey where, in her quest to procure mustard for her husband's sore throat, she mistakenly applies a mustard plaster to the wrong man, Mr. Jones, in a hotel room. This blunder leads to comedic tension, especially when both families converge for Christmas. Although Mrs. Brown's intentions are benign, the story explores the delicate balance of duty and the chaos of familial expectations during the holidays, culminating in a surprising and light-hearted resolution at Thompson Hall. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Christmas stories
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| Subject |
England -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
58558 |
| Release Date |
Dec 28, 2018 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 24, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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