Anthony Trollope
The Warden
- ISBN 13:
- 9780099528654
- author:
- Anthony Trollope
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Vintage Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 224
- Dimensions:
- 12.9 x 1.4 x 19.8 cm
- Genre:
- Fiction, Classics, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The tranquil atmosphere of Barchester's cathedral town is shattered by a scandal involving the financial affairs of a church-run almshouse for elderly men. Septimus Harding, the well-meaning warden, finds himself at the centre of a controversy that pits him against his daughter's suitor Dr. John Bold.
A zealous local reformer, Bold launches a campaign in the national press to defend his own views on church governance, further straining relations between Harding and his abrasive son-in-law, Archdeacon Grantly. As tensions rise, Harding must navigate the complex web of personal relationships and public affairs that threaten to destroy him.
This witty satire explores the rights and wrongs of moral crusades, while also offering a moving portrayal of the private impact of public affairs on individuals. A nuanced exploration of the Church of England's inner workings, The Warden is a thought-provoking novel that will appeal to readers interested in character-driven fiction and social commentary.
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