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Barchester Towers
About this book
A new bishop arrives in the fictional cathedral town of Barchester, launching a comical battle for ascendancy among the local clergymen and their dependents. Dr. Proudie, the newly appointed bishop, brings two powerful allies: Mrs. Proudie, the outspoken power behind the ecclesiastical throne, and a scheming chaplain, the odious Obadiah Slope. Anthony Trollope's novel satirizes Anglican Church infighting during the 1850s between "low church" reformers and "high church" conservatives. Trollope's ironic observations and keen social and psychological insights combine to form a tale with timeless appeal.
There are many ways to approache the prolific Victorian author's 47 novels, and Barchester Towers is among the best as an introduction. The success of its predecessor, The Warden, inspired Trollope to return to Barchester for the next in what ultimately became a series of six related novels. Rich in humor, wisdom, and memorable characters, this volume offers a captivating portrait of provincial life in 19th-century England.
There are many ways to approache the prolific Victorian author's 47 novels, and Barchester Towers is among the best as an introduction. The success of its predecessor, The Warden, inspired Trollope to return to Barchester for the next in what ultimately became a series of six related novels. Rich in humor, wisdom, and memorable characters, this volume offers a captivating portrait of provincial life in 19th-century England.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Note
- I Who Will Be the New Bishop?
- II Hiram’s Hospital, According to Act of Parliament
- III Dr. and Mrs. Proudie
- IV The Bishop’s Chaplain
- V A Morning Visit
- VI War
- VII The Dean and Chapter Take Counsel
- VIII The Ex-Warden Rejoices in His Probable Return to the Hospital
- IX The Stanhope Family
- X Mrs. Proudie’s Reception—Commenced
- XI Mrs. Proudie’s Reception–Concluded
- XII Slope versus Harding
- XIII The Rubbish Cart
- XIV The New Champion
- XV The Widow’s Suitors
- XVI Baby Worship
- xvII Who Shall Be Cock of the Walk?
- XVIII The Widow’s Persecution
- XIX Barchester by Moonlight
- XX Mr. Arabin
- XXI St. Ewold’s Parsonage
- XXII The Thornes of Ullathorae
- XXIII Mr. Arabin Reads Himself in at St. Ewold’s
- XXIV Mr. Slope Manages Very Cleverly at Puddingdale
- XXV Fourteen Arguments in Favour of Mr. Quiverful’s Claims
- XXVI Mrs. Proudie Wrestles and Gets a Fall
- XXVII A Love Scene
- XXVIII Mrs. Bold is Entertained by Dr. and Mrs. Grantly at Plumstead
- XXIX A Serious Interview
- XXX Another Love Scene
- XXXI The Bishop’s Library
- XXXII A New Candidate for Ecclesiastical Honours
- XXXIII Mrs. Proudie Victrix
- XXXIV Oxford—The Master and Tutor of Lazarus
- XXXV Miss Thorne’s Fête Champêtre
- XXXVI Ullathome Sports—Act I.
- XXXVII The Countess De Courcy, Mrs. Proudie, and the Signora Neroni Meet Each Other at Ullathorne
- XXXVIII The Bishop Sits Down to Breakfast, and the Dean Dies
- XXXIX The Lookalofts and the Greenacres
- XL Ullathorne Sports—Act II.
- XLI Mrs. Bold Confides Her Sorrow to Her Friend Miss Stanhope
- XLII Ullathorne Sports—Act III.
- XLIII Mr. and Mrs. Quiverful Are Made Happy. Mr. Slope Is Encouraged by the Press
- XLIV Mrs. Bold at Home
- XLV The Stanhopes at Home
- XLVI Mr. Slope’s Parting Interview with the Signora
- XLVII The Dean Elect
- XLVIIII Miss Thorne Shows Her Talent at Match-making
- XLIX The Beelzebub Colt
- L The Archdeacon Is Satisfied with the State of Affairs
- LI Mr. Slope Bids Farewell to the Palace and Its Inhabitants
- LII The New Dean Takes Possession of the Deanery, and the New Warden of the Hospital
- LIII Conclusion