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The Anthony Trollope Library

The Anthony Trollope Library

By: Anthony Trollope
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 Welcome, dear listener, to The Anthony Trollope Library. Here you will encounter clergymen of uncertain fortune, politicians of steady ambition, and ladies whose hearts must negotiate with the practical world. These stories do not rush toward sensation, but linger instead upon the small decisions by which lives are truly shaped.

Whether you walk abroad, sit quietly by the fire, or steal an hour from the business of the day, this podcast invites you into the familiar society of Barsetshire and Westminster - a place where wit is gentle, observation keen, and every character is granted the dignity of being understood. Take up your place among us, and let the pages be turned aloud.Public domain
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  • The Warden Chapter XXI - Conclusion

    The Warden Chapter XXI - Conclusion
    Apr 6 2026
    In which Mr Harding takes up a modest but charming clerical post at the little Gothic church of St Cuthbert in Barchester, where he quietly continues his religious duties and enjoys a gentle, if somewhat solitary, routine. His daughter Eleanor’s marriage brings shifts in family relations and social engagements, while the bishop shows a peculiar dependence on Mr Harding’s company, and the town still affectionately recalls him by his former title of Warden.
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    13 mins
  • The Warden Chapter XX - Farewell

    The Warden Chapter XX - Farewell
    Apr 6 2026
    In which a kind and gentle warden bids farewell to the aged bedesmen under his care, seeking to maintain peace and goodwill despite recent misunderstandings and changes. The scene is touched with sorrow and regret, as both master and men face the uncertainties that lie ahead, bound by a history of kindness and human frailty.
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    31 mins
  • The Warden Chapter XIX - The Warden Resigns

    The Warden Chapter XIX - The Warden Resigns
    Apr 6 2026
    In which Mr Harding, after much inner struggle and with a gentle spirit, resolves to resign from the wardenship of Barchester Hospital, sending heartfelt letters to his bishop and preparing for the next chapter of his life despite financial uncertainties. Meanwhile, the archdeacon contemplates legal and clerical manoeuvres in London, seeking a practical resolution to the predicament with a mixture of vexation and reluctant acceptance.
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    29 mins
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