Anthony Trollope
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Roman traduit de l'anglais, préfacé et annoté par Alain Jumeau Le révérend Mark Robarts, qui occupe la cure de Framley, dans le Barset, et Ludovic Lufton, lord et futur maître du manoir de Framley, sont amis d'enfance. La mère de Ludovic, Lady Lufton, qui tient à affirmer son pouvoir social dans ce petit monde de province, a beaucoup oeuvré pour favoriser le mariage du jeune ecclésiastique avec Fanny Monsell, et elle se montre tout aussi déterminée à voir son fils convoler avec une jeune fille digne de son rang.Par l'intermédiaire de Ludovic, Mark rencontre Nathaniel Sowerby, un député à la fréquentation compromettante qui le pousse à contresigner des billets de reconnaissance de dettes. Frôlant la catastrophe pour sa famille et le déshonneur pour lui-même, Mark risque aussi de compromettre le mariage de sa soeur.Le héros - souvent fort peu héroïque - de ce roman loué au XIXe siècle par Elizabeth Gaskell et Henry James est entouré de personnages féminins remarquables et attachants, qui comptent parmi les plus belles réussites de Trollope et nous rappellent la place essentielle des femmes dans son univers romanesque.
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Pièce maitresse, monument en maturité littéraire dans l'oeuvre de Trollope, Les tours de Barchester, est incontestablement le roman le plus abouti du cycle des Chroniques de Barsetshire. Maniant le particulier à des fins universelles, Trollope y raconte l'Angleterre rurale du premier XIXème siècle. Riche, dense, précis, exhaustif en détails, le style de Trollope y est confondant de réalisme. C'est une époque, toute une sociologie ou presque qu'il met à la description. Multipliant les intrigues pour nourrir une narration complexe, Trollope met essentiellement en scène une opposition dans ce livre.
L'épouse du nouvel évêque, l'ambitieuse Miss Proudie, se rêve en régente. Entre intrigues et faux-semblants, elle fait tout pour faciliter l'avancement de son candidat pour l'investiture à venir au poste de directeur de l'Hospice de Hiram. Le chapelain, Mister Slope s'y oppose : s'en suivra une lutte subtile et discrète entre les deux protagonistes. Dans une Angleterre en plein enrichissement, une époque hypocrite, corrompue et conservatrice pour toile de fonds, cette lutte est bien plus qu'anodine. Trollope, maniant sous-entendus et ironie, y dénonce à merveille les tares morales de l'époque victorienne, montrée comme jamais dans toute sa violence contenue. C'est, in fine, ce qui fait des Tours de Barchester l'un des meilleurs romans anglais jamais écris. -
Le Docteur Thorne, qui a valu à Anthony Trollope son plus grand succès, constitue (en 1858) l'une des premières apparitions dans le roman anglais du personnage du médecin, appelé à un bel avenir littéraire. Les rapports entre le mariage et l'argent, dans une société inégalitaire mais mobile, sont au coeur d'une intrigue attachante. Le docteur Thorne, célibataire endurci, a recueilli chez lui sa nièce Mary, orpheline, qui est devenue une belle jeune fille. Il souffre de la voir mise à l'écart par la bonne société du village, du fait qu'elle est de naissance obscure et sans fortune. Elle ne saurait épouser celui qu'elle aime, Frank Gresham, un jeune héritier désargenté qui l'aime également, mais dont le devoir est d'épouser « une fortune » pour sauver le domaine familial hypothéqué. Trollope nous offre ici un magnifique roman d'amour, qui se distingue, comme toujours, par la richesse psychologique de ses personnages, l'intérêt de son étude de moeurs et son inspiration aimablement satirique. Traduit de l'anglais, préfacé et annoté par Alain Jumeau
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Roman traduit de l'anglais par : Alain Jumeau Les Enfants du duc est le sixième et dernier roman du cycle des « Palliser Novels », dont les cinq premiers sont parus chez Albin Michel. Le héros récurrent en est Plantagenet Palliser et le cadre principal en est Londres et Westminster, avec d'âpres luttes d'influence et de pouvoir. Plantagenet Palliser, grande figure du parti libéral, est devenu, par héritage, duc d'Omnium. Dès le début du roman, il connaît un grand malheur puisqu'il perd sa femme, Lady Glencora, emportée par une grippe. Il se retrouve seul pour affronter plusieurs difficultés sérieuses avec ses trois enfants : ses deux fils se sont fait renvoyer de leurs colleges respectifs (l'un des deux se met à jouer aux courses), et sa fille s'est liée à un jeune homme dont la famille appartient à la gentry, lui faisant craindre une mésalliance. Le roman est hanté par le personnage de Lady Glencora qui, malgré sa disparition, continue de faire sentir son influence sur tous, et d'abord sur son mari. Cette évocation, par Trollope, de l'automne du patriarche est considérée comme un sommet, particulièrement émouvant, de son oeuvre.
