The Last Chronicle of Barset (Unabridged) (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. A clergyman accused, a daughter's forbidden courtship, and Barsetshire's social ranks collide in Victorian EnglandBy Anthony Trollope
Length37h 54m
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The Last Chronicle of Barset (Unabridged) concludes Anthony Trollope's celebrated Barsetshire series with a capacious study of clerical life, social reputation, and moral endurance. Centered on the unjustly accused Reverend Josiah Crawley, the novel combines domestic realism, legal suspense, and ecclesiastical satire. Trollope's measured prose, omniscient irony, and psychological tact situate the work within the great Victorian realist tradition, while its return to familiar Barsetshire figures gives it the resonance of a richly completed social world. Anthony Trollope, a prolific novelist and long-serving official in the British Post Office, drew deeply on his knowledge of institutions, class behavior, and everyday professional duty. His experience of bureaucratic systems and provincial society informs the novel's concern with procedure, status, conscience, and public judgment. By the time he wrote this final Barsetshire volume, Trollope had refined his distinctive art: humane, unsentimental, and alert to the compromises by which respectable society sustains itself. This book is highly recommended to readers of Victorian fiction, especially those who value character over melodrama and ethical complexity over easy resolution. It rewards both newcomers and devoted readers of the Barsetshire novels with a moving, intelligent portrait of dignity under pressure.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- An Author Biography reveals milestones in the author's life, illuminating the personal insights behind the text.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
GenreLiterary Classics, General Fiction
Length37 hrs 54 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateApr 12, 2015
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
13The Last Chronicle of Barset (Unabridged) (pt. 8)
2Introduction
14The Last Chronicle of Barset (Unabridged) (pt. 9)
3Synopsis
15The Last Chronicle of Barset (Unabridged) (pt. 10)
4Historical Context
16The Last Chronicle of Barset (Unabridged) (pt. 11)
5Author Biography
17The Last Chronicle of Barset (Unabridged) (pt. 12)
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6The Last Chronicle of Barset (Unabridged) (pt. 1)
18The Last Chronicle of Barset (Unabridged) (pt. 13)
7The Last Chronicle of Barset (Unabridged) (pt. 2)
19The Last Chronicle of Barset (Unabridged) (pt. 14)
8The Last Chronicle of Barset (Unabridged) (pt. 3)
20The Last Chronicle of Barset (Unabridged) (pt. 15)
9The Last Chronicle of Barset (Unabridged) (pt. 4)
21Analysis
10The Last Chronicle of Barset (Unabridged) (pt. 5)
22Reflection
11The Last Chronicle of Barset (Unabridged) (pt. 6)
23Memorable Quotes
12The Last Chronicle of Barset (Unabridged) (pt. 7)
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