In the quiet cathedral city of Barchester, a fierce power struggle erupts when a new Bishop and his formidable wife, Mrs. Proudie, arrive to challenge the established order. This satirical masterpiece explores the clash between old traditions and new ambitions, weaving a complex web of clerical politics and romantic entanglements. At the center of the conflict stands the mild-mannered Mr. Harding ...
Anthony Trollope - Barchester Towers
Barchester Towers
Anthony Trollope
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Descripción
In the quiet cathedral city of Barchester, a fierce power struggle erupts when a new Bishop and his formidable wife, Mrs. Proudie, arrive to challenge the established order. This satirical masterpiece explores the clash between old traditions and new ambitions, weaving a complex web of clerical politics and romantic entanglements. At the center of the conflict stands the mild-mannered Mr. Harding and his daughter Eleanor, whose marital prospects become a pawn in the high-stakes game for control. The narrative balances sharp social commentary with humor, offering a vivid portrait of Victorian society and its intricate hierarchies.
