The Prime Minister (Unabridged) (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Victorian political drama of a fragile coalition, an ambitious duke, and Barsetshire society from Parliament to Gatherum CastleBy Anthony Trollope
Length31h 17m
About this audiobook
The Prime Minister (Unabridged) is the fifth novel in Anthony Trollope's Palliser series, a searching study of political power, marriage, and moral compromise in Victorian Britain. Centered on Plantagenet Palliser, now Duke of Omnium and head of a fragile coalition government, the novel juxtaposes parliamentary idealism with the glittering recklessness of society life. Trollope's expansive realist style—patient, ironic, psychologically exact—places public duty beside private temptation, especially through the dazzling but disastrous career of Ferdinand Lopez. Anthony Trollope, one of the nineteenth century's most perceptive chroniclers of institutions, wrote from intimate knowledge of bureaucracy, class ambition, and English political culture. His long service in the Post Office, coupled with his fascination with parliamentary life, gave him an unusually practical understanding of how systems shape character. In this novel, his mature skepticism tempers admiration for public service with an awareness of vanity, exclusion, and social performance. This book is highly recommended to readers interested in Victorian realism, political fiction, and morally complex character studies. Though part of a series, it stands as a rich, self-contained examination of leadership and integrity. Patient readers will find in it one of Trollope's most sophisticated meditations on power, respectability, and human frailty.
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★★★★ 4.2 (5.2K)
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GenreGeneral Fiction, Literary Classics
Length31 hrs 17 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateApr 12, 2015
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
2Introduction
3Synopsis
4Historical Context
5Author Biography
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6The Prime Minister (Unabridged) (pt. 1)
7The Prime Minister (Unabridged) (pt. 2)
8The Prime Minister (Unabridged) (pt. 3)
9The Prime Minister (Unabridged) (pt. 4)
10The Prime Minister (Unabridged) (pt. 5)
11The Prime Minister (Unabridged) (pt. 6)
12The Prime Minister (Unabridged) (pt. 7)
13The Prime Minister (Unabridged) (pt. 8)
14The Prime Minister (Unabridged) (pt. 9)
15The Prime Minister (Unabridged) (pt. 10)
16The Prime Minister (Unabridged) (pt. 11)
17The Prime Minister (Unabridged) (pt. 12)
18Analysis
19Reflection
20Memorable Quotes
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