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5.0 out of 5 stars
Highly recommend the Folio Edition of this great novel,
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This review is from: The Last Chronicle of Barset (Hardcover)
The Last Chronicle of Barset,the final book in the Barsetshire series, is among the best novels Anthony Trollope ever wrote, and that is saying something special, for Trollope is, in my opinion, one of the finest English novelists. The Last Chronicle of Barset brings together many of the characters introduced to the reader in the first five novels of the series; we are happy to see our old friends back in action one last time.Septimus Harding, the Warden in the first novel of that name in the series, makes his final, quiet appearance. He is a good and loving man, a model clergyman, and a friend, even to his adversaries. His son-in-law, Archdeacon Grantly, takes center stage again. We remember him well from his central role in battling the new Bishop of Barchester in Barchester Towers, the second and most famous book in the series -- not as good, I think, as the novel being reviewed here. Now the archdeacon is angry with his son Henry over Henry's choice of bride, the lovely Grace, daughter of the main character in the story, the reverend Josiah Crawley, who is accused of stealing a check made out for twenty pounds. The mystery of how Mr. Crawley got the money begins the final novel and is not resolved until the end of the book. One of Trollope's most famous villain's, the Bishop of Barchester's wife, Mrs. Proudie, takes a great interest in Mr. Crawley's case, much to the dismay of her long suffering husband. We have watched Mrs. Proudie cause trouble and vexation since she was introduced to us in Barchester Towers. Many more of our friends from past novels in the series make their entrances and exits as loose ends from previous stories finally get resolved. For example, Johnny Eames and Lily Dale, two of the main characters in The Small House at Allington, my least favorite novel in the series, at last come to a final decision concerning their relationship. The reader of this review may be wondering if it is necessary to read all the books in the Barsetshire Novels to get full value, enjoyment, and appreciation of Trollope's final story. I don't think so, not that I don't recommend reading the first five books of the series. Trollope is careful to include enough information for the reader to make sense of the various plot lines drawn from the previous stories. The Last Chronicle of Barset is a wonderful book, almost certain to delight lovers of classic English literature. It is Trollope at the height of his powers. He is a reader's best friend; that is the highest recommendation I can give for him. One last comment: I read the Folio edition of this novel, which I recommend. This version includes many fine drawings carefully placed throughout the text; I think most readers will enjoy this complement to the story.
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