Length27h 14m
About this audiobook
In "The Small House at Allington," Anthony Trollope weaves a richly textured narrative that observes the intricacies of love, class, and social obligation within the framework of Victorian England. Ostensibly a tale of two sisters, the novel intricately juxtaposes the aspirations of the genteel yet financially modest dwellers of the Small House against the backdrop of the larger, more affluent Allington Hall. Trollope's literary style balances detailed character sketches and sharp social commentary, seamlessly blending humor with poignant explorations of individual moral dilemmas and societal norms. This novel is part of the "Chronicles of Barsetshire" series, exemplifying Trollope's keen understanding of provincial life and his capacity to depict an entire social milieu through personal relationships. Anthony Trollope, a prolific novelist and postmaster, drew much of his inspiration from the contradictions of 19th-century British society where he observed the lives of both the upper and lower classes. His experience with bureaucratic structures and interest in governance informed the sociopolitical themes he tackled in his work. Trollope's nuanced characters and plots often reflect his deep empathy for their struggles and dilemmas, especially those of women navigating a male-dominated world. This novel is not only an exceptional entry into Trollope's oeuvre but also serves as a mirror reflecting the complexities of human relationships and social stratification. Readers seeking rich character development and incisive social critique will find "The Small House at Allington" an enlightening and engaging exploration of the heart's desires against the pressures of external expectations.
Audiobook details
GenreLiterary Classics, Romance
Length27 hrs 14 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 13, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Chapter I. The Squire of Allington
31Chapter XXXI. The Wounded Fawn
2Chapter II. The Two Pearls of Allington
32Chapter XXXII. Pawkins’s in Jermyn Street
3Chapter III. The Widow Dale of Allington
33Chapter XXXIII. “The Time Will Come”
4Chapter IV. Mrs Roper’s Boarding-House
34Chapter XXXIV. The Combat
5Chapter V. About L. D.
35Chapter XXXV. Væ Victis
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6Chapter VI. Beautiful Days
36Chapter XXXVI. “See, the Conquering Hero Comes”
7Chapter VII. The Beginning of Troubles
37Chapter XXXVII. an Old Man’s Complaint
8Chapter VIII. It Cannot Be
38Chapter XXXVIII. Doctor Crofts Is Called In
9Chapter IX. Mrs Dale’s Little Party
39Chapter XXXIX. Doctor Crofts Is Turned Out
10Chapter X. Mrs Lupex and Amelia Roper
40Chapter XL. Preparations for the Wedding
11Chapter XI. Social Life
41Chapter XLI. Domestic Troubles
12Chapter XII. Lilian Dale Becomes a Butterfly
42Chapter XLII. Lily’s Bedside
13Chapter XIII. A Visit to Guestwick
43Chapter XLIII. Fie, Fie!
14Chapter XIV. John Eames Takes a Walk
44Chapter XLIV. Valentine’s Day at Allington
15Chapter XV. The Last Day
45Chapter XLV. Valentine’s Day in London
16Chapter XVI. Mr Crosbie Meets an Old Clergyman on His Way to Courcy Castle
46Chapter XLVI. John Eames at His Office
17Chapter XVII. Courcy Castle
47Chapter XLVII. The New Private Secretary
18Chapter XVIII. Lily Dale’s First Love-Letter
48Chapter XLVIII. Nemesis
19Chapter XIX. The Squire Makes a Visit to the Small House
49Chapter XLIX. Preparations for Going
20Chapter XX. Dr Crofts
50Chapter L. Mrs Dale Is Thankful for a Good Thing
21Chapter XXI. John Eames Encounters Two Adventures,and Displays Great Courage in Both
51Chapter LI. John Eames Does Things Which He Ought Not to Have Done
22Chapter XXII. Lord De Guest at Home
52Chapter LII. The First Visit to the Guestwick Bridge
23Chapter XXIII. Mr Plantagenet Palliser
53Chapter LIII. Loquitur Hopkins
24Chapter XXIV. A Motherin-Law and a Father-In-Law
54Chapter LIV. The Second Visit to the Guestwick Bridge
25Chapter XXV. Adolphus Crosbie Spends an Evening at His Club
55Chapter LV. Not Very Fie Fie After All
26Chapter XXVI. Lord De Courcy in the Bosom of His Family
56Chapter LVI. Showing How Mr Crosbie Became Again a Happy Man
27Chapter XXVII. “On My Honour, I Do Not Understand It”
57Chapter LVII. Lilian Dale Vanquishes Her Mother
28Chapter XXVIII. The Board
58Chapter LVIII. The Fate of the Small House
29Chapter XXIX. John Eames Returns to Burton Crescent
59Chapter LIX. John Eames Becomes a Man
30Chapter XXX. “Is It From Him?”
60Chapter LX. Conclusion
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