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Dr. Wortle's School V2: A Novel (1881) is a work of fiction by the renowned British author, Anthony Trollope. The book is the second volume of a two-part series and tells the story of Dr. Wortle, the headmaster of a small school in England. The novel explores the themes of morality, ethics, and the consequences of one's actions. It follows Dr. Wortle as he grapples with a scandal that threatens to destroy his reputation and the reputation of his school. The story begins with the arrival of a new teacher, Mr. Peacocke, who quickly becomes a favorite among the students and staff. However, rumors soon begin to circulate that Mr. Peacocke is not actually a clergyman, as he claims to be. Dr. Wortle is initially hesitant to believe these rumors, but as evidence mounts, he is forced to confront the truth.As the scandal unfolds, Dr. Wortle must make difficult decisions about how to handle the situation. He must balance his duty to his students with his duty to his own reputation and the reputation of his school. Along the way, he grapples with questions of morality and ethics, and ultimately learns valuable lessons about the consequences of one's actions.Overall, Dr. Wortle's School V2: A Novel (1881) is a thought-provoking and engaging work of fiction that explores timeless themes of morality and ethics. It is a must-read for fans of Anthony Trollope and anyone interested in exploring the complexities of human behavior.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.
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Dr. Wortle's School V2: A Novel (1881) is a work of fiction by the renowned British author, Anthony Trollope. The book is the second volume of a two-part series and tells the story of Dr. Wortle, the headmaster of a small school in England. The novel explores the themes of morality, ethics, and the consequences of one's actions. It follows Dr. Wortle as he grapples with a scandal that threatens to destroy his reputation and the reputation of his school. The story begins with the arrival of a new teacher, Mr. Peacocke, who quickly becomes a favorite among the students and staff. However, rumors soon begin to circulate that Mr. Peacocke is not actually a clergyman, as he claims to be. Dr. Wortle is initially hesitant to believe these rumors, but as evidence mounts, he is forced to confront the truth.As the scandal unfolds, Dr. Wortle must make difficult decisions about how to handle the situation. He must balance his duty to his students with his duty to his own reputation and the reputation of his school. Along the way, he grapples with questions of morality and ethics, and ultimately learns valuable lessons about the consequences of one's actions.Overall, Dr. Wortle's School V2: A Novel (1881) is a thought-provoking and engaging work of fiction that explores timeless themes of morality and ethics. It is a must-read for fans of Anthony Trollope and anyone interested in exploring the complexities of human behavior.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.