Questions About The Warden (Chronicles of Barsetshire, #1)

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What is the difference between Barsetshire and Barchester?

Lizzie In England, the country is divided into counties, some of which are also Shires, like Herefordshire, Hertfordshire and Hampshire. So Barsetshire is an…moreIn England, the country is divided into counties, some of which are also Shires, like Herefordshire, Hertfordshire and Hampshire. So Barsetshire is an imaginary county, vaguely in the west of England. Barcester is the county town, the usually biggest and administrative centre town/city.(less)

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Is this a dry place to begin with Trollope? Can someone give me a brief synopsis?

Frances The Chronicles of Barsetshire, of which this is the first of the six novels in the series, is a great place to start with Trollope, however The Warden…moreThe Chronicles of Barsetshire, of which this is the first of the six novels in the series, is a great place to start with Trollope, however The Warden is one of the weaker books of the six. (less)

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(really a question about Trollope's work overall) I've never read Trollope but am now half-way through The Warden. The author's view of humanity seems to be pretty dismal. The main character is an ineffectual milksop; John Bold and the archdeacon are depicted as prideful and self-righteous. I find it a bit depressing; is this typical of Trollope?