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Dans une Angleterre victorienne corsetée pas les convenances, Rachel vit avec sa mère, Mrs Ray, et sa soeur aînée, Mrs Prime, dans un cottage près de Baslehurst. Lors d'une promenade, Rachel fait la connaissance de Luke Rowan, héritier de la brasserie Bungall & Tappitt dont elle tombe amoureuse. Mrs Ray et la très prude Mrs Prime imaginent aussitôt Rachel en perdition ! Dans ce petit monde provincial où sévissent cupidité et bigoterie, comment les deux tourtereaux vont-ils se faire une place ?
Anthony Trollope nous embarque dans une histoire d'amour pleine d'ironie où de jeunes gens épris de modernité viennent s'opposer aux conventions, aux traditions, et mettre à mal le vieux monde. Et la tâche est loin d'être facile. Personnages romantiques, grotesques ou attachants, humour pince-sans-rire, peinture décapante de la société victorienne, Rachel Ray est un véritable régal pour le lecteur. -
Dans l'Angleterre victorienne, Margaret Mackenzie, vieille fille de 35 ans, reçoit tout à coup un bel héritage. Bientôt, les prétendants se pressent... Désemparée, elle hésite entre son cousin John Ball, veuf et père d'une nombreuse famille ; Samuel Rubb, l'associé de son frère, quelque peu filou ; et le révérend Maguire, qui aurait été si beau sans son oeil défectueux. Mais la situation se complique lorsque l'héritage est remis en cause...
Il va falloir à Miss Mackenzie beaucoup de sang-froid pour entendre son coeur et éviter les pièges qu'on lui tend.
Satire discrètement féministe d'une société victorienne étriquée et obnubilée par l'argent, Miss Mackenzie est un régal d'humour, de méchanceté, où les hommes de la bonne société ne sont pas tous des gentlemen et où les femmes sont moins dociles qu'il n'y paraît. Un roman délicieusement British. -
Clara Amedroz, toujours célibataire à 25 ans, est la seule fille du vieux châtelain de Belton Castle (Somersetshire). Ce dernier a dilapidé sa fortune pour assouvir les extravagances de son fils, qui vient de se suicider, de sorte que le domaine doit revenir à son cousin par alliance Will Belton.Aimable et généreux, quoique rustaud, celui-ci offre d'épouser Clara. Sensible à ses qualités, elle ne s'en croit pas moins éprise du très courtois mais fuyant capitaine Frederic Aylmer, membre du Parlement, auprès duquel Will fait pâle figure.Aussi, lorsque Aylmer se décide enfin à demander sa main, Clara s'empresse-t-elle d'accepter ce prestigieux parti. Son bonheur sera de courte durée : Aylmer se révèle un homme froid et snob, qui ne songe qu'à son confort et soumet sa fiancée à la férule de sa mère...
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"The Warden" is the first novel in "The Chronicles of Barsetshire" series and was also Trollope's first breakthrough novel.
