The Barsetshire Chronicles - All 6 Books in One Edition (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. The Warden, Barchester Towers, Doctor Thorne, Framley Parsonage, The Small House at Allington & The Last Chronicle of BarsetBy Anthony Trollope
Length141h 14m
About this audiobook
The Barsetshire Chronicles gathers Trollope's six linked novels—The Warden, Barchester Towers, Doctor Thorne, Framley Parsonage, The Small House at Allington, and The Last Chronicle of Barset—into a panoramic study of clerical, political, and domestic life in a fictional English county. Written with lucid realism, humane irony, and a patient attention to social motive, the sequence stands at the center of Victorian fiction, balancing comic manners with moral seriousness and institutional critique. Anthony Trollope, one of the most prolific and observant novelists of the nineteenth century, drew upon his long career in the British Post Office and his intimate knowledge of provincial society to create Barsetshire's intricate world. His interest in duty, patronage, ambition, marriage, money, and conscience reflects both the pressures of Victorian reform and his own practical understanding of bureaucracy and human compromise. This complete edition is highly recommended for readers who value expansive social fiction, richly developed characters, and ethical complexity without melodrama. Trollope's achievement lies in making ordinary choices feel consequential, and in revealing how private desires are shaped by public institutions. For students of Victorian literature and general readers alike, Barsetshire remains an indispensable and deeply rewarding journey.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A comprehensive Introduction outlines these selected works' unifying features, themes, or stylistic evolutions.
- The Author Biography highlights personal milestones and literary influences that shape the entire body of writing.
- A Historical Context section situates the works in their broader era—social currents, cultural trends, and key events that underpin their creation.
- A concise Synopsis (Selection) offers an accessible overview of the included texts, helping readers navigate plotlines and main ideas without revealing critical twists.
- A unified Analysis examines recurring motifs and stylistic hallmarks across the collection, tying the stories together while spotlighting the different work's strengths.
- Reflection questions inspire deeper contemplation of the author's overarching message, inviting readers to draw connections among different texts and relate them to modern contexts.
- Lastly, our hand‐picked Memorable Quotes distill pivotal lines and turning points, serving as touchstones for the collection's central themes.
Audiobook details
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GenreLiterary Classics, General Fiction
Length141 hrs 14 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 19, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Barsetshire Chronicles - All 6 Books in One Edition (Annotated)
2Introduction
3Author Biography
4Historical Context
5Synopsis (Selection)
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6The Warden
7Chapter I Hiram’s Hospital
8Chapter II The Barchester Reformer
9Chapter III The Bishop of Barchester
10Chapter IV Hiram’s Bedesmen
11Chapter V Dr Grantly Visits the Hospital
12Chapter VI The Warden’s Tea Party
13Chapter VII ‘The Jupiter’
14Chapter VIII Plumstead Episcopi
15Chapter IX The Conference
16Chapter X Tribulation
17Chapter XI Iphigenia
18Chapter XII Mr Bold’s Visit to Plumstead
19Chapter XIII The Warden’s Decision
20Chapter XIV Mount Olympus
21Chapter XV Tom Towers, Dr Anticant, and Mr Sentiment
22Chapter XVI A Long Day in London
23Chapter XVII Sir Abraham Haphazard
24Chapter XVIII The Warden is Very Obstinate
25Chapter XIX The Warden Resigns
26Chapter XX Farewell
27Chapter XXI Conclusion
28Barchester Towers
29CHAPTER I Who Will Be the New Bishop?
30CHAPTER II Hiram’s Hospital According to Act of Parliament
31CHAPTER III Dr. and Mrs. Proudie
32CHAPTER IV The Bishop’s Chaplain
33CHAPTER V A Morning Visit
34CHAPTER VI War
35CHAPTER VII The Dean and Chapter Take Counsel
36CHAPTER VIII The Ex-warden Rejoices in His Probable Return to the Hospital
37CHAPTER IX The Stanhope Family
38CHAPTER X Mrs. Proudie’s Reception — Commenced
39CHAPTER XI Mrs. Proudie’s Reception — Concluded
40CHAPTER XII Slope Versus Harding
41CHAPTER XIII The Rubbish Cart
42CHAPTER XIV The New Champion
43CHAPTER XV The Widow’s Suitors
44CHAPTER XVI Baby Worship
45CHAPTER XVII Who Shall be Cock of the Walk?
46CHAPTER XVIII The Widow’s Persecution
47CHAPTER XIX Barchester by Moonlight
48CHAPTER XX Mr. Arabin
49CHAPTER XXI St. Ewold’s Parsonage
50CHAPTER XXII The Thornes of Ullathorne
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