THE COMPLETE PALLISER NOVELS (All 6 Novels in One Edition): Can You Forgive Her?, Phineas Finn, The Eustace Diamonds, Phineas Redux, The Prime Minister & The Duke's Children

by Anthony Trollope

In 'The Complete Palliser Novels,' Anthony Trollope masterfully weaves a rich tapestry of societal and political intrigue set against the backdrop of Victorian England. This singular volume compiles the six interconnected novels—'Can You Forgive Her?', 'Phineas Finn', 'The Eustace Diamonds', 'Phineas Redux', 'The Prime Minister', and 'The Duke's Children'—which explore the lives of aristocrats, politicians, and their entanglements in personal and public spheres. Trollope's narrative style balances keen social observation with character-driven storytelling, reflecting the moral complexities and ambitions of his time, while his signature use of irony offers a critical lens on ambition and governance. As a prominent Victorian novelist and a contemporary of Charles Dickens and George Eliot, Trollope's political career and experience as a civil servant profoundly shaped his views and themes. His deep understanding of the political landscape, coupled with his own critical stance on social class and gender, gives depth to the Palliser series, where characters navigate the intricate maze of love, power, and duty. Highly recommended for readers who appreciate nuanced character studies and intricate plots, 'The Complete Palliser Novels' stands as a testament to Trollope's enduring legacy in the realm of social and political commentary. This collection is an indispensable resource for those exploring Victorian literature, providing not only entertainment but also profound insights into the complexities of human relationships and societal expectations.

4999 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 17, 2023

About the author

Anthony Trollope became one of the most successful, prolific and respected English novelists of the Victorian era. Some of Trollope's best-loved works, known as the Chronicles of Barsetshire, revolve around the imaginary county of Barsetshire; he also wrote penetrating novels on political, social, and gender issues and conflicts of his day.

Trollope has always been a popular novelist. Noted fans have included Sir Alec Guinness (who never travelled without a Trollope novel), former British Prime Ministers Harold Macmillan and Sir John Major, economist John Kenneth Galbraith, American novelists Sue Grafton and Dominick Dunne and soap opera writer Harding Lemay. Trollope's literary reputation dipped somewhat during the last years of his life, but he regained the esteem of critics by the mid-twentieth century.
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