Jan 3, 2010

The Last Chronicle of Barset | The Last Chronicle of Barset

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Author: Anthony Trollope
First Published: 1867
Type of Work: Novel
Type of Plot: Domestic realism
Time of Work: Mid-nineteenth century
Setting: Barsetshire, England
Genres: Long fiction, Bourgeois fiction
Subjects: Justice, Parents and children, Love or romance, Nineteenth century, Social issues, Marriage, England or English people, Death or dying, Aristocracy or aristocrats, Clergy, Satire, Materialism
Locales: Barsetshire, England

Characters Discussed

The Reverend Josiah Crawley, perpetual curate of Hogglestock, a poor parish. He is frequently unable to pay his bills from his meager living, and Dean Arabin often gives him money he is shy about taking. On one occasion, he pays a butcher’s bill with a stolen check and is brought before a magistrate’s court. The court decides on a full trial, for Crawley’s explanation is vague and contradictory. In addition, Mrs. Proudie attempts to have him removed from his living. Finally, John Eames reaches Mrs. Arabin, traveling in Europe, who completely...

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The Last Chronicle of Barset | The Last Chronicle of Barset

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