The Warden
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Anthony Trollope
(4,294 Sterne; 90 Bewertungen)
Amongst the great popular novelists of the nineteenth century who are still read today, Anthony Trollope stands alongside his contemporary, Charles Dickens. His two series of novels, the political (The Pallisers) and the clerical (The Barsetshire Chronicles) are the best known. This book is the first of the Barsetshire series and was also Trollope’s first really successful novel.
In the mid nineteenth century there were a number of financial scandals in the Church of England including those of Rochester, where the endowments which should have supported the King’s School Canterbury had been diverted to the Dean and Chapter; and of the hospital of St Cross at Winchester where the Rev. Francis North, later the Earl of Guildford, had been appointed to the mastership of the hospital by his father the bishop. The revenues of the hospital were very considerable, the work involved minimal. The scandal soon broke.
Trollope based ‘The Warden’ on the St Cross case, but in the novel the Warden is a kindly, devoted, priest, beloved by all that knew him and is racked by fear that he is accepting money to which he is not entitled. His antagonist is his prospective son-in-law John Bold and his (somewhat unwelcome) ally is one of Trollope’s strongest characters, the Archdeacon of Barchester, Dr. Theophilus Grantly. (summary by Andy Minter) (7 hr 42 min)
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hardofhearing
(1,5 Sterne)
I'm sure this is excellent but the reading is much quieter than other books I have listened to. I'm therefore having to give up as my ipad won't go any louder! I only have "mild" hearing loss. I shall try again when I have hearing aids.
The Warden
ListeninginChicago
(4 Sterne)
From Librivox: In the mid nineteenth century there were a number of financial scandals in the Church of England including those of Rochester, where the endowments which should have supported the King’s School Canterbury had been diverted to the Dean and Chapter; and of the hospital of St Cross at Winchester where the Rev. Francis North, later the Earl of Guildford, had been appointed to the mastership of the hospital by his father the bishop. The revenues of the hospital were very considerable, the work involved minimal. The scandal soon broke. Trollope based ‘The Warden’ on the St Cross case, but in the novel the Warden is a kindly, devoted, priest, beloved by all that knew him and is racked by fear that he is accepting money to which he is not entitled. His antagonist is his prospective son-in-law John Bold and his (somewhat unwelcome) ally is one of Trollope’s strongest characters, the Archdeacon of Barchester, Dr. Theophilus Grantly. (summary by Andy Minter) My Comments: Andy Minter reads quite a few chapters in this book, and does his usual, wonderful job of reading life into the characters. I would not have had the patience to read this book in the traditional sense, but it was a very enjoyable listen.
amazing story of England's clerical life
ameyer99
(5 Sterne)
this is a fantastic story of true love for one's fellow man and the obeying of one's conscience it is a beautiful story Anthony trollope is an amazing author and the volunteers were excellent especially Andy Minter you will truly enjoy this story if you care at all for historical fiction
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Avid Listener
(4 Sterne)
A bittersweet story with two warnings. Public "do-gooders" ofteb do more harm than good; weak people often harm others for thei sake of their own so-called peace of mind. It is a shame that Mr. Minter did notread the entre book.
JD
(5 Sterne)
very good presentation by volunteers and a fascinating insight into the intersection between religion and politics in Victorian England. Thanks once again Librivox for your great contribution to the public domain.
Rallou
(4 Sterne)
An excellent book and excellent readers. An insight into clergy in Victorian era. I move on to read the rest of the books. Thanks you readers!
(5 Sterne)
a little slow start.... but really good readers and lovely story. learned a lot of old English vernacular
Excellent and beautifully read. A treat of literary genius.
Rosalyn
(5 Sterne)