The Way We Live Now

Description

Unlike even some of the greats of 19th century literature, Anthony Trollope manages to rise above the “norms” of quality that most novels present, and to create genuine characters that seem to move through dimensions that aren’t limited by the pages he writes upon. The Way We Live Now, although “merely” a social satire, was written at the height of Trollope’s career, and displays what can probably be named one of the most powerful example of the author’s unique style and outstanding writing skills.

Times like the Great Depression and other great times of financial crisis of the century to come are described in their essence to a remarkable level of detail through the examples in Trollope’s story. Outlining the core of corporate greed and the attempt that many have used to turn trust, or even love into a commodity, the author creates a novel that becomes quite fascinating to read even for people born more than 100 years after Trollope’s time.

The Way We Live Now paints a bleak, but genuine picture of the world as it was at the middle of the tumultuous 19th century, and one that many of those acquainted with modern day business and finances can relate to.

This is not only Trollope’s longest novel, but one of the most carefully written ones as well. The rich narrative and the remarkably well-developed characters – particularly female characters like the Lady Monograme or Georgiana Longestaffe – are so realistic and well-rounded that readers have often compared them with the characters and storylines of Charles Dickens, even claiming Trollope had an edge through his attention to detail and well-placed narrative artifices.

Whether you want to explore the state of the business and finance world, as it was in the 19th century, or you just want to read an interesting and entertaining story, The Way We Live Now will delight and inspire you in more ways than one.
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