The Complete Works of Anthony Trollope (eBook)

Enriched edition. Exploring Victorian Society Through Masterpiece Novels

Anthony Trollope (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2023
20640 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
859-654779262-8 (EAN)

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Anthony Trollope's "The Complete Works of Anthony Trollope" presents a comprehensive collection of the author's extensive literary oeuvre, showcasing his mastery in chronicling Victorian society's complexities through a blend of realism and keen observation. This anthology encapsulates his signature narrative style, characterized by meticulous character development and intricate social dynamics. Spanning themes of politics, love, and morality, his prose offers a window into the societal norms and values of 19th-century Britain, making it an indispensable resource for understanding the era's literary landscape. Born in 1815, Trollope's background in the postal service and his extensive travels across England and Ireland profoundly influenced his literary perspective. His experiences with class structures, rural life, and urban dynamics enriched his storytelling, allowing him to portray both the grand and the mundane aspects of human life with equal eloquence. Trollope's prolific output was driven by a passionate commitment to reflect societal truths, making his work a vital part of the Victorian literary canon. This anthology is highly recommended for both literary scholars and casual readers alike. It serves not only as a treasure trove of engaging narratives but also as an essential study of the intricacies of human nature and societal structures. Trollope's penetrating insights and wit invite readers to explore the enduring themes that resonate throughout time.

In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:
- A comprehensive Introduction outlines these selected works' unifying features, themes, or stylistic evolutions.
- The Author Biography highlights personal milestones and literary influences that shape the entire body of writing.
- A Historical Context section situates the works in their broader era—social currents, cultural trends, and key events that underpin their creation.
- A concise Synopsis (Selection) offers an accessible overview of the included texts, helping readers navigate plotlines and main ideas without revealing critical twists.
- A unified Analysis examines recurring motifs and stylistic hallmarks across the collection, tying the stories together while spotlighting the different work's strengths.
- Reflection questions inspire deeper contemplation of the author's overarching message, inviting readers to draw connections among different texts and relate them to modern contexts.
- Lastly, our hand‐picked Memorable Quotes distill pivotal lines and turning points, serving as touchstones for the collection's central themes.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 28.12.2023
• Einführung: Spencer Hardwick
• Mitarbeit: Kommentare: Spencer Hardwick
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Anthologien
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Klassiker / Moderne Klassiker
• Schlagworte: 19th century authors • British civil service • British Literature • British novelists • Bronte • Charles Dickens • class and ambition • classic fiction • detailed character studies • english novels • entertaining prose style • George Eliot • Henry James • immersion in Victorian life • Jane Austen • Joseph Conrad • keen human observations • literary classics • literary collections • Literary Realism • Masterpiece Novels • period dramas • political intrigue novels • realistic historical fiction • Thackeray • Thomas Hardy • Tolstoy • Victorian Literature • Victorian social commentary • Wilkie Collins