Commentary on Early Illustrations of Trollope's Fiction
Dr Thorne: 4 Illustrations
Written 1857 (20 October) -1858 (31 March)
Published as a book 1858 May Chapman and Hall
H. L. Schindler illustrations from a contemporary later edition:
1858 Dr Thorne: Chapman & Hall; (later edition) H. L. Schindler
- '"She is my niece", said the doctor, taking up the tiny infant in his arms'. Source: Hennessey, p. 17. My comment: important moment, girl in bed very well caught, caption is the words Trollope gave Dr Thorne as he promises Mary's mother to be a father to her.
- 'He did not at first see his sister Augusta who had just this moment come upon them'. Source: Hennessy, p. 267. My comment: again, a good choice of moment, at birthday party, Frank discovered wooing Mary by a hostile sister; the male figure drawn is too old.
- '"I must have ten or twelve thousand pounds; ten at the very least. Source: Snow, p. 157. My comment: much reduced print of Squire Gresham telling Dr. Thorne he must once again borrow from Roger Scatcherd and wants Thorne to be his gobetween.
- 'Sir Roger raised himself up in his bed with his fist clenched'. Source: Hennessy, p. 168. My comment: choice of psychological moment right; drawing inadequate.
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