The Vicar of Bullhampton
A Tale of Morality and Community in the English CountrysideBy Anthony Trollope
Length20h 11m
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In "The Vicar of Bullhampton," Anthony Trollope explores the complexities of Victorian society through the lens of morality, social class, and ecclesiastical authority. Set in the fictional village of Bullhampton, the narrative unfolds around the character of the vicar and his struggles against societal pressures and personal dilemmas. Trollope employs a realistic literary style, characterized by rich character development and keen social observation, reflecting the tension between individual beliefs and societal expectations in a rapidly changing England. The novel's intricate plot weaves themes of love, sacrifice, and the ethical responsibilities of leadership, making it both a compelling story and a significant commentary on the period's values and challenges. Trollope, a prominent figure in 19th-century literature, drew inspiration from his own experiences within the Church of England and his observations of contemporary society. His background as a parliamentary clerk and a keen observer of English life informed his portrayal of the dilemmas faced by his characters. The personal and professional conflicts he perceived in the clergy are profoundly illustrated in this work, as he sought to understand and critique the moral fabric of his time. Readers seeking an insightful exploration of human nature and societal norms will find "The Vicar of Bullhampton" to be an enriching experience. Trollope's masterful prose and penetrating insights afford a timeless relevance to his themes, inviting readers to engage with the moral questions that resonate even today. This novel is essential for anyone interested in the intricacies of Victorian literature and the evolution of social commentary.
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GenreLiterary Classics, Historical Fiction
Length20 hrs 11 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJan 9, 2020
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
37CHAPTER XXXVIII.: A LOVER'S MADNESS.
2CHAPTER III.: SAM BRATTLE.
38CHAPTER XXXIX.: THE THREE HONEST MEN.
3CHAPTER IV.: THERE IS NO ONE ELSE.
39CHAPTER XL.: TROTTER'S BUILDINGS.
4CHAPTER V.: THE MILLER.
40CHAPTER XLI.: STARTUP FARM.
5CHAPTER VI.: BRATTLE'S MILL.
41CHAPTER XLII.: MR. QUICKENHAM, Q.C.
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6CHAPTER VII.: THE MILLER'S WIFE.
42CHAPTER XLIII.: EASTER AT TURNOVER CASTLE.
7CHAPTER VIII.: THE LAST DAY.
43CHAPTER XLIV.: THE MARRABLES OF DUNRIPPLE.
8CHAPTER IX.: MISS MARRABLE.
44CHAPTER XLV.: WHAT SHALL I DO WITH MYSELF?
9CHAPTER X.: CRUNCH'EM CAN'T BE HAD.
45CHAPTER XLVI.: MR. JAY OF WARMINSTER.
10CHAPTER XI.: DON'T YOU BE AFEARD ABOUT ME.
46CHAPTER XLVII.: SAM BRATTLE IS WANTED.
11CHAPTER XII.: BONE'M AND HIS MASTER.
47CHAPTER XLVIII.: MARY LOWTHER RETURNS TO BULLHAMPTON.
12CHAPTER XIII.: CAPTAIN MARRABLE AND HIS FATHER.
48CHAPTER XLIX.: MARY LOWTHER'S DOOM.
13CHAPTER XIV.: COUSINHOOD.
49CHAPTER L.: MARY LOWTHER INSPECTS HER FUTURE HOME.
14CHAPTER XV.: THE POLICE AT FAULT.
50CHAPTER LI.: THE GRINDER AND HIS COMRADE.
15CHAPTER XVI.: MISS LOWTHER ASKS FOR ADVICE.
51CHAPTER LII.: CARRY BRATTLE'S JOURNEY.
16CHAPTER XVII.: THE MARQUIS OF TROWBRIDGE.
52CHAPTER LIII.: THE FATTED CALF.
17CHAPTER XVIII.: BLANK PAPER.
53CHAPTER LIV.: MR. GILMORE'S RUBIES.
18CHAPTER XIX.: SAM BRATTLE RETURNS HOME.
54CHAPTER LV.: GLEBE LAND.
19CHAPTER XX.: I HAVE A JUPITER OF MY OWN NOW.
55CHAPTER LVI.: THE VICAR'S VENGEANCE.
20CHAPTER XXI.: WHAT PARSON JOHN THINKS ABOUT IT.
56CHAPTER LVII.: OIL IS TO BE THROWN UPON THE WATERS.
21CHAPTER XXII.: WHAT THE FENWICKS THOUGHT ABOUT IT.
57CHAPTER LVIII.: EDITH BROWNLOW'S DREAM.
22CHAPTER XXIII.: WHAT MR. GILMORE THOUGHT ABOUT IT.
58CHAPTER LIX.: NEWS FROM DUNRIPPLE.
23CHAPTER XXIV.: THE REV. HENRY FITZACKERLEY CHAMBERLAINE.
59CHAPTER LX.: LORD ST. GEORGE IS VERY CUNNING.
24CHAPTER XXV.: CARRY BRATTLE.
60CHAPTER LXI.: MARY LOWTHER'S TREACHERY.
25CHAPTER XXVI.: THE TURNOVER CORRESPONDENCE.
61CHAPTER LXII.: UP AT THE PRIVETS.
26CHAPTER XXVII.: "I NEVER SHAMED NONE OF THEM."
62CHAPTER LXIII.: THE MILLER TELLS HIS TROUBLES.
27CHAPTER XXVIII.: MRS. BRATTLE'S JOURNEY.
63CHAPTER LXIV.: IF I WERE YOUR SISTER!
28CHAPTER XXIX.: THE BULL AT LORING.
64CHAPTER LXV.: MARY LOWTHER LEAVES BULLHAMPTON.
29CHAPTER XXX.: THE AUNT AND THE UNCLE.
65CHAPTER LXVI.: AT THE MILL.
30CHAPTER XXXI.: MARY LOWTHER FEELS HER WAY.
66CHAPTER LXVII.: SIR GREGORY MARRABLE HAS A HEADACHE.
31CHAPTER XXXII.: MR. GILMORE'S SUCCESS.
67CHAPTER LXVIII.: THE SQUIRE IS VERY OBSTINATE.
32CHAPTER XXXIII.: FAREWELL.
68CHAPTER LXIX.: THE TRIAL.
33CHAPTER XXXIV.: BULLHAMPTON NEWS.
69CHAPTER LXX.: THE FATE OF THE PUDDLEHAMITES.
34CHAPTER XXXV.: MR. PUDDLEHAM'S NEW CHAPEL.
70CHAPTER LXXI.: THE END OF MARY LOWTHER'S STORY.
35CHAPTER XXXVI.: SAM BRATTLE GOES OFF AGAIN.
71CHAPTER LXXII.: AT TURNOVER CASTLE.
36CHAPTER XXXVII.: FEMALE MARTYRDOM.
72CHAPTER LXXIII.: CONCLUSION.
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