The Small House at Allington (The Classic Unabridged Edition) (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. A Barsetshire Romance of Love, Betrayal, and Victorian Social AmbitionBy Anthony Trollope
Length28h 49m
About this audiobook
In The Small House at Allington, the fifth novel in Anthony Trollope's Barsetshire series, domestic life becomes the stage for a searching study of love, constancy, ambition, and social expectation. Centered on Lily Dale, her widowed mother, and the contrasting claims of Adolphus Crosbie and Johnny Eames, the novel combines emotional delicacy with Trollope's characteristic irony. Its unhurried realism, precise social observation, and humane comedy place it among the finest achievements of Victorian fiction. Anthony Trollope drew deeply on his knowledge of provincial England, official life, and the intricate gradations of class that shaped nineteenth-century society. His years in the Post Office and his wide experience of travel and administration sharpened his eye for institutions, manners, and moral compromise. In this novel, his sympathy for ordinary affections and disappointments is matched by a disciplined understanding of social pressure and personal weakness. This classic unabridged edition is warmly recommended to readers who value richly inhabited fiction, moral nuance, and characters who linger in the imagination. It is especially rewarding for admirers of Jane Austen, George Eliot, and Victorian social novels at their most perceptive.
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.
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GenreLiterary Classics, General Fiction
Length28 hrs 49 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJul 31, 2017
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Small House at Allington (The Classic Unabridged Edition) (Annotated)
2Introduction
3Synopsis
4Historical Context
5Author Biography
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6Chapter I. The Squire of Allington
7Chapter II. The Two Pearls of Allington
8Chapter III. The Widow Dale of Allington
9Chapter IV. Mrs Roper’s Boarding-House
10Chapter V. About L. D.
11Chapter VI. Beautiful Days
12Chapter VII. The Beginning of Troubles
13Chapter VIII. It Cannot Be
14Chapter IX. Mrs Dale’s Little Party
15Chapter X. Mrs Lupex and Amelia Roper
16Chapter XI. Social Life
17Chapter XII. Lilian Dale Becomes a Butterfly
18Chapter XIII. A Visit to Guestwick
19Chapter XIV. John Eames Takes a Walk
20Chapter XV. The Last Day
21Chapter XVI. Mr Crosbie Meets an Old Clergyman on His Way to Courcy Castle
22Chapter XVII. Courcy Castle
23Chapter XVIII. Lily Dale’s First Love-Letter
24Chapter XIX. The Squire Makes a Visit to the Small House
25Chapter XX. Dr Crofts
26Chapter XXI. John Eames Encounters Two Adventures,and Displays Great Courage in Both
27Chapter XXII. Lord De Guest at Home
28Chapter XXIII. Mr Plantagenet Palliser
29Chapter XXIV. A Motherin-Law and a Father-In-Law
30Chapter XXV. Adolphus Crosbie Spends an Evening at His Club
31Chapter XXVI. Lord De Courcy in the Bosom of His Family
32Chapter XXVII. “On My Honour, I Do Not Understand It”
33Chapter XXVIII. The Board
34Chapter XXIX. John Eames Returns to Burton Crescent
35Chapter XXX. “Is It From Him?”
36Chapter XXXI. The Wounded Fawn
37Chapter XXXII. Pawkins’s in Jermyn Street
38Chapter XXXIII. “The Time Will Come”
39Chapter XXXIV. The Combat
40Chapter XXXV. Væ Victis
41Chapter XXXVI. “See, the Conquering Hero Comes”
42Chapter XXXVII. an Old Man’s Complaint
43Chapter XXXVIII. Doctor Crofts Is Called In
44Chapter XXXIX. Doctor Crofts Is Turned Out
45Chapter XL. Preparations for the Wedding
46Chapter XLI. Domestic Troubles
47Chapter XLII. Lily’s Bedside
48Chapter XLIII. Fie, Fie!
49Chapter XLIV. Valentine’s Day at Allington
50Chapter XLV. Valentine’s Day in London
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