Anthony Trollope
Anthony Trollope was a distinguished English novelist and civil servant, born on April 24, 1815, in London. He is best known for his keen observations of Victorian society and his ability to weave intricate narratives that explore the complexities of human relationships and social dynamics. Trollope's literary career spanned several decades, during which he authored more than 40 novels, including beloved works such as "The Chronicles of Barsetshire" series and "The Palliser Novels." His writing reflects a deep understanding of the politics and social issues of his time, all delivered with a blend of humor and empathy that continues to resonate with readers today.
Despite facing various personal and professional challenges, including a demanding job at the Post Office, Trollope remained prolific, often rising before dawn to write. His commitment to his craft is evident in the rich characters and engaging plots that populate his stories. For those curious about the nuances of Victorian life and literature, exploring Trollope's work offers a delightful journey through a world that, while different in many ways, still echoes with the same human emotions we experience today. Dive into his novels and discover the charm and insight of this literary master.
Christmas at Thompson Hall
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"A Mid-Victorian Christmas Tale"; tells of a night time encounter between relatives who had never before met, resulting in minor i…
Barchester Towers (version 2)
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Barchester Towers, published in 1857, is the 2nd novel in Anthony Trollope's series known as the "Chronicles of Barsetshire". It f…
The Last Chronicle of Barset
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Both Trollope and some of his later critics have considered The Last Chronicle to be his greatest novel. Many of its characters are familiar…
Ayala's Angel
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Lucy and Ayala Dormer are left penniless by the death of their parents. Ayala is taken in by their rich aunt Lady Tringle and Lucy by their …
The Claverings
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"I consider the story as a whole to he good, though I am not aware that the public ever corroborated that verdict." - the author T…
Ralph the Heir
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As usual, Trollope creates a nice variety of characters of different English classes, sentiments and positions. The primary themes are the i…
The Life of Cicero, Vol. II
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Marcus Tullius Cicero (106-43BC) was an orator, statesman, philosopher and prolific correspondent, who rose as a ‘new man’ in Rome in the tu…
Why Frau Frohmann Raised Her Prices and Other Stories
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A collection of five stories by Anthony Trollope: Why Frau Frohmann Raised Her Prices; The Lady of Launay;Christmas at Thompson Hall; The Te…
The Vicar of Bullhampton
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This little-known but engrossing Trollope novel, published in 1870, centers on a feisty small-town clergyman, his cantankerous neighbor, the…
The Prime Minister
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The Prime Minister is the fifth in Trollope's series of six Palliser novels. With Phineas' difficulties resolved, Trollope introduces new c…
Marion Fay
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Marion Fay (1882) offers a pair of romances, each involving a match between one titled personage and one commoner. The misalliances lead to …
Phineas Redux
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Phineas Finn is the fourth in Trollope's series of six Palliser novels. At the end of Phineas Finn, the second novel in the series, Phineas…
The Duke's Children
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In the last of the six Palliser novels, the sudden death of his wife, Lady Glencora, leaves Plantagenet Palliser, the Duke of Omnium, findin…
Doctor Wortle's School
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Anthony Trollope’s fortieth novel, published in 1881, concerns a respectable Christian boys’ school whose proprietor unknowingly hires a wom…
The Warden (version 2)
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Anthony Trollope sets the scene for his wonderful Chronicles of Barsetshire with this short novel about Septimus Harding's challenged eccles…
Doctor Thorne (version 2)
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This is the third book in The Chronicles of Barsetshire, the first two being The Warden and Barchester Towers; however, although some charac…
Autobiography of Anthony Trollope
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Anthony Trollope's autobiography will delight you whether or not you've read (or listened to) any of his many works. His honest if self-depr…
Nina Balatka
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A romance set in Prague between a Catholic and a Jew. In this short novel, Trollope moves away from his usual milieu to explore a theme whic…
Kept in the Dark
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Kept in the Dark is a novel by the 19th century English novelist Anthony Trollope. It was published in eight monthly installments in 1882, a…
Is He Popenjoy ?
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Trollope returns in Is He Popenjoy to two of his favorite subjects: property and inheritance. As in "Doctor Thorne," the issues ar…