The Prime Minister (The Classic Unabridged Edition) (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. A Palliser tale of fragile coalition rule, Barsetshire intrigue, and a duchess's perilous social campaignBy Anthony Trollope
Length31h 23m
About this audiobook
The Prime Minister, the fifth novel in Anthony Trollope's Palliser series, is a searching study of political idealism, social ambition, and moral compromise in Victorian Britain. Centered on Plantagenet Palliser, now Duke of Omnium and head of a fragile coalition government, the novel contrasts public duty with private disquiet. Trollope's lucid realism, ironic restraint, and patient psychological observation place the book within the great tradition of nineteenth-century social and political fiction, while its subplot involving Ferdinand Lopez exposes the speculative energies and social anxieties of the age. Anthony Trollope brought to this novel an unusually intimate knowledge of institutions, class codes, and professional life. His long career in the Post Office, extensive travel, and sustained attention to parliamentary culture informed his fiction's practical intelligence. Though not himself a politician, Trollope understood the machinery of power and the emotional costs of public service, making Palliser one of his most nuanced portraits of conscientious authority. This unabridged edition is highly recommended for readers interested in Victorian politics, ethical fiction, and the subtle drama of character under pressure. It rewards patience with a richly textured vision of society, ambition, marriage, and governance.
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
Rating★★★★ 4.0 (5.3K)
Includes Goodreads, LibraryThing, StoryGraph
GenreLiterary Classics, General Fiction
Length31 hrs 23 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJul 31, 2017
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Prime Minister (The Classic Unabridged Edition) (Annotated)
2Introduction
3Synopsis
4Historical Context
5Author Biography
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6The Prime Minister (The Classic Unabridged Edition) (pt. 1)
7The Prime Minister (The Classic Unabridged Edition) (pt. 2)
8The Prime Minister (The Classic Unabridged Edition) (pt. 3)
9The Prime Minister (The Classic Unabridged Edition) (pt. 4)
10The Prime Minister (The Classic Unabridged Edition) (pt. 5)
11The Prime Minister (The Classic Unabridged Edition) (pt. 6)
12The Prime Minister (The Classic Unabridged Edition) (pt. 7)
13The Prime Minister (The Classic Unabridged Edition) (pt. 8)
14The Prime Minister (The Classic Unabridged Edition) (pt. 9)
15The Prime Minister (The Classic Unabridged Edition) (pt. 10)
16The Prime Minister (The Classic Unabridged Edition) (pt. 11)
17The Prime Minister (The Classic Unabridged Edition) (pt. 12)
18Analysis
19Reflection
20Memorable Quotes
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