Barchester Towers is a novel by the renowned British author Anthony Trollope, first published in 1857. It is the second book in Trollope's Chronicles of Barsetshire series, which explores the lives and social dynamics of the residents of the fictional county of Barsetshire in Victorian England.The novel picks up where the first book, The Warden, left off and follows the story of the new bishop of Barchester, Dr. Proudie, and his wife, Mrs. Proudie, as they try to exert their influence over the diocese and its inhabitants. The Proudie's arrival causes a power struggle within the church hierarchy, with the old dean and archdeacon fighting to maintain their positions of authority.Meanwhile, the novel also focuses on the romantic entanglements of several characters, including the widowed Mrs. Bold, who finds herself courted by two very different suitors, the handsome and charming Mr. Slope and the kind and gentle Mr. Arabin. The novel explores themes of love, ambition, power, and morality, and offers a rich portrayal of Victorian society and its values.Trollope's writing is known for its wit, humor, and keen insight into human nature, and Barchester Towers is no exception. The novel is a classic of Victorian literature and remains a beloved work today, cherished for its vivid characters, engaging plot, and timeless themes.1906. Prolific English writer of novels dealing with Victorian life. Framley Parsonage is one of the volumes of his Barsetshire series, which is for the most part set in the imaginary west country county of Barset and its chief town, Barchester. The Barset novels are where Trollope first begins to use the device of using reappearing characters in different books. This sequel to The Warden wryly chronicles the struggle for control of the English diocese of Barchester. The evangelical but not particularly competent new bishop is Dr. Proudie, who with his awful wife and oily curate, Slope, maneuver for power. The Warden and Barchester Towers are part of Trollope's Barsetshire series, in which some of the same characters recur. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.