It is the story of a devoted priest, beloved by all who know him, and who is racked by fear that he is accepting money to which he is not entitled. His antagonist is his prospective son-in-law John Bol, whilst his (somewhat unwelcome) ally is the characterful Archdeacon of Barchester, Dr. Theophilus Grantly.
Based on real events that rocked the mid-nineteenth century and the Church of England, Trollope uses these historical events as a background to explore love, relationships, and morality.
Anthony Trollope (1815-1882) was one of most succesful British authors of the Victorian era. He has written more than forty novels, as well as many short stories and travelogues. Trollope was also an editor and an active member of the London literary scene. Among his most notable works is the series "The Chronicles of Barsetshire", a series of six novels set in fictional Barsetshire. -
`The Duke's Children' is the sixth and final novel in Anthony Trollope's popular `Palliser' series of novels. In it, we are reunited with Plantagenet Palliser, the Duke of Omnium in tragic circumstances. A formerly remote father figure to his children, the Duke now finds himself drawn into each of their romantic and professional troubles. What will the two generations be able to learn from each other in a changing Victorian society?
Anthony Trollope (1815 - 1882) was a Victorian writer and author of 47 novels. He also wrote an autobiography, short stories and plays, travel articles, reviews and lectures. A prolific writer, he made no secret of the fact that money was his motivation for writing - an admission which raised eyebrows among his literary contemporaries at the time. The amount of works Trollope authored are testament to his belief in hard work. His first successful novel was The Warden followed by its sequel, Barchester Towers. The Chronicles of Barsetshire are perhaps his most well-known series of novels, though many of his works have been adapted for TV and radio, starring many familiar faces such as Alan Rickman, David Tennant, Bill Nighy and Tom Hollander. Alongside his literary career, Trollope also worked for some time for the Post Office and is credited with the introduction of the iconic post box to Britain. A memorial to Anthony Trollope was unveiled in Poets' Corner in Westminster Abbey in 1993. -
"The American Senator" by Anthony Trollope contains one of his most memorable character creations in Arabella Trefoil, whose determination to find a wealthy husband at any cost lies at the heart of this story. The Senator of the title, Elias Gotobed, is attempting to learn more about England and the English, and through his eyes Trollope is able to parody many aspects of English life and customs. Themes of romance, ambition, marriage, as well as a host of humorous characters - "The American Senator" contains all of the key ingredients which make up a Trollope tale.
Anthony Trollope (1815 - 1882) was a Victorian writer and author of 47 novels. He also wrote an autobiography, short stories and plays, travel articles, reviews and lectures. A prolific writer, he made no secret of the fact that money was his motivation for writing - an admission which raised eyebrows among his literary contemporaries at the time. The amount of works Trollope authored are testament to his belief in hard work. His first successful novel was The Warden followed by its sequel, Barchester Towers. The Chronicles of Barsetshire are perhaps his most well-known series of novels, though many of his works have been adapted for TV and radio, starring many familiar faces such as Alan Rickman, David Tennant, Bill Nighy and Tom Hollander. Alongside his literary career, Trollope also worked for some time for the Post Office and is credited with the introduction of the iconic post box to Britain. A memorial to Anthony Trollope was unveiled in Poets' Corner in Westminster Abbey in 1993. -
Nouvelle écrite en 1859 et située au Puy-en-Velay, elle relate les amours tumultueuses de deux amants d'un certain âge. Trollope avait par la force des choses beaucoup voyagé en Europe dans sa jeunesse, ses parents ayant dû s'exiler à Bruxelles pour fuir leurs créditeurs, et il parlait assez couramment plusieurs langues, dont le français.
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The second in Anthony Trollope's `Chronicles of Barsetshire' series `Barchester Towers' was first published in 1857. The story opens with the death of the much-loved Bishop of Barchester. His grief tempered with ambition, the Bishop's son naturally believes he will succeed his father. However, a power struggle ensues when the zealous Bishop Proudie and his scheming wife descend upon the Cathedral. Familiar characters from the first novel in this series `The Warden' also reappear, including Eleanor Bold and Septimus Harding. There is much comedy to be had among the conflict, as Trollope skilfully captures and satirises the antipathy between the traditional and the new in this, one of the best-loved and most comical novels of the series.
