The Warden by Anthony Trollope

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Author Trollope, Anthony, 1815-1882
Title The Warden
Note Reading ease score: 69.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits E-text prepared by Jo Churcher, Scarborough, Ontario, and revised by Joseph E. Loewenstein, M.D.
Summary "The Warden" by Anthony Trollope is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story centers around Rev. Septimus Harding, who serves as the Warden of Hiram's Hospital, an almshouse established to support elderly wool-carders. The narrative unravels the complexities of church politics and social reform, set against the backdrop of the cathedral town of Barchester, where Harding's comfortable life is challenged by questions of justice and appropriateness surrounding charity and income. The opening of the novel introduces Mr. Harding, highlighting his modest background, his role as a popular clergyman, and the origins of Hiram's Hospital, which provides for twelve needy older men. As rumors begin to circulate about the fairness in the distribution of funds, Harding becomes embroiled in a moral dilemma spurred on by the ambitious reformer, John Bold. The narrative also hints at tensions with Harding's son-in-law, Dr. Grantly, who staunchly defends the church's interests. Overall, this early portion sets the stage for a conflict that explores themes of morality, social responsibility, and the clash between tradition and reform. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Satire
Subject Domestic fiction
Subject Clergy -- Fiction
Subject Barsetshire (England: Imaginary place) -- Fiction
Subject Almshouses -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 619
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 1, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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