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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- 9th on The Celebrity Reading List (Gardiner Public Library)
- 30th on Top 50 Books (The Folio Society)
- 83rd on The 100 Greatest British Novels (BBC)
- 202nd on The Complete 500: OCLC (OCLC)
- 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read (The Guardian)
- Masterpieces of World Literature (Frank N. Magill)
- Harold Bloom's The Western Canon (The Western Canon (Book) by Harold Bloom)
- A Hundred Novels to Change Your Life (The Daily Mail)