The Warden (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780548031384)

The Warden by Anthony Trollope is a classic novel that explores the themes of morality, ethics, and social justice. The book is set in the mid-19th century in the fictional town of Barchester, England, and follows the story of Mr. Harding, the warden of a charitable institution called Hiram's Hospital.Mr. Harding is a kind-hearted and gentle man who has dedicated his life to the care of the elderly men who reside in Hiram's Hospital. However, his peaceful life is disrupted when a young reformer named John Bold questions the legality of the hospital's finances and accuses Mr. Harding of receiving an excessive salary.The novel delves into the complex issues of social responsibility, power, and the conflict between tradition and progress. As the story unfolds, Mr. Harding is forced to confront his own moral values and decide whether to defend his position or give in to the demands of the reformers.Through his vivid portrayal of the characters and their struggles, Trollope paints a rich and nuanced picture of Victorian society and its contradictions. The Warden is a timeless masterpiece that continues to resonate with readers today, exploring the timeless themes of justice, morality, and the human condition.1906. Prolific English writer of novels dealing with Victorian life. The Warden is the first of six novels in Trollope's Barsetshire series. They are set in Barsetshire, a fictional English county, and follow the Reverend Septimus Harding. In this book he works conscientiously as the warden for a charitable institution for retired men. After being accused of making undue profits, even for a sinecure, he resigns and his story is continued in the second novel, Barchester Towers. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Anthony Trollope
ISBN-10: 054803138X
ISBN-13: 9780548031384
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 07/25/2007
Pages: 256
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.20lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.75d