Anthony Trollope
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| Title | : | The Warden (Chronicles of Barsetshire #1) |
| Author | : | Anthony Trollope |
| Book Format | : | Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | Oxford World's Classics |
| Pages | : | Pages: 336 pages |
| Published | : | July 23rd 1998 by Oxford University Press (first published 1855) |
| Categories | : | Classics. Fiction. Literature. 19th Century. Historical. Victorian. Historical Fiction |
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The Warden centers on Mr. Harding, a clergyman of great personal integrity who is nevertheless in possession of an income from a charity far in excess of the sum devoted to the purposes of the foundation. On discovering this, young John Bold turns his reforming zeal to exposing what he regards as an abuse of privilege, despite the fact that he is in love with Mr. Harding's daughter Eleanor. It was a highly topical novel (a case regarding the misapplication of church funds was the scandalous subject of contemporary debate), but like other great Victorian novelists, Trollope uses the specific case to explore and illuminate the universal complexities of human motivation and social moralityList Books During The Warden (Chronicles of Barsetshire #1)
| Original Title: | The Warden |
| ISBN: | 0192834088 (ISBN13: 9780192834089) |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Series: | Chronicles of Barsetshire #1 |
| Characters: | Septimus Harding, John Bold, Eleanor Harding, Susan Harding, Rev. Theophilus Grantly, Sir Abraham Haphazard |
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Ratings: 3.73 From 12471 Users | 1240 ReviewsCriticism Out Of Books The Warden (Chronicles of Barsetshire #1)
This was only my second book by Trollope, but I was surprised by how easy and often witty a read it was! There were bits that felt a little plodding, and frankly the plot itself is hardly going to be an action movie, but as a piece of satire, it was clever and well-paced. Looking forward to the next book in the Chronicles of Barsetshire:-)Find more reviews and bookish fun at http://www.princessandpen.comPoor Warden. What did he do to deserve to be treated so cruelly? An innocent man, accused of misallocating funds from the inheritance of the hospital that he administrates, faces litigation from his future son in law. The Wardens story is such a tragedy. So much so that many Trollope readers consider this to be the worst story in the Barchester Chronicles series. Well, I do agree that this story suffers from simplicity. Fortunately it was written by Anthony Trollope so what it loses in substance
Very enjoyable book that is concerned about people putting their great big feet in puddles before ascertaining their depth! It's very cleverly worked out and contains just the amount of love and romance to drive the plot forward. Like most of Trollope's Barchester series, it is somewhat a comedy of manners and more enjoyable for that.Recommended to those who like the classics and have a certain fondness for schadenfreude (even though they know they shouldn't).
Did you ever know a poor man made better by law or a lawyer!' said Bunce bitterly.- Anthony Trollope, The WardenSuch a lovely social novel. Trollope sets up a series of characters and a situation and you know that Warden Septimus Harding, Archdeacon Grantly, and John Bold are set to collide and that the reforms of Dr Bold or the conservatism of Archdeacon Grantly will help the Warden. I loved the Warden of this story. I love his morality, his humility, his simpleness. I love Trollope's
Other then Septimius character and a few tidbits here and there, this was boring as fuck. I realize that that isnt the most appropriate criticism but ultimately, that was still my reaction to this book.
The Warden a somewhat melancholic story of Septimus Harding, Church of England clergyman in the fictitious cathedral town of Barchester (Winchester in reality). Britain during the middle of the 19th century and (the first of the six novels in this highly acclaimed series by Anthony Trollope)this quiet little city exists, because of the majestic cathedral while being dominated by the dedicated clergy . In 1434 a wealthy merchant by the name of Mr. John Hiram died, and left in his will land to
Poor Warden. What did he do to deserve to be treated so cruelly? An innocent man, accused of misallocating funds from the inheritance of the hospital that he administrates, faces litigation from his future son in law. The Wardens story is such a tragedy. So much so that many Trollope readers consider this to be the worst story in the Barchester Chronicles series. Well, I do agree that this story suffers from simplicity. Fortunately it was written by Anthony Trollope so what it loses in substance
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