AN Autobiography (Penguin Classics)
AN Autobiography by Anthony Trollope, published by Penguin Classics in April 1997, offers an insightful look into the author’s life and career. This edition spans 320 pages and is presented in English. Trollope’s narrative provides a detailed account of his experiences with publishers and periodicals, as well as his writing discipline, revealing the daily page count he aimed to achieve.
Readers will find a candid exploration of Trollope’s early struggles and his eventual rise to prosperity and social recognition. The autobiography also includes reflections on notable contemporaries such as Dickens and George Eliot, alongside practical advice for aspiring novelists. This work serves as both a personal memoir and a resource for those interested in the literary landscape of the 19th century.
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Trollope’s “Autobiography” is fascinating not least for the information it gives about his dealings with publishers and periodicals and the sheer quantity of pages he determined to write each day. It records his unhappy youth and his progress to propserity and social recognition, commenting along the way on fellow writers including Dickens and George Eliot, and dispensing practical career guidance for aspiring novelists.
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