Barchester Towers by Anthony Trollope
"Barchester Towers" is a satirical novel that explores the power struggles within the church and aristocracy of a fictional English cathedral town. The story centers around an ecclesiastical power struggle following the death of the Bishop of Barchester, with the bishop's son, Archdeacon Grantly, and a newly appointed bishop, Dr. Proudie, vying for control. The novel also follows the romantic endeavors of Eleanor Bold, a young widow who becomes the object of affection for multiple suitors. The narrative is filled with political maneuvering, social intrigue, and commentary on Victorian society.
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- Published
- 1857
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 200-600
- Original Language
- English
- Avg User Rating
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- Alternate Titles
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- Le Torri Di Barchester
- Le Torri di Barchester
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This book is on the following 15 lists:
- 9th on The Celebrity Reading List (Gardiner Public Library)
- 14th on Top 25 Pre-20th Century Classics (The Guardian)
- 30th on Top 50 Books (The Folio Society)
- 43rd on 100 Must-Read Classics, as Chosen by our Readers (Penguin (UK))
- 83rd on The 100 Greatest British Novels (BBC)
- 202nd on The Complete 500: OCLC (OCLC)
- 4525th on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read (The Guardian)
- 500 Must Read Books (The Daily Telegraph)
- 501 Must-Read Books (LibraryThing)
- A Hundred Novels to Change Your Life (The Daily Mail)
- C.K. Shorter List of Best 100 Novels (The Bookman February 1898)
- Harold Bloom's The Western Canon (The Western Canon (Book) by Harold Bloom)
- Masterpieces of World Literature (Frank N. Magill)
- The 100 Best Novels Of All Time (Runners-Up) (The Guardian)