The Macdermots of Ballycloran by Anthony Trollope

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Author Trollope, Anthony, 1815-1882
Title The Macdermots of Ballycloran
Note Reading ease score: 72.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits E-text prepared by Delphine Lettau and Joseph E. Loewenstein, M.D.
Summary "The Macdermots of Ballycloran" by Anthony Trollope is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story unfolds in the impoverished setting of rural Ireland, focusing on the Macdermot family as they navigate the struggles of maintaining their estate amidst financial woes, social pressures, and changing times. Central characters include Thady and Euphemia (Feemy) Macdermot, who grapple with the legacy of their family's past and the looming threat of losing their home. The opening of the novel sets a vivid scene in a decaying Ballycloran house, where the narrator reflects on its state of ruin and the indicative past of the Macdermot family. The protagonist arrives in the village of Drumsna on business and takes a solitary walk to explore the desolate estate, encountering local inhabitants and their hard lives. As he learns from a local man about the previous residents, he begins to hand on the story of the Macdermots, who have succumbed to a cycle of debt and despair. The narrative introduces the troubled family dynamics and paints a bleak picture of their socioeconomic challenges, setting the stage for the unfolding drama. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Domestic fiction
Subject Ireland -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 29000
Release Date
Most Recently Updated May 31, 2010
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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