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Widely regarded as one of Trollope's most successful later novels, He Knew He Was Right is a study of marriage and of sexual relationships cast against a background of agitation for women's rights.

When Louis Trevelyan was twenty-four years old, he had all the world before him where to choose; and, among other things, he chose to go to the Mandarin Islands, and there fell in love with Emily Rowley, the daughter of Sir Marmaduke, the governor. Sir Marmaduke Rowley, at this... Read Full Overview

Unique Elements Historical Context Detailed 19th Century Historical Analysis About He Knew He Was Right He Knew He Was Right by British author Anthony Trollope is a work of literary fiction first published in the UK in 1869. ' A gentleman over fifty, popular in London, with a... Read Full Overview

When Louis Trevelyan was twenty-four years old, he had all the world before him where to choose; and, among other things, he chose to go to the Mandarin Islands, and there fell in love with Emily Rowley, the daughter of Sir Marmaduke, the governor. Sir Marmaduke Rowley, at this... Read Full Overview

Throughout this interesting and informative book, Williamson shows the difference between suffering hardships and suffering the infringement of one's rights. She says that every truly consecrated Christian must be willing to give up the right to the normal comforts of life, to... Read Full Overview

This novel is published under the auspices of the Trollope Society.

When Louis Trevelyan was twenty-four years old, he had all the world before him where to choose; and, among other things, he chose to go to the Mandarin Islands, and there fell in love with Emily Rowley, the daughter of Sir Marmaduke, the governor. Sir Marmaduke Rowley, at this... Read Full Overview

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This book is a result of an effort made by us towards making a contribution to the preservation and repair of original classic literature. In an attempt to preserve, improve and recreate the original content, we have worked towards: 1. Type-setting & Reformatting: The complete... Read Full Overview

Anthony Trollope's "He Knew He Was Right" explores the complexities of marriage and the corrosive power of unfounded jealousy during the Victorian era. This meticulously prepared edition revives a classic domestic drama centered on a husband's unwavering conviction and its... Read Full Overview

Anthony Trollope's "He Knew He Was Right" explores the complexities of marriage and the corrosive power of unfounded jealousy during the Victorian era. This meticulously prepared edition revives a classic domestic drama centered on a husband's unwavering conviction and its... Read Full Overview