The Three Clerks
Exploring Victorian Office Life Through Three Young MenBy Anthony Trollope
Length22h 29m
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In "The Three Clerks," Anthony Trollope intricately examines the lives and aspirations of three clerks navigating the complexities of 19th-century English society. Written in Trollope's signature realist style, the novel weaves a rich narrative that explores themes of ambition, social class, and moral dilemmas against the backdrop of a rapidly changing world. Through astute character development and sharp societal observations, Trollope presents a vivid portrayal of office life and its associated tribulations, infused with both humor and poignancy. The novel reflects the author's keen understanding of the bureaucratic landscape of his time, ultimately highlighting the interplay of personal ambition and social constraints. Anthony Trollope (1815-1882) was a prominent Victorian novelist whose extensive literary oeuvre delves into the complexities of contemporary British society. His own experiences in the postal service and a fervent belief in the importance of social class informed much of his writing. Trollope's insightful observations on government and bureaucracy, derived from his professional background, are profoundly embodied in this work, showcasing his exceptional ability to blend personal experiences with broader social commentary. "The Three Clerks" is an essential read for those interested in Victorian literature and social critique. Trollope's astute commentary will resonate with readers who appreciate rich character studies and explorations of ambition's moral implications. This novel remains a testament to Trollope's enduring relevance and a profound exploration of personal and societal conflicts.
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GenreLiterary Classics, Humor
Length22 hrs 29 mins
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 26, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Died London, December 6, 1882
29CHAPTER XXIII. — SURBITON COLLOQUIES
2INTRODUCTION: W. TEIGNMOUTH SHORE.
30CHAPTER XXIV. — MR. M'BUFFER ACCEPTS THE CHILTERN HUNDREDS: 'I?'
3CHAPTER I. — THE WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
31CHAPTER XXV. — CHISWICK GARDENS
4CHAPTER II. — THE INTERNAL NAVIGATION
32CHAPTER XXVI. — KATIE'S FIRST BALL
5CHAPTER III. — THE WOODWARDS
33CHAPTER XXVII. — EXCELSIOR
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6CHAPTER IV. — CAPTAIN CUTTWATER
34CHAPTER XXVIII. — OUTERMAN v TUDOR
7CHAPTER V. — BUSHEY PARK
35CHAPTER XXIX. — EASY IS THE SLOPE OF HELL: 'U.S.
8CHAPTER VI. — SIR GREGORY HARDLINES
36CHAPTER XXX. — MRS. WOODWARD'S REQUEST
9CHAPTER VII. — MR. FIDUS NEVERBEND
37CHAPTER XXXI. — HOW APOLLO SAVED THE NAVVY
10CHAPTER VIII. — THE HON. UNDECIMUS SCOTT
38CHAPTER XXXII. — THE PARLIAMENTARY COMMITTEE
11CHAPTER IX. — MR. MANYLODES
39CHAPTER XXXIII. — TO STAND, OR NOT TO STAND
12CHAPTER X. — WHEAL MARY JANE
40CHAPTER XXXIV. — WESTMINSTER HALL
13CHAPTER XI. — THE THREE KINGS
41CHAPTER XXXV. — MRS. VAL'S NEW CARRIAGE
14CHAPTER XII. — CONSOLATION: 'H. N.
42CHAPTER XXXVI. — TICKLISH STOCK
15CHAPTER XIII. — A COMMUNICATION OF IMPORTANCE
43'MY DEAR TUDOR,
16CHAPTER XIV. — VERY SAD
44'U. S.'
17CHAPTER XV. — NORMAN RETURNS TO TOWN
45CHAPTER XXXVII. — TRIBULATION
18CHAPTER XVI. — THE FIRST WEDDING
46CHAPTER XXXVIII. — ALARIC TUDOR TAKES A WALK
19CHAPTER XVII. — THE HONOURABLE MRS. VAL AND MISS GOLIGHTLY
47CHAPTER XXXIX. — THE LAST BREAKFAST
20CHAPTER XVIII. — A DAY WITH ONE OF THE NAVVIES.—MORNING
48CHAPTER XL: MR. CHAFFANBRASS
21'MY DEAR SIR,
49CHAPTER XLI. — THE OLD BAILEY
22'VERAX CORKSCREW.
50CHAPTER XLII. — A PARTING INTERVIEW
23CHAPTER XIX. — A DAY WITH ONE OF THE NAVVIES.—AFTERNOON
51CHAPTER XLIII. — MILLBANK
24CHAPTER XX. — A DAY WITH ONE OF THE NAVVIES.—EVENING
52CHAPTER XLIV. — THE CRIMINAL POPULATION IS DISPOSED OF
25CHAPTER XXI. — HAMPTON COURT BRIDGE
53CHAPTER XLV. — THE FATE OF THE NAVVIES
26CHAPTER XXII. — CRINOLINE AND MACASSAR; OR, MY AUNT'S WILL
54CHAPTER XLVI. — MR. NOGO'S LAST QUESTION
27"CRINOLINE AND MACASSAR."
55CHAPTER XLVII. — CONCLUSION
28"CRINOLINE AND MACASSAR."
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