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Title: Barchester Towers
Author: Anthony Trollope
Narrator: David Timson
Format: Abridged
Length: 5 hrs and 37 mins
Language: English
Release date: 05-31-12
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 5 votes
Genres: Classics, British Literature
Publisher's Summary:
Penguin Classics presents Anthony Trollopes Barchester Towers, adapted for listening and now available as a digital audiobook as part of the Penguin English Library series. The text is expertly read by the actor David Timson.
"What to come here a stranger, a young, unknown, and unfriended stranger, and tell us, in the name of the bishop his master, that we are ignorant of our duties, old-fashioned, and useless!"
Trollope's comic masterpiece of plotting and backstabbing opens as the Bishop of Barchester lies on his deathbed. Soon a pitched battle breaks out over who will take power, involving, among others, the zealous reformer Dr Proudie, his fiendish wife, and the unctuous schemer Obadiah Slope.
Barchester Towers is the second (as well as the most loved) book in Trollopes Chronicles of Barsetshire series, which captures 19th century provincial England with wit, worldly wisdom, and an unparalleled gift for characterization.
Part of a series of vintage recordings taken from the Penguin archives, the Penguin English Library series offers affordable, collectable, quality productions that are perfect for on-the-go listening.
Members Reviews:
Always Do What is Right!
If you could sum up Barchester Towers in three words, what would they be?
It is Right and Just!
What other book might you compare Barchester Towers to and why?
Other Trollope books for sure. It is always about morals, ethics and doing what is right no matter the consciousness. Of course in his books there is always a good ending, but the ideas behind the decisions are good to read, good to ponder. Great ideas for discussion in a book group.
Have you listened to any of David Timsons other performances before? How does this one compare?
No, but I will. Enjoyed his read.
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
Oh, the endings of a Trollope novel are always the best moments. I love how they turn out, how doing "The Right Thing" is always the right decision.
Any additional comments?
Many summers ago I read 5 or 6 of Anthony Trollop's novels; this was one of them. But the reader was so entertaining, and the parts of the book that take place in America are so fun to listen to and visualize. I did enjoy every hour of this book.
Classic Trollope
Great bedtime listening - not too exciting or disturbing, so it won't keep you awake or give you nightmares! I enjoy Trollope's dry sense of humour and witty comments on society in general. You would be well advised to read/listen to The Warden before Barchester Towers, as it sets up this story.
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Title: Barchester Towers
Author: Anthony Trollope
Narrator: David Timson
Format: Abridged
Length: 5 hrs and 37 mins
Language: English
Release date: 05-31-12
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 5 votes
Genres: Classics, British Literature
Publisher's Summary:
Penguin Classics presents Anthony Trollopes Barchester Towers, adapted for listening and now available as a digital audiobook as part of the Penguin English Library series. The text is expertly read by the actor David Timson.
"What to come here a stranger, a young, unknown, and unfriended stranger, and tell us, in the name of the bishop his master, that we are ignorant of our duties, old-fashioned, and useless!"
Trollope's comic masterpiece of plotting and backstabbing opens as the Bishop of Barchester lies on his deathbed. Soon a pitched battle breaks out over who will take power, involving, among others, the zealous reformer Dr Proudie, his fiendish wife, and the unctuous schemer Obadiah Slope.
Barchester Towers is the second (as well as the most loved) book in Trollopes Chronicles of Barsetshire series, which captures 19th century provincial England with wit, worldly wisdom, and an unparalleled gift for characterization.
Part of a series of vintage recordings taken from the Penguin archives, the Penguin English Library series offers affordable, collectable, quality productions that are perfect for on-the-go listening.
Members Reviews:
Always Do What is Right!
If you could sum up Barchester Towers in three words, what would they be?
It is Right and Just!
What other book might you compare Barchester Towers to and why?
Other Trollope books for sure. It is always about morals, ethics and doing what is right no matter the consciousness. Of course in his books there is always a good ending, but the ideas behind the decisions are good to read, good to ponder. Great ideas for discussion in a book group.
Have you listened to any of David Timsons other performances before? How does this one compare?
No, but I will. Enjoyed his read.
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
Oh, the endings of a Trollope novel are always the best moments. I love how they turn out, how doing "The Right Thing" is always the right decision.
Any additional comments?
Many summers ago I read 5 or 6 of Anthony Trollop's novels; this was one of them. But the reader was so entertaining, and the parts of the book that take place in America are so fun to listen to and visualize. I did enjoy every hour of this book.
Classic Trollope
Great bedtime listening - not too exciting or disturbing, so it won't keep you awake or give you nightmares! I enjoy Trollope's dry sense of humour and witty comments on society in general. You would be well advised to read/listen to The Warden before Barchester Towers, as it sets up this story.