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An Autobiography
Paperback
Literary FiguresLiterary CriticismBritish History
ISBN13: 9781025292090
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 370
Weight: 1.14
Height: 0.77 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
An Autobiography offers a candid and meticulously detailed account of the life and career of one of the Victorian era's most prolific and beloved novelists, Anthony Trollope. Written with the same discipline and clarity that characterized his many works of fiction, this memoir provides an invaluable look into the man behind the Barsetshire and Palliser novels. Trollope explores his difficult childhood, his long and successful career in the British Post Office, and his rigorous daily writing routine.
More than just a personal history, An Autobiography serves as a masterclass on the business of literature in the nineteenth century. Trollope discusses his views on the craft of writing, the importance of character development, and the financial aspects of being a professional author. His straightforward prose reveals a deep commitment to his art and a pragmatic approach to storytelling that remains influential to this day. This work is a foundational text for students of Victorian society and those interested in the evolution of the English novel.
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