Anthony Trollope (1815 - 1882) was a Victorian writer and author of 47 novels. He also wrote an autobiography, short stories and plays, travel articles, reviews and lectures. A prolific writer, he made no secret of the fact that money was his motivation for writing - an admission which raised eyebrows among his literary contemporaries at the time. The amount of works Trollope authored are testament to his belief in hard work. His first successful novel was The Warden followed by its sequel, Barchester Towers. The Chronicles of Barsetshire are perhaps his most well-known series of novels, though many of his works have been adapted for TV and radio, starring many familiar faces such as Alan Rickman, David Tennant, Bill Nighy and Tom Hollander. Alongside his literary career, Trollope also worked for some time for the Post Office and is credited with the introduction of the iconic post box to Britain. A memorial to Anthony Trollope was unveiled in Poets' Corner in Westminster Abbey in 1993. -
First published in serial form, `Can You Forgive Her?' is the first of Anthony Trollope's six novels in the Palliser series, also known as the Parliamentary novels. At the centre of the story is young Alice Vavasor, who finds herself torn between two men - the dependable John Grey and her reckless cousin George. Alice's turmoil is contrasted with parallel stories following the romantic fortunes of her aunt Arabella Greenow, and her incredibly wealthy cousin Lady Glencora Palliser, as each woman navigates social conventions of the time in order to find happiness. Issues of politics, privacy and marriage collide as the women each try to answer the question Alice asks herself early on - `What should a woman do with her life?'
Anthony Trollope (1815 - 1882) was a Victorian writer and author of 47 novels. He also wrote an autobiography, short stories and plays, travel articles, reviews and lectures. A prolific writer, he made no secret of the fact that money was his motivation for writing - an admission which raised eyebrows among his literary contemporaries at the time. The amount of works Trollope authored are testament to his belief in hard work. His first successful novel was The Warden followed by its sequel, Barchester Towers. The Chronicles of Barsetshire are perhaps his most well-known series of novels, though many of his works have been adapted for TV and radio, starring many familiar faces such as Alan Rickman, David Tennant, Bill Nighy and Tom Hollander. Alongside his literary career, Trollope also worked for some time for the Post Office and is credited with the introduction of the iconic post box to Britain. A memorial to Anthony Trollope was unveiled in Poets' Corner in Westminster Abbey in 1993. -
"Doctor Thorne" is the third of Trollope's Barsetshire novels and unlike some of the others has little to do with politics and religion. The plot revolves around Mary Thorne, an illegitimate child who has been lovingly raised by her uncle, a country doctor, and who, as she comes of age, finds herself wondering whether she is a lady, or to which social class she truly belongs. Frank Gresham, son of the squire of Greshamsbury, is in love with her (much against the wishes of his noble de Courcy relatives at the Castle), but she dismisses his affection at first as mere puppy love, thereby setting the scene for a series of entanglements, both social, romantic, and financial.
One critic has remarked that in "Doctor Thorne," Trollope succeeds in one of the most difficult tasks an author of fiction can face: how to make genuinely good people genuinely interesting, so that they engage not only the sympathies but also the interest of the reader.
Anthony Trollope (1815-1882) was one of most succesful British authors of the Victorian era. He has written more than forty novels, as well as many short stories and travelogues. Trollope was also an editor and an active member of the London literary scene. Among his most notable works is the series "The Chronicles of Barsetshire", a series of six novels set in fictional Barsetshire. -
The fourth in Anthony Trollope's `Palliser' series, in `Phineas Redux' we are reunited with protagonist Phineas Finn - first introduced in the second book of the series, `Phineas Finn' which charted his parliamentary ambitions. We meet with Phineas as he is once again drawn into the world of Westminster politics, following the tragic death of his wife and his dissatisfaction with his political role in Ireland. Phineas flings himself back into the political arena, renewing friendships with old acquaintances and former romantic interests. Conflicts within his own party soon surface however, and Phineas finds himself a suspect following the mysterious demise of a political rival.
