The Small House at Allington
The Small House at Allington by Anthony Trollope is a notable addition to the Barsetshire series, published by National Geographic Books on June 4, 1991. This edition spans 752 pages and is presented in English. The novel, originally released in 1864, unfolds in the cathedral town of Barchester, focusing on the life of the embittered old bachelor Squire Dale and his impoverished nieces, Lily and Bell. Trollope’s narrative is characterized by humor, drama, and a nuanced understanding of character and motive.
Readers will find a rich exploration of themes typical of Trollope’s work, including social dynamics and personal relationships within a historical context. The story delves into the complexities of family ties and societal expectations, offering insights into the lives of its characters. This edition invites readers to engage with the classic literary elements that have made Trollope’s novels enduringly popular, providing a comprehensive experience of his storytelling craft.
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The Small House At Allington (1864) is Anthony Trollope’s fifth novel in the sequence that has become known as the Barsetshire series. Set against the vividly imagined backdrop of the cathedral town of Barchester, it is the story of the embittered old bachelor Squire Dale and his impoverished nieces, Lily and Bell. In it, Trollope displays all the humor, drama, and subtle grasp of character and motive that have, for more than a century, made his novels a total pleasure to read.
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