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Barchester Towers: In 2 Volumes; Volume 1
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HumorClassic FictionLiterary Fiction
ISBN13: 9781174985676
Publisher: Nabu Press
Published: Aug 12 2011
Pages: 598
Weight: 1.82
Height: 1.21 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Barchester Towers, the second novel in Anthony Trollope's Chronicles of Barsetshire series, is a delightful and enduring satire of Victorian society, focusing on the ecclesiastical and romantic intrigues within the cathedral town of Barchester. Following the death of the old bishop, the arrival of the new bishop and his domineering wife, Mrs. Proudie, sets off a chain reaction of power struggles and social maneuvering.
The novel intricately weaves together the lives of its colorful characters, including the ambitious chaplain, Mr. Slope, the charming but indecisive Archdeacon Grantley, and the captivating Madeline Neroni. Through witty dialogue and sharp observations, Trollope explores themes of ambition, love, and the clash between tradition and modernity within the Church of England. Barchester Towers remains a beloved classic for its keen insights into human nature and its portrayal of a vanished world.
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