Anthony Trollope (1815 - 1882) was a Victorian writer and author of 47 novels. He also wrote an autobiography, short stories and plays, travel articles, reviews and lectures. A prolific writer, he made no secret of the fact that money was his motivation for writing - an admission which raised eyebrows among his literary contemporaries at the time. The amount of works Trollope authored are testament to his belief in hard work. His first successful novel was The Warden followed by its sequel, Barchester Towers. The Chronicles of Barsetshire are perhaps his most well-known series of novels, though many of his works have been adapted for TV and radio, starring many familiar faces such as Alan Rickman, David Tennant, Bill Nighy and Tom Hollander. Alongside his literary career, Trollope also worked for some time for the Post Office and is credited with the introduction of the iconic post box to Britain. A memorial to Anthony Trollope was unveiled in Poets' Corner in Westminster Abbey in 1993. -
The second of Anthony Trollope's `Palliser' series of novels, Phineas Finn follows the story of young Phineas, a doctor's son from Ireland with big Parliamentary ambitions. Set against the backdrop of the British parliamentary Reform Acts of the 1860s, the novel charts Phineas' story as he navigates the world of Parliament and politics. Along the way we witness his struggles in both work and love as he strives to always do the right thing and maintain his morals and convictions throughout.
Anthony Trollope (1815 - 1882) was a Victorian writer and author of 47 novels. He also wrote an autobiography, short stories and plays, travel articles, reviews and lectures. A prolific writer, he made no secret of the fact that money was his motivation for writing - an admission which raised eyebrows among his literary contemporaries at the time. The amount of works Trollope authored are testament to his belief in hard work. His first successful novel was The Warden followed by its sequel, Barchester Towers. The Chronicles of Barsetshire are perhaps his most well-known series of novels, though many of his works have been adapted for TV and radio, starring many familiar faces such as Alan Rickman, David Tennant, Bill Nighy and Tom Hollander. Alongside his literary career, Trollope also worked for some time for the Post Office and is credited with the introduction of the iconic post box to Britain. A memorial to Anthony Trollope was unveiled in Poets' Corner in Westminster Abbey in 1993. -
`The Small House at Allington' is the fifth in Anthony Trollope's `Chronicles of Barsetshire' series of novels. The plot centres around the romantic fortunes of young sisters Lily and Bell Dale, who live with their widowed mother in the Small House at Allington thanks to the generosity of their uncle, Squire Dale. Packed with tangled romances and moral dilemmas, this is classic Trollope. In `The Small House at Allington' we are also introduced to some of the most popular recurring Trollope characters, including Lady Glencora and Plantagenet Palliser.
Anthony Trollope (1815 - 1882) was a Victorian writer and author of 47 novels. He also wrote an autobiography, short stories and plays, travel articles, reviews and lectures. A prolific writer, he made no secret of the fact that money was his motivation for writing - an admission which raised eyebrows among his literary contemporaries at the time. The amount of works Trollope authored are testament to his belief in hard work. His first successful novel was The Warden followed by its sequel, Barchester Towers. The Chronicles of Barsetshire are perhaps his most well-known series of novels, though many of his works have been adapted for TV and radio, starring many familiar faces such as Alan Rickman, David Tennant, Bill Nighy and Tom Hollander. Alongside his literary career, Trollope also worked for some time for the Post Office and is credited with the introduction of the iconic post box to Britain. A memorial to Anthony Trollope was unveiled in Poets' Corner in Westminster Abbey in 1993. -
First serialised in the Cornhill Magazine in 1860 before publication as a novel, `Framley Parsonage' is the fourth in the `Chronicles of Barsetshire' series of novels by Anthony Trollope. The young vicar of Framley Mark Robarts has big ambitions. These are soon preyed upon by a corrupt local politician, Nathaniel Sowerby, and Mark must face the consequences that his naïve ambitions have brought upon himself and his young family. An evocative account of Victorian England, `Framley Parsonage' explores family, convention and social status.
