{"title":"Books by Anthony Trollope","description":"\u003cp\u003eAnthony Trollope stands among the most distinguished Victorian novelists, celebrated for his keen insight into social manners, moral dilemmas, and the workings of British institutions. His novels, often set within the clerical and political worlds, reveal a deep understanding of ambition, integrity, and the quiet struggles of everyday life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRenowned for series such as the Barsetshire Chronicles and the Palliser novels, Trollope's writing blends humour, empathy, and realism in equal measure. His characters remain vivid portraits of nineteenth‑century society, yet their concerns with duty, love, and self‑worth continue to resonate with readers today.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAre you this author? 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Trollope began a life-long career in the civil service with a position as clerk in the General Post Office in London - he is also credited with later introducing the pillar box. He published his first novel, \u003ci\u003eThe Macdermots of Ballycloran\u003c\/i\u003e in 1847, but his fourth novel, \u003ci\u003eThe Warden\u003c\/i\u003e (1855) began the series of 'Barsetshire' novels for which he was to become best known. This series of five novels featuring interconnecting characters spanned twenty years of Trollope's career as a novelist, as did the 'Palliser' series. He wrong over 47 novels in total, as well as short stories, biographies, travel books and his own autobiography, which was published posthumously in 1883. Trollope resigned from the Post Office in 1867 and stood for P\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHis books are my lifelong love. He wrote 47 in total and I must have read them all; some twice. As I'm old and forgetful, I can just pick them up and start again and just know that they're going to be wonderful. My favourite is \u003ci\u003eThe Warden\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e It's a fascinating tale about the church and Victorian manners. -- Pru Leith * Sunday Telegraph *\u003cbr\u003eWhat a treat, if you like Austen, or Pym, or anyone who gives an account of petty relationships in a Deanery Close or other small community. Why did Freud bother? 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