Christmas Delivery Guaranteed 🚚
Christmas Gift Guide Gift Guide
Christmas Delivery Delivery
Store Hours Store Hours
Gift Cards Gift Cards

Today Only: Free Gift Wrap! 🎁

The Last Chronicle of Barset

By Anthony Trollope
0.0 (0 reviews)
4.19 goodreads logo

Ratings/reviews counts are updated frequently.

Check link for latest rating. ( 6,334 ratings, 517 reviews)
Book Hero Magic crafted this summary to help describe this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Summary
The Last Chronicle of Barset by Anthony Trollope is a compelling story set in the fictional county of Barsetshire. It revolves around the clergyman Reverend Josiah Crawley, who finds himself accused of theft, which puts his character and reputation to the test. As the narrative unfolds, various lives and relationships within the Barset community are explored, depicting themes of redemption, morality, and social class.
Read More
Format: Paperback / softback
$2400
Elsewhere:
$2600
AVAILABLE WITH SUPPLIER Ships from our Auckland warehouse within 3-4 weeks

Found a better price? Request a price match

Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

You might enjoy this book if you appreciate richly woven narratives that delve into the complexities of Victorian life, featuring memorable characters and sharp social commentary. It explores themes of duty, morality, and the intertwining lives of a provincial community, delivering both drama and poignancy with Trollope's characteristic wit and insight.

Book Hero thinking about your next read

The Last Chronicle of Barset

When Mr Crawley, curate of Hogglestock, is falsely accused of theft he suffers bitterly with his family. Crawley is an ambiguous character however, and he himself seems to bring about most of his suffering.

Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Description

When Reverend Josiah Crawley, the impoverished curate of Hogglestock, is accused of theft, it causes a public scandal, sending shockwaves through the world of Barsetshire. The Crawleys desperately try to remain dignified while they are shunned by society, but the scandal threatens to tear them, and the community, apart.

Drawing on his own childhood experience of genteel poverty, Trollope gives a painstakingly realistic depiction of the trials of a family striving to maintain its standards at all costs. With its sensitive portrayal of the proud and self-destructive figure of Crawley, this final volume is the darkest and most complex of all the Barsetshire novels.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

The Last Chronicle of Barset by Anthony Trollope is praised for its rich character development and intricate plot. Reviewers often highlight its exploration of complex themes such as morality, duty, and societal pressures. It is regarded as a fitting conclusion to the Barsetshire series, showcasing Trollope's keen insight into 19th-century English society.

Book Hero reading reviews

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780140437522

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 29 August 2002

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Contributors:

  • Edited by Sophie Gilmartin

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 39.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 628g

Pages: 928

Collections

Anthony Trollope Fiction General Fiction Literary Fiction Penguin Books Penguin Classics

About the Author

Anthony Trollope (1815-1882) was born in London to a bankrupt barrister father and a mother who, as a well-known writer, supported the family. Trollope enjoyed considerable acclaim both as a novelist and as a senior civil servant in the Post Office. He published more than forty novels and many short stories that are regarded by some as among the greatest of nineteenth-century fiction.

Also by Anthony Trollope

View all

More from General Fiction

View all

Why buy from us?

Book Hero is not a chain store or big box retailer. We're an independent 100% NZ-owned business on a mission to help more Kiwis rediscover a love of books and reading!

Service & Delivery

Service & Delivery

Our warehouse in Auckland holds over 80,000 books and puzzles in-stock so you're not waiting for your order to arrive from overseas.

Auckland Bookstore

Auckland Bookstore

We're primarily an online store, but for your convenience you can pick up your order for free from our bookstore, which is right next door to our warehouse in Hobsonville.

Our Gifting Service

Our Gifting Service

Books make wonderful thoughtful gifts and we're here to help with gift-wrapping and cards. We can even send your gift directly to your loved one.