The Belton Estate - Trollope, Anthony

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Résumé :
A sharp, warmly human portrait of ambition, manners, and the price of status. The Belton Estate unfolds with wit and compassion, turning estate life and class into a mirror for every vote, vow, and social rite that define a community. This Victorian novel is both social satire and intimate drama, exploring marriage and reputation, wealth and inheritance, and the shifting sands of power within a sprawling family and its neighbours. Trollope's satirical ironic tone reveals a society where pride and obligation collide, while still inviting readers to care deeply for flawed, vivid characters. The result is classic british fiction at its most perceptive: a brisk, intricate story that rewards careful reading and generous discussion. Alpha Editions is proud to bring this title back to life, newly restored for today's and future generations. Out of print for decades and now republished, The Belton Estate is more than a reprint - a collector's item and a cultural treasure. It will appeal to casual readers and classic-literature collectors alike, from for classic literature students to book club readers, offering enduring insight into 19th century britain and the Palliser-tinged world Trollope so masterfully critiqued. A true treasure of Victorian england setting, and a testament to Trollope novels and palliser in the canon of essential reading....

Biographie:
Renowned for his Chronicles of Barsetshire series and the Palliser novels, Anthony Trollope was a prolific and renowned English novelist. Trollope was born into a middle-class household, but his early years were characterized by chaotic family dynamics and financial hardships. In spite of these obstacles, he succeeded in his career as a civil servant in the British Post Office, where he spent more than thirty years. Published in 1847, Trollope's debut book, The Macdermots of Ballycloran, marked the beginning of his writing career. He proceeded to produce travelogues, non-fiction books, short stories, and 47 novels during his lifetime. The richly detailed portrayal of Victorian life, the astute observation of human nature, and the examination of contemporary moral and social issues define Trollope's writing. His books frequently include nuanced individuals battling social and personal issues against the backdrop of small-town England or the corridors of political power. Trollope is regarded as one of the greatest Victorian novels because of his realistic depiction of ordinary life, complex narratives, and witty writing....

Sommaire:
Renowned for his Chronicles of Barsetshire series and the Palliser novels, Anthony Trollope was a prolific and renowned English novelist. Trollope was born into a middle-class household, but his early years were characterized by chaotic family dynamics and financial hardships. In spite of these obstacles, he succeeded in his career as a civil servant in the British Post Office, where he spent more than thirty years. Published in 1847, Trollope's debut book, The Macdermots of Ballycloran, marked the beginning of his writing career. He proceeded to produce travelogues, non-fiction books, short stories, and 47 novels during his lifetime. The richly detailed portrayal of Victorian life, the astute observation of human nature, and the examination of contemporary moral and social issues define Trollope's writing. His books frequently include nuanced individuals battling social and personal issues against the backdrop of small-town England or the corridors of political power. Trollope is regarded as one of the greatest Victorian novels because of his realistic depiction of ordinary life, complex narratives, and witty writing....