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.

The Kellys and the O'Kellys

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This is the second of Trollope's four Irish novels: A complicated, funny and touching story about family, neighbors and tenants, debt, jeal…

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…

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 American Senator

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The American Senator is a novel written in 1875 by Anthony Trollope. Although not one of Trollope's better-known works, it is notable for it…

Phineas Finn the Irish Member

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Phineas Finn is the sequel to “Can you Forgive Her?” and the second novel in Trollope’s Palliser series. The eponymous hero is a young Irish…

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…

The Small House at Allington (version 2)

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The Small House at Allington concerns the widowed Mrs.Dale, her daughters Isabella ("Bell") and Lilian ("Lily"), who liv…

Sir Harry Hotspur of Humblethwaite

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Sir Harry Hotspur’s only son and heir dies young which means that the title goes to a cousin, George Hotspur. Sir Harry wants the ancestral …

The Bertrams

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This is a massive effort, taking place in England and the Middle East, with a cast of thousands... Well, not thousands, fortunately, but cer…

The Three Clerks

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The Three Clerks was Trollope’s sixth novel and was written mostly in railway carriages, since his work for the Post Office still entailed a…

Cousin Henry

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Indefer Jones struggles to name an heir to his estate. Will he choose his favorite niece, Isabel, or a male heir? The story turns on the tro…

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…

The Macdermots of Ballycloran

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This is the story of the Macdermots of Ballycloran the story is about the tragic demise of a landowning family. Larry Macdermot lives in a d…

Mr Scarborough's Family

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MR SCARBOROUGH, wealthy owner of Tretton Park in Staffordshire, is dying. His eldest son and heir Mountjoy has gambled away his inheritance …

The Golden Lion of Granpere

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The Golden Lion of Granpere invites listeners into a world of romance and familial conflict, where love must navigate the challenges posed b…

Traveling Sketches

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In this small book, Anthony Trollope describes with his characteristic wit and satire the different types of travelers commonly encountered …

The Struggles of Brown, Jones, and Robinson

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Billed as a satire concerning the dishonest advertising and business practices of the day, it tells the tale of an upstart clothing business…

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…

Clergymen of the Church of England (Version 2)

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Anthony Trollope describes with his characteristic wit the different types of clergymen commonly found in 19th century Britain. - Summary by…

Lotta Schmidt and Other Stories

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In this collection of short stories by Anthony Trollope: A Viennese musician courts a much younger woman. A young man must choose between pu…

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