Doctor Wortle's School

Anthony Trollope’s fortieth novel, published in 1881, concerns a respectable Christian boys’ school whose proprietor unknowingly hires a woman who apparently has two husbands: a devoted English scholar and an abusive drunkard from the American South. The book interweaves a sensitive and realistic exploration of Dr. Wortle’s moral dilemma with a humorous look at small-town gossip and--of course--a romance involving the doctor’s beautiful young daughter. ( Summary by Angela Rowland ) (6 hr 8 min)

Chapters

Dr. Wortle	16:37	Read by Angel5
The New Usher	15:49	Read by Angel5
The Mystery	16:24	Read by Angel5
The Doctor Asks His Questions	15:16	Read by Angel5
"Then We Must Go"	14:29	Read by Angel5
Lord Carstairs	15:24	Read by Angel5
Robert LeFroy	14:22	Read by Angel5
The Story is Told	14:01	Read by Angel5
Mrs. Wortle and Mr. Puddicombe	15:28	Read by Angel5
Mr. Peacock Goes	14:21	Read by Angel5
The Bishop	15:05	Read by Angel5
The Stantiloup Correspondence	16:47	Read by Angel5
Mr. Puddicombe's Boot	15:59	Read by Angel5
"Everybody's Business"	16:27	Read by Angel5
"Amo' in the Cool of the Evening"	15:46	Read by Angel5
"It is Impossible"	15:08	Read by Angel5
Correspondence With the Palace	13:53	Read by Angel5
The Journey	16:22	Read by Angel5
"Nobody Has Condemned You Here"	15:53	Read by Angel5
Lord Bracy's Letter	15:04	Read by Angel5
At Chicago	14:31	Read by Angel5
The Doctor's Answer	15:38	Read by Angel5
Mr. Peacocke's Return	15:06	Read by Angel5
Mary's Success	14:18	Read by Angel5

Reviews

Trollope Triumphs Again

(5 stars)

Naesmile

Excellent reading! Typically wonderful Trollope. The novel is somewhat shorter than others from Trollope’s pen, but the characters and their interactions are well-developed Definitely worth a listen for those with a taste for Victorian Lit.

Great little sample of Trollope!

(5 stars)

Jess

I loved this book; it’s like a condensed version of what Trollope can do with his longer novels. The narrator was excellent.

(2.5 stars)

A LibriVox Listener

probably a nice story but it is read very fast. How much better it would have been to slow down and let one digest the story.

Well read!

(5 stars)

Karen Bromberg

Since I love stories about schools, I'm glad that I found this book. Enjoyed this book and the narration.

Most enjoyable!

(5 stars)

Judy

Great story, characterization and reader...though she would be SUPER if only she would slow down a bit!