I recently read the delightful autobiography of Anthony Trollope. It was a lot of fun and got me interested in his books. I have started the Barchester Chronicles - beginning with The Warden, then Barchester Towers, and am now reading the third book in the series, Doctor Thorne.
Trollope initially deemed Pride and Prejudice the best book of all time, so you know he is to be trusted. His books are similar in subject matter to Austen, and are actually funnier. He has many acerbic comments regarding the government and the press, and often breaks the fourth wall to address his readers as the author. The major advantage to the reader of his books over those of Jane Austen is that he was extremely prolific. So you won't run out of things to read any time soon.
Highly recommended!
Iβve struggled with finding consistency in my productivity for the longest time. Over time, Iβve learned that consistency is best found through a simple, well-designed routine. There are very few consistency techniques as effective as the 15 Minute Routine. Itβs essentially a 3-step process that basically looks like this:
- At the beginning of each day, set a fixed amount of time you can dedicate to your work
- Set a goal for your progress in 15 minute increments
- If you complete your task ahead of schedule, move on to the next task until your total time runs out.
So often we set huge milestones and large timeframes, when instead a small (15 minute) window can push us work harder and faster. This technique also keeps you driven when you see the progress that youβve made in that small window. I explain this more in depth here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-rAZ8yPNsMU
Give this a shot and let me know if it changes the game for youβ¦
Both are lighthearted, witty, cutting, and write hilarious characters. I love the focus on provincial drama and the authorsβ use of irony. Looking for some more 19th century authors of this style. Thanks!
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Hello,
In "He Knew He Was Right", 1968 Trollope wrote:
"They who do not understand that a man may be brought to hope that which of all things is the most grievous to him, have not observed with sufficient closeness the perversity of the human mind."
I'm trying to decipher the crux of the point he is trying to make. Can anybody share their opinions?
If this is the wrong subreddit, please send me to the right one.
Dude wrote 47 novels apparently and I have no clue where to start, which one is the easiest or most accessible at least?
On April 24th 1815 Anthony Trollope was born.
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I spent most of 2017 reading through the Palliser books and the Barsetshire Chronicles. But I would have loved to read these way earlier in high school and college, and donβt remember anyone ever recommending them to me despite my love for other British 19th century authors (Austen, Gaskell, Bronte, Dickens, Eliot etc). Iβm just surprised it took me 15 years after my first read of Pride and Prejudice to find these books.
Iβve been reading articles here and there and it seems Trollope is still pretty well read in Britain for those who like 19th century novels but it feels like his exposure in the US is way lower. Am I imagining things here? Just wondering about your thoughts and if you are a US person have you read any Trollope?
In what episode does Trixie say: "I'm a proper trollop!" It could be an UNHhhh or an I like to watch. Please help me out!
Iβve been wanting to read this book for years but I havenβt found the push through determination. This year, Iβm going to do it. Help me with some tunes?
On April 24th 1815 Anthony Trollope was born.
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