Thanks for this, Alan! I love Trollope’s books; I think I could happily spend a couple of years reading and re-reading the Barsetshire novels. It’s marvelous to be transported to that world. In the Palliser series my favorites are Phineas Redux-he grows so much in that book-and The Duke’s Children. I’ve only read The Way We Live Now outside the two series, but I’m planning to correct that this year. I love his humor and his treatment of women, and I’m intrigued by his explorations of mental illness.
Thank you for the background to Anthony Trollop. I have just started re-reading The Way We Live Now after 30 years and whilst the sheer volume of the work and the pace make it hard I am looking forward to the build up of the character of Melmotte. I remember at the time of his death that Robert Maxwell was compared to the character and I wonder if the current resident of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington may have more than a touch of him.
Thanks so much for this Alan. I'm following along Steve Donoghue's read-along of the Palliser novels and am really enjoying myself. I can see how his own money troubles and concerns fed into his focus on such matters in his novels. Considering how Victorian society still shapes capitalism today it makes for a great subject for his novels -- as much as some of his contemporaries didn't want to hear about it! I've got both his autobiography (in type so small I may need to use Gutenberg instead) and Victoria Glendinning's biography, so I guess I'm officially a Trollope fan-boy. Your video was a great starter!
@@thebooktraveller1901 Yes, I've heard quite a few people say that about it, so I think I'm mentally prepared. Although by now my expectations are so low I will probably end up loving it. 😂
I have several Trollope novels on my shelves but have yet to actually read them. I recall really liking a film adaptation of Barchester Towers with Alan Richman.
I hope that you will find a time to continue a bit more around A. Trollope's texts 🌻🍀("Phineas Finn": i am in the process of reading 😅=700 pages). have pleasant weekend 🌞
Enjoyed this Alan. I’m happy that I found BookTube and was subsequently introduced to Anthony Trollope. I have two more to finish of the Chronicles of Barsetshire, then I plan to read a couple stand alones next year.
This was excellent Alan, I'm currently reading The Way We Live Now and hearing about Trollope's life made me see all kinds of connections. I've also read The Warden and Can You Forgive Her? so have to decide which series to continue with. I'm glad you highlighted his treatment of women, it's so noticeably strong and thoughtful especially when compared to other Victorian period novelists, ahem, Tolstoy 😉
An excellent video filled with a wealth of information about Anthony Trollope, of whom I have never read any of his works. Does one have to start with the first book in the series?
Thank you for doing this Alan. Trollope certainly lived an interesting and productive life. I am going to read my first Trollope for Victober. Any suggestions on where to start.
I love how Trollope relied on his daily quota, not inspiration, to write. That itself is inspiring!
@@thebooktraveller1901 haha! Very true!
Thanks for this, Alan!
I love Trollope’s books; I think I could happily spend a couple of years reading and re-reading the Barsetshire novels. It’s marvelous to be transported to that world.
In the Palliser series my favorites are Phineas Redux-he grows so much in that book-and The Duke’s Children.
I’ve only read The Way We Live Now outside the two series, but I’m planning to correct that this year. I love his humor and his treatment of women, and I’m intrigued by his explorations of mental illness.
Thank you for the background to Anthony Trollop. I have just started re-reading The Way We Live Now after 30 years and whilst the sheer volume of the work and the pace make it hard I am looking forward to the build up of the character of Melmotte. I remember at the time of his death that Robert Maxwell was compared to the character and I wonder if the current resident of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington may have more than a touch of him.
Interesting ideas!
This was an excellent introduction. Thank you! I have the Palliser books thanks to my local library sale, perhaps this is my summer to “jump in”.
Thanks so much for this Alan. I'm following along Steve Donoghue's read-along of the Palliser novels and am really enjoying myself. I can see how his own money troubles and concerns fed into his focus on such matters in his novels. Considering how Victorian society still shapes capitalism today it makes for a great subject for his novels -- as much as some of his contemporaries didn't want to hear about it!
I've got both his autobiography (in type so small I may need to use Gutenberg instead) and Victoria Glendinning's biography, so I guess I'm officially a Trollope fan-boy. Your video was a great starter!
Excellent video, Alan! When I fly back to America next week, I'll be on the lookout for a Trollope book!
Nicely done channel. Thank you.
Thank you. I am glad you like it.
Thank you for a very clear and enjoyable introduction to Anthony Trollope. I feel confident in buying some works of his.
Glad you enjoyed it! Anthony is a brilliant story-teller and writer, so I am sure you will be pleased with whatever works of his you decide to read.
I never heard of Anthony Trollope before I joined Booktube. Here, he is all the rage..!! Excellent video as alwYs
Many thanks.
Helpful.
Fantastic video, Alan! I will start my Trollope journey with
The Warden in Victober. 😊
@@thebooktraveller1901 Yes, I've heard quite a few people say that about it, so I think I'm mentally prepared. Although by now my expectations are so low I will probably end up loving it. 😂
Thank you.
I have several Trollope novels on my shelves but have yet to actually read them. I recall really liking a film adaptation of Barchester Towers with Alan Richman.
Thank you very much for shearing🍀🌻. It is really helpful introduction to A. Trollope writings. ( i just started "Phineas Finn" 😅)
I am glad you found this video helpful. I hope you enjoy Phineas Finn.
I hope that you will find a time to continue a bit more around A. Trollope's texts 🌻🍀("Phineas Finn": i am in the process of reading 😅=700 pages). have pleasant weekend 🌞
@@beagru5706 My most recent video was on The American Senator by Anthony Trollope. Here is the link: ua-cam.com/video/zsINdtS4Md0/v-deo.html
Thank you for this engaging video which has prepared me well as i embark on my discovery of Anthony Trollope's literature.
You are welcome!
Enjoyed this Alan. I’m happy that I found BookTube and was subsequently introduced to Anthony Trollope. I have two more to finish of the Chronicles of Barsetshire, then I plan to read a couple stand alones next year.
This was excellent Alan, I'm currently reading The Way We Live Now and hearing about Trollope's life made me see all kinds of connections. I've also read The Warden and Can You Forgive Her? so have to decide which series to continue with. I'm glad you highlighted his treatment of women, it's so noticeably strong and thoughtful especially when compared to other Victorian period novelists, ahem, Tolstoy 😉
Yes she is, in the end I think she's stronger than her father.
I'll be reading q Trollope novel this #Victober.
An excellent video filled with a wealth of information about Anthony Trollope, of whom I have never read any of his works.
Does one have to start with the first book in the series?
Thank you for doing this Alan. Trollope certainly lived an interesting and productive life. I am going to read my first Trollope for Victober. Any suggestions on where to start.
Get some decent audio