David Skilton Livres

Focusing on the literary context of Anthony Trollope's work, this critical study delves into the influence of mid-Victorian periodical criticism on his creativity. David Skilton explores Trollope's unique realism and its connection to the 1860s theories of literary imagination. Esteemed by scholars, this book is regarded as essential for understanding Trollope's relationships with the literary landscape of his time, making it a vital resource for serious investigations into his fiction.

Barchester towers is the story of the church war that takes place between Mrs Proudie, the wife of Barsetshire's newly installed bishop, and Mr Slope, the sly, scheming chaplain.