Dr. Thorne: Part 1

by Anthony Trollope

Doctor Thorne carries the Barchester Chronicles sequence of novels away from the Church, where the earlier volumes had been set, and towards social commentary and even comedy of manners.

Genres: Classics

366 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1858

About the author

Anthony Trollope became one of the most successful, prolific and respected English novelists of the Victorian era. Some of Trollope's best-loved works, known as the Chronicles of Barsetshire, revolve around the imaginary county of Barsetshire; he also wrote penetrating novels on political, social, and gender issues and conflicts of his day.

Trollope has always been a popular novelist. Noted fans have included Sir Alec Guinness (who never travelled without a Trollope novel), former British Prime Ministers Harold Macmillan and Sir John Major, economist John Kenneth Galbraith, American novelists Sue Grafton and Dominick Dunne and soap opera writer Harding Lemay. Trollope's literary reputation dipped somewhat during the last years of his life, but he regained the esteem of critics by the mid-twentieth century.
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Reviews

[Stan · Rating 3 out of 5]

I've always wanted to read Trollope, as I've heard so much written. Well written, interesting style. Loves to show off unusual vocabulary. Like so many of the novels of the time, it goes in to great detail about thinking of the day--trying to be prim and proper, the awkward courting rituals of that period. Reminded me a lot of Pride and Prejudice. Not exactly my cup of tea, but an enjoyable read.

[Ms Eclectic · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed the first two novels in the series, but this one is in a different class. The richness of the characters, the intricacies of how he unwinds the storyline, the narrator’s conversational tone and occasional breaking of the fourth wall. Love it all. And so funny!

[Janelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

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