by Anthony Trollope · ISBN 9788422646389
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The Warden is a novel by British author Anthony Trollope, published in 1855. The story centers on Hiram's Hospital, a charitable institution for the elderly, and the intrigues and conflicts that arise around its administration. The protagonist, Mr. Septimus Harding, is the warden of the hospital and precentor of Barchester Cathedral. Through complex characters and realistic situations, Trollope explores themes such as corruption, social justice, and morality in 19th-century English society.
Anthony Trollope was an English novelist and civil servant of the Victorian era. Among the best-known of his 47 novels are two series of six novels each collectively known as the Chronicles of Barsetshire and the Palliser novels, as well as The Way We Live Now. His novels address political, social, and gender issues and other topical matters. He also wrote an autobiography, a book on William Makepeace Thackeray, a book on Lord Palmerston, five travel books, and 42 short stories.
