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“The Last Chronicle of Barset” is the sixth and final book in Anthony Trollope’s Chronicles of Barsetshire series. The novel is set in rural England in the mid-19th century and follows the lives of the inhabitants of Barsetshire, specifically the lives of the clergy and their families.
The main plot of the novel revolves around the scandalous death of a young Indian man named Karim. The local doctor is convinced that Karim’s death was murder and sets out to solve the mystery. Along the way, he uncovers a web of lies, scandals, and secrets that threaten to tear apart the community. Meanwhile, the novel also focuses on the romantic relationships between the characters. Reverend Crawley, a clergyman who has fallen on hard times, is still struggling to win the approval of his superiors and clear his name from false accusations of theft. At the same time, his daughter Grace is courted by two men: Major Henry Grantly and his cousin, Josiah Crawley.
In addition, the novel also explores the themes of pride, love, and forgiveness as the characters navigate their different dilemmas. Throughout the novel, Trollope paints a vivid picture of rural England in the Victorian era and the complexities of life in a small community. Overall, “The Last Chronicle of Barset” is a sweeping and poignant novel that offers a fitting conclusion to the Chronicles of Barsetshire series. The book combines elements of mystery, romance, and social commentary to create a memorable portrait of life in 19th-century England.
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The Last Chronicle of Barset
- Chronicles of Barsetshire, Book 6
- Narrated by: David Shaw-Parker
In Barset’s Last Chronicle, Trollope concludes the story of his church life. Central to the novel is the plight of Josiah Crawley, a proud, impoverished cleric who faces difficult legal circumstances. Caught in the midst of poverty, Josiah apparently stole a check and was forced to stand trial – despite the fact that he can’t remember its origin. Worse still, his daughter, Grace, desperately seeks the approval of Archdeacon Grantly, the son she intends to marry. The Last Chronicle is a happy ending to the Chronicles of Barsetshire. Here Trollope deftly combines plot themes and characters from earlier novels in the series and offers an enjoyable farewell tour of his beloved diocese.
Pastor Josiah Crawley, the impoverished manager of Hogglestock, has been accused of stealing a check for £20. Confused about how the check came to be in his possession, he had no defense. Madame Proudie, the cunning tyrant to her husband, the Bishop, is determined to kick Crawley out of his meager post. Also caught up in the matter is the young Henry Grantly, the son of Archdeacon of aristocratic descent, who is in love with the accused man’s beautiful and intelligent daughter – an affair his father opposes. intense.
This is the main plot, but there are countless subplots, each worthy of a novel of its own. Among these is a sequel to John Eames flirting with Lily Dale, carried over from “The Little House in Allington.” The Last Chronicles is the longest of the Barsetshire novels – and the best, significantly better in style than the more popular “Barchester Towers”. Trollope’s features are, as usual, superb, among the best in all literature. He skillfully weaves together all the different circuits of the novel into a very eye-catching whole. And he has largely liberated himself from the sometimes irritating philosophical aspects that detract from some of his earlier novels. This book deserves to be considered a true masterpiece.
The novel is beautifully written. Readers should read the first five parts of the series, as this requires more than most things from the past. Trollope enjoys gathering and tying most of the main characters in his series together in a satisfying stew. Septamus Harding is exceptionally well drawn and unifies the entire series. Readers learn more about Josiah Crawley, whose hardships form the backbone of the plot. Overall, the reader is presented with a portrait of Victorian society that I consider entirely believable.
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