Publisher's Synopsis
Barchester Towers by Anthony Trollope is a classic novel that is set in the fictional town of Barchester, England. The book is the second in the Chronicles of Barsetshire series and was first published in 1857. The story revolves around the struggle for power and influence in the local community, with the focus on the battle between the traditionalist High Church and the reformist Low Church.The novel follows the lives of several characters, including the new Bishop of Barchester, Dr. Proudie, and his wife, Mrs. Proudie, who are determined to impose their own brand of religious reform on the town. They are opposed by the old-fashioned Archdeacon Grantly, who is determined to preserve the traditional ways of the church.The plot thickens with the arrival of the charming and ambitious Mr. Slope, who is appointed as the bishop's chaplain and quickly becomes embroiled in the power struggle. He soon sets his sights on the wealthy and influential widow, Mrs. Bold, causing further tension and conflict in the town.As the battle for power and influence intensifies, the characters are forced to confront their own personal demons and make difficult choices that will shape their futures. Barchester Towers is a witty and insightful portrayal of Victorian society, with its complex social hierarchies, political intrigues, and moral dilemmas.1906. Prolific English writer of novels dealing with Victorian life. Framley Parsonage is one of the volumes of his Barsetshire series, which is for the most part set in the imaginary west country county of Barset and its chief town, Barchester. The Barset novels are where Trollope first begins to use the device of using reappearing characters in different books. This sequel to The Warden wryly chronicles the struggle for control of the English diocese of Barchester. The evangelical but not particularly competent new bishop is Dr. Proudie, who with his awful wife and oily curate, Slope, maneuver for power. The Warden and Barchester Towers are part of Trollope's Barsetshire series, in which some of the same characters recur. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