Anthony Trollope (1815 - 1882) was a Victorian writer and author of 47 novels. He also wrote an autobiography, short stories and plays, travel articles, reviews and lectures. A prolific writer, he made no secret of the fact that money was his motivation for writing - an admission which raised eyebrows among his literary contemporaries at the time. The amount of works Trollope authored are testament to his belief in hard work. His first successful novel was The Warden followed by its sequel, Barchester Towers. The Chronicles of Barsetshire are perhaps his most well-known series of novels, though many of his works have been adapted for TV and radio, starring many familiar faces such as Alan Rickman, David Tennant, Bill Nighy and Tom Hollander. Alongside his literary career, Trollope also worked for some time for the Post Office and is credited with the introduction of the iconic post box to Britain. A memorial to Anthony Trollope was unveiled in Poets' Corner in Westminster Abbey in 1993. -
Scholar Mr Peacocke has recently moved to Broughtonshire to live as schoolmaster with his beautiful American wife. When the brother of Mrs Peacocke's abusive first husband appears at the school with a secret to reveal, scandal and gossip envelope the respectable parish of Bowick. Mr Peacocke, aided by the trusting Dr. Wortle, must defend his reputation and uncover the truth once and for all. Anthony Trollope's fortieth novel, `Dr. Wortle's School' deals with a variety of themes; from marriage and bigamy to trust and friendship, in this gripping exploration of 19th century morality.
Anthony Trollope (1815 - 1882) was a Victorian writer and author of 47 novels. He also wrote an autobiography, short stories and plays, travel articles, reviews and lectures. A prolific writer, he made no secret of the fact that money was his motivation for writing - an admission which raised eyebrows among his literary contemporaries at the time. The amount of works Trollope authored are testament to his belief in hard work. His first successful novel was The Warden followed by its sequel, Barchester Towers. The Chronicles of Barsetshire are perhaps his most well-known series of novels, though many of his works have been adapted for TV and radio, starring many familiar faces such as Alan Rickman, David Tennant, Bill Nighy and Tom Hollander. Alongside his literary career, Trollope also worked for some time for the Post Office and is credited with the introduction of the iconic post box to Britain. A memorial to Anthony Trollope was unveiled in Poets' Corner in Westminster Abbey in 1993. -
`The Prime Minister' is the fifth in Anthony Trollope's `Palliser' series of novels. `The Prime Minister' follows the fortunes of Plantagenet Palliser, the Duke of Omnium, who has become Prime Minister at the head of a fragile coalition government. Much-loved characters from throughout the series such as Lady Glencora make their reappearance, and a host of intriguing new characters add to the drama and intrigue of this Trollope classic.
Anthony Trollope (1815 - 1882) was a Victorian writer and author of 47 novels. He also wrote an autobiography, short stories and plays, travel articles, reviews and lectures. A prolific writer, he made no secret of the fact that money was his motivation for writing - an admission which raised eyebrows among his literary contemporaries at the time. The amount of works Trollope authored are testament to his belief in hard work. His first successful novel was The Warden followed by its sequel, Barchester Towers. The Chronicles of Barsetshire are perhaps his most well-known series of novels, though many of his works have been adapted for TV and radio, starring many familiar faces such as Alan Rickman, David Tennant, Bill Nighy and Tom Hollander. Alongside his literary career, Trollope also worked for some time for the Post Office and is credited with the introduction of the iconic post box to Britain. A memorial to Anthony Trollope was unveiled in Poets' Corner in Westminster Abbey in 1993. -
One of Anthony Trollope's best-known novels, `He Knew He Was Right' follows the gradual breakdown of a marriage. Louis and Emily Trevelyan initially have a seemingly happy union, but Louis' distrust of his wife and certainty of her infidelity lead to resentment and the slow deterioration of the relationship. Set against the backdrop of the women's rights movement, jealousy, suspicion and resentment simmer throughout this Trollope epic.
