The Palliser Novels

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The Palliser novels are six novels, also known as the "Parliamentary Novels", by Anthony Trollope. The common thread is the wealthy aristocrat and politician Plantagenet Palliser and (in all but the last book) his wife Lady Glencora. The plots involve British and Irish politics in varying degrees, specifically in and around Parliament. Plantagenet Palliser is a main character in the Palliser novels. First introduced as a minor character in The Small House at Allington, one of the Barsetshire novels, Palliser is the heir presumptive to the dukedom of Omnium. Palliser is a quiet, hardworking, conscientious man whose chief ambition in life is to become Chancellor of the Exchequer. After an unwise flirtation with the married Lady Dumbello (daughter of Dr. Grantly and granddaughter of the Reverend Mr Harding from The Warden and Barchester Towers), he agrees to an arranged marriage with the great heiress of the day, the free-spirited, spontaneous Lady Glencora M'Cluskie._x000D_ Table of Contents:_x000D_ Can You Forgive Her?_x000D_ Phineas Finn_x000D_ The Eustace Diamonds_x000D_ Phineas Redux_x000D_ The Prime Minister_x000D_ The Duke's Children_x000D_ Anthony Trollope (1815-1882) was one of the most successful, prolific and respected English novelists of the Victorian era. Some of his best-loved works, collectively known as the Chronicles of Barsetshire, revolve around the imaginary county of Barsetshire. He also wrote perceptive novels on political, social, and gender issues, and on other topical matters. Trollope's literary reputation dipped somewhat during the last years of his life, but he regained the esteem of critics by the mid-twentieth century.


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Anthony Trollope (1815–1882) was an English novelist of the Victorian era, renowned for his acute observations of the social and political fabric of his time. Trollope's prolific career yielded a rich tapestry of works, but he is best known for two series of novels: the 'Chronicles of Barsetshire' and 'The Palliser Novels'. The latter, also referred to as the 'Parliamentary Novels', is a sextet of books that offers a penetrating look into the lives of the British aristocracy and political elite during the mid-19th century. Beginning with 'Can You Forgive Her?' (1864) and concluding with 'The Duke's Children' (1880), Trollope's Palliser novels interweave romances with intricate depictions of the workings of Parliament and government, serving as a fictional mirror to the concerns and workings of contemporary society. Trollope's realist prose, complex characters, and vivid descriptions have established him as an important and influential figure in English literature. His work has been admired for its realistic dialogue, detailed characterization, and its exploration of the moral dilemmas faced by ordinary people. A perceptive chronicler of the human condition, Trollope's nuanced and compassionate portrayal of the world he lived in continues to resonate with readers and scholars alike.

Produkt Details

Verlag: DigiCat

Genre: Sprache - Englisch

Sprache: English

Umfang: 810 Seiten

Größe: 3,4 MB

ISBN: 8596547005049

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