Barchester Towers by Anthony Trollope

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Author Trollope, Anthony, 1815-1882
Title Barchester Towers
Note Reading ease score: 76.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Summary "Barchester Towers" by Anthony Trollope is a novel written in the mid-19th century, specifically during the Victorian era. The story is set in the cathedral city of Barchester, and it revolves around the power struggles and ecclesiastical politics following the death of the old bishop. Central characters include Dr. Grantly, the ambitious archdeacon, Mr. Harding, the former warden of Hiram’s Hospital, and the newly appointed Bishop Proudie, alongside his authoritative wife and the scheming chaplain Mr. Slope. The narrative offers a humorous and satirical exploration of the moral and social dynamics within the Church of England. At the start of "Barchester Towers," the central tension arises from the recent death of Bishop Grantly, creating a power vacuum and competition for the vacant bishopric among various characters. Archdeacon Grantly hopes to succeed his father, eager to consolidate his influence during a time of political transition. Meanwhile, the novel introduces Mr. Harding, who grapples with the implications of both his own resignation from Hiram’s Hospital and the new realities under the incoming bishopric. As characters navigate their ambitions and the shifting balance of power, Trollope sets the stage for an intricate interplay of loyalties and rivalries that will define the unfolding drama in Barchester. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Barchester (England : Imaginary place) -- Fiction
Subject Domestic fiction
Subject Clergy -- Fiction
Subject Barsetshire (England: Imaginary place) -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 2432
Release Date
Most Recently Updated May 29, 2019
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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