Anthony Trollope (1815 - 1882) was a Victorian writer and author of 47 novels. He also wrote an autobiography, short stories and plays, travel articles, reviews and lectures. A prolific writer, he made no secret of the fact that money was his motivation for writing - an admission which raised eyebrows among his literary contemporaries at the time. The amount of works Trollope authored are testament to his belief in hard work. His first successful novel was The Warden followed by its sequel, Barchester Towers. The Chronicles of Barsetshire are perhaps his most well-known series of novels, though many of his works have been adapted for TV and radio, starring many familiar faces such as Alan Rickman, David Tennant, Bill Nighy and Tom Hollander. Alongside his literary career, Trollope also worked for some time for the Post Office and is credited with the introduction of the iconic post box to Britain. A memorial to Anthony Trollope was unveiled in Poets' Corner in Westminster Abbey in 1993. -
`The Way We Live Now' is perhaps the most famous of all Anthony Trollope's novels, and widely considered his masterpiece. A 19th century classic, it follows the tale of the mysterious Augustus Melmotte - a foreign financier who sets himself up in London with his wife and daughter Marie, and soon gains something of a reputation. Trollope wrote the novel on his return to the UK following an extended trip abroad, and was greatly influenced by his shock at the dishonesty and immorality of the financial scandals of the early 1870s that he returned to. The novel has been much adapted for TV and radio, most recently in 2001 as a BBC mini-series starring David Suchet, Matthew Macfadyen and Cillian Murphy.
Anthony Trollope (1815 - 1882) was a Victorian writer and author of 47 novels. He also wrote an autobiography, short stories and plays, travel articles, reviews and lectures. A prolific writer, he made no secret of the fact that money was his motivation for writing - an admission which raised eyebrows among his literary contemporaries at the time. The amount of works Trollope authored are testament to his belief in hard work. His first successful novel was The Warden followed by its sequel, Barchester Towers. The Chronicles of Barsetshire are perhaps his most well-known series of novels, though many of his works have been adapted for TV and radio, starring many familiar faces such as Alan Rickman, David Tennant, Bill Nighy and Tom Hollander. Alongside his literary career, Trollope also worked for some time for the Post Office and is credited with the introduction of the iconic post box to Britain. A memorial to Anthony Trollope was unveiled in Poets' Corner in Westminster Abbey in 1993. -
Les nouvelles présentes dans ce recueil varient considérablement par leur longueur et leur ton, même si beaucoup d'entre elles reflètent l'humour de cet auteur si attachant qu'est Trollope. Les quatre nouvelles sélectionnées ici sont franchement comiques ; elles sont intitulées « La crique de Malachi », « À cheval à travers la Palestine », « Les vestiges du général Chassé » et « John Bull sur le Guadalquivir ».
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The Way We Live Now is Anthony Trollope's longest novel, published in two volumes in 1875 after first appearing in serial form.
After an extended visit to Australia and New Zealand in 1872, Trollope was outraged on his return to England by a number of financial scandals, and was determined to expose the dishonesty, corruption, and greed they embodied. The Way We Live Now centers around a foreign businessman, Augustus Melmotte, who has come to prominence in London despite rumors about his past dealings on the Continent. He is immensely rich, and his daughter Marie is considered to be a desirable catch for several aristocratic young men in search of a fortune. Melmotte gains substantial influence because of his wealth. He rises in society and is even put up as a candidate for Parliament, despite a general feeling that he must be a fraudster and liar. A variety of subplots are woven around this central idea.
The Way We Live Now is generally considered to be one of Trollope's best novels and is often included in lists of the best novels written in English.
