Trollope is no also-ran! A superb novelist. He has been too often unfairly dismissed because "artists" disdain his businesslike description, in the autobiography, of his own working habits (so many words every 15 minutes).
Yes to this! Reading Trollope is a rare treat. He is kind to his readers making Fleabagesque asides to reassure or guide them. And he is so very funny. His characters are timeless and I love the mix of political, religious, economic and social commentary in his novels. His description of Phineas Finn preparing to give his first speech in the House of Commons (see Phineas Finn - one of the Parliamentary or Palliser novels), is exquisite torture.
I really enjoyed this. I love how you delve into Trollope's incisive portrayal of societal dishonesty and the richly complex characters. The comparisons to financial markets and the commentary on societal norms are insightful. Your engaging style makes this classic feel incredibly relevant.
An excellent dissection of one of my favourite novels...I think The Way We Live Now is an absolute masterpiece, and, as you point out, a really sympathetic take on the miserable life choices facing 19th century women. I also remember having read and enjoyed The Quincunx at least once, but I'm ashamed to say that the plot Now completely escapes me! I'll have to look again.
Think his work ethic was admirable - he knocked out TWWLN in 29 weeks(!). And it really is good.
Trollope is no also-ran! A superb novelist. He has been too often unfairly dismissed because "artists" disdain his businesslike description, in the autobiography, of his own working habits (so many words every 15 minutes).
This isn't my preferred genre, but you make a compelling case here and your writing is wonderful.
Thank-you!
Fascinating! I’ve always wanted to be good at legerdemain but I’m too clumsy so I studied the history of magicians instead
Now that is fascinating…
Yes to this! Reading Trollope is a rare treat. He is kind to his readers making Fleabagesque asides to reassure or guide them. And he is so very funny. His characters are timeless and I love the mix of political, religious, economic and social commentary in his novels. His description of Phineas Finn preparing to give his first speech in the House of Commons (see Phineas Finn - one of the Parliamentary or Palliser novels), is exquisite torture.
What a treat of a read this is, I want to read him all over again!
I really enjoyed this. I love how you delve into Trollope's incisive portrayal of societal dishonesty and the richly complex characters. The comparisons to financial markets and the commentary on societal norms are insightful. Your engaging style makes this classic feel incredibly relevant.
Thank-you!
An excellent dissection of one of my favourite novels...I think The Way We Live Now is an absolute masterpiece, and, as you point out, a really sympathetic take on the miserable life choices facing 19th century women. I also remember having read and enjoyed The Quincunx at least once, but I'm ashamed to say that the plot Now completely escapes me! I'll have to look again.
Thank-you! (And restack much appreciated…)