The Telegraph Girl

By Anthony Trollope

Book Overview

The Telegraph Girl is a novel written by Anthony Trollope, published in 1877. The story is set in the late 19th century and revolves around the life of a young woman named Lucy Graham, who works as a telegraph girl in London. Lucy is a hardworking and independent woman who is determined to make a better life for herself and her family. She is also a talented musician who dreams of becoming a professional singer.The novel follows Lucy as she navigates the challenges of working in a male-dominated industry and dealing with the advances of her male colleagues. She also becomes involved in a romantic relationship with a wealthy young man named Septimus Harding, who is from a very different social class than Lucy. Despite their differences, the two fall in love and must navigate the challenges of their relationship.Throughout the novel, Trollope explores themes of social class, gender roles, and the changing nature of society in the late 19th century. He also provides a vivid portrayal of life in London during this time period, with detailed descriptions of the city and its inhabitants.Overall, The Telegraph Girl is a compelling and engaging novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the lives of working-class women in Victorian England. Trollope's writing is both insightful and entertaining, making this book a must-read for fans of historical fiction and classic literature.THIS 58 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Frau Frohmann and Other Stories, by Anthony Trollope. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1417906138.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162897406
• ISBN13: 9781162897400
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 58 Pages
• Weight: 0.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"