Barchester Towers

<p><strong><em>Barchester Towers</em> is Anthony Trollope's great comic novel of church politics social ambition romance and rivalry in Victorian England.</strong> When the old Bishop of Barchester dies a struggle for influence erupts throughout the cathedral city. The arrival of the new Bishop Proudie his formidable wife and the ambitious chaplain Obadiah Slope throws the established order into turmoil. Clergymen widows daughters suitors and schemers all find themselves drawn into a contest where ecclesiastical advancement social standing and matters of the heart become inseparably entwined.</p><p>Published in 1857 <strong><em>Barchester Towers</em></strong> is the second novel in Trollope's beloved <strong>Chronicles of Barsetshire</strong> series and is often regarded as one of the finest introductions to his work. Trollope combines satire humour memorable characters and keen social observation to create a portrait of provincial English life that remains remarkably fresh. Mrs. Proudie Mr. Slope Eleanor Bold and Dr. Arabin stand among the most enduring figures in Victorian fiction while the novel's mixture of comedy romance and institutional intrigue gives it a timeless appeal. For readers of classic British fiction Victorian literature social comedy ecclesiastical fiction and character-driven novels <strong><em>Barchester Towers</em></strong> remains one of Trollope's most entertaining and accomplished achievements.</p>