The Prime Minister

Name: The Prime Minister
Author: Anthony Trollope

The Prime Minister, written by Anthony Trollope, is a novel that explores the political and personal struggles of its characters. The story follows the life of John Morley, a young man who becomes the Prime Minister of England after a series of unexpected events. As he navigates his new role, Morley must confront the challenges of politics, family, and personal ambition. Through his journey, Trollope offers insightful commentary on the nature of power, identity, and the human condition.

By Anthony Trollope · First published 1876 · Genre: Political Fiction, Realistic Fiction, Romance · 60 chapters · 331,065 words

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It is certainly of service to a man to know who were his grandfathers and who were his grandmothers if he entertain an ambition to move in the upper circles of society, and also of service to be able to speak of them as of persons who were themselves somebodies in their time. No doubt we all entertain great respect for those who by their own energies have raised themselves in the world; and when we hear that the son of a washerwoman has become Lord Chancellor or Archbishop of Canterbury we do, theoretically and abstractedly, feel a higher reverence for such self-made magnate than for one who has been as it were born into forensic or ecclesiastical purple. But not the less must the offspring of the washerwoman have had very much trouble on the subject of his birth, unless he has been, when young as well as when old, a very great man indeed.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Anthony Trollope
Date: 1876 CE
Language: English
Genres: Political Fiction, Realistic Fiction, Romance, Satire
Length: 331,065 words
Structure: 80 chapters, 5,382 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Genres

Political Fiction — The book focuses on a British Prime Minister, Ferdinand Lopez, showcasing political manoeuvrings and strategy. It captures the political atmosphere of London and the political processes and practices in the British Parliament.
Realistic Fiction — The novel is characterized by its detailed and realistic depiction of Victorian society and manners, featuring believable and complex characters and relationships.
Romance — The subplot of the novel focuses on the romantic relationship between Emily Wharton and Ferdinand Lopez, which is an integral part of the storyline.
Satire — Trollope uses the novel to satirize and exaggerate the political corruption and societal ills of his time, depicting politicians and the upper class in a somewhat mocking light.