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.
An Editor's Tales
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Anthony Trollope
These 'tales' describe a series of encounters between various magazine editors and those who wish to have their works published. While conta…
The Courtship of Susan Bell
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Anthony Trollope
Susan lives with her overbearing sister in a boarding house in Saratoga Springs run by their timid mother. A knock on the door brings an une…
Clergymen Of The Church Of England
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Anthony Trollope
This 1866 book was published in a time of great change in the Church of England. Trollope began as a High Church adherent and then worked h…
The Small House at Allington (version 2)
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Anthony Trollope
The Small House at Allington concerns the widowed Mrs.Dale, her daughters Isabella ("Bell") and Lilian ("Lily"), who liv…
Traveling Sketches
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Anthony Trollope
In this small book, Anthony Trollope describes with his characteristic wit and satire the different types of travelers commonly encountered …
London Tradesmen
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This book is a series of sketches written by Anthony Trollope near the end of his life, reprinted and collected. Each sketch is an essay on …
Can You Forgive Her? (Version 2)
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Anthony Trollope
Can You Forgive Her was published over 2 years in serial form. It follows the life story of three women involved with courtship and marriag…
Lotta Schmidt and Other Stories
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Anthony Trollope
In this collection of short stories by Anthony Trollope: A Viennese musician courts a much younger woman. A young man must choose between pu…
The Kellys and the O'Kellys
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Anthony Trollope
This is the second of Trollope's four Irish novels: A complicated, funny and touching story about family, neighbors and tenants, debt, jeal…
North America Vol. 1
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Anthony Trollope
Anthony Trollope was one of the most successful, prolific and respected English novelists of the Victorian era. In 1861 he travelled through…
Phineas Finn (Version 2)
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Anthony Trollope
This novel tells the story of the lead character, Phineas Finn, including romances (with an eye to getting money) and British parliamentary …
The Eustace Diamonds (Version 2)
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Anthony Trollope
The Eustace Diamonds is the third in the Palliser Series first published in serial form and then as a novel in 1872. The story is set in Ir…
How the "Mastiffs" Went to Iceland
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Anthony Trollope
Anthony Trollope recounts his travel with the other passengers of the ship, Mastiff, to Iceland. He describes their journey by ship as well …
Clergymen of the Church of England (Version 2)
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Anthony Trollope
Anthony Trollope describes with his characteristic wit the different types of clergymen commonly found in 19th century Britain. - Summary by…
The West Indies and the Spanish Main
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Anthony Trollope
In The West Indies and the Spanish Main, Anthony Trollope recounts his experiences traveling around the area of what is now known as the Car…
Hunting Sketches
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Anthony Trollope describes with his characteristic wit the different types of hunters commonly found in 19th century Britain. - Summary by E…
Phineas Redux (Version 2)
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Anthony Trollope
Phineas Finn (hero from an earlier novel in this series) returns to London from Scotland and reenters the political scene. After some hurdl…
The Chateau of Prince Polignac
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Anthony Trollope
A short story by one of the masters of Victorian literature, written early in his career. Characteristic of much of his later novels, it is …
The Prime Minister (Version 2)
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Anthony Trollope
The Prime Minister is the fifth novel in Trollope's Palliser Series, and is about the period of Plantagenet Palliser's term as Prime Ministe…
North America Vol. 2
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Anthony Trollope
Anthony Trollope was one of the most successful, prolific and respected English novelists of the Victorian era. In 1861-1862 he travelled th…