Phineas Finn

In this second novel of Trollope's Palliser series Phineas Finn a young Irishman with political ambitions enters the complex world of British Parliament. As he navigates the political arena he also grapples with personal dilemmas including romantic entanglements and questions of loyalty. Trollope masterfully explores the challenges of political life and the conflicts between ambition principles and personal happiness in Victorian society. Anthony Trollope (1815-1882) 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 gender issues and conflicts of his day.