Framley Parsonage
Framley Parsonage is a novel by Anthony Trollope that follows the life of the Reverend Obadiah Oldbuck, a clergyman living in the fictional village of Framley. The story revolves around Obadiah's struggles to maintain his position and reputation in the face of various challenges, including financial difficulties, personal conflicts, and social gossip.
Throughout the novel, Trollope explores themes of morality, religion, and social hierarchy, using Obadiah's experiences to comment on the hypocrisy and absurdity of Victorian society. The book is known for its witty dialogue, well-developed characters, and insightful observations on the human condition.
By Anthony Trollope · First published 1869 · Genre: Victorian Literature, Classic, Social Commentary · 48 chapters
Contents
- "Omnes Omnia Bona Dicere"
- The Framley Set, and the Chaldicotes Set
- Chaldicotes
- A Matter of Conscience
- Amantium Irae Amoris Integratio
- Mr. Harold Smith's Lecture
- Sunday Morning
- Gatherum Castle
- The Vicar's Return
- Lucy Robarts
- Griselda Grantly
- The Little Bill
- Delicate Hints
- Mr. Crawley of Hogglestock
- Lady Lufton's Ambassador
- Mrs. Podgens' Baby
- Mrs. Proudie's Conversazione
- The New Minister's Patronage
- Money Dealings
- Harold Smith in the Cabinet
- Why Puck, the Pony, Was Beaten
- Hogglestock Parsonage
- The Triumph of the Giants
- Magna Est Veritas
- Non-Impulsive
- Impulsive
- South Audley Street
- Dr. Thorne
- Miss Dunstable at Home
- The Grantly Triumph
- Salmon Fishing in Norway
- The Goat and Compasses
- Consolation
- Lady Lufton Is Taken by Surprise
- The Story of King Cophetua
- Kidnapping at Hogglestock
- Mr. Sowerby Without Company
- Is There Cause or Just Impediment?
- How to Write a Love Letter
- Internecine
- Don Quixote
- Touching Pitch
- Is She Not Insignificant?
- The Philistines at the Parsonage
- Palace Blessings
- Lady Lufton's Request
- Nemesis
- How They Were All Married, Had Two Children, and Lived Happy Ever After
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