Anthony Trollope
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Klasická literatúra
Doctor Thorne (EN)
Anthony Trollope: “Doctor Thorne” is the third of Trollope’s Barsetshire novels and unlike some of the others has little to do with politics and religion. The plot revolves around Mary Thorne, an illegitimate child who has been lovingly raised by her uncle, a country doct
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Klasická literatúra
The Warden (EN)
Anthony Trollope: “The Warden” is the first novel in “The Chronicles of Barsetshire” series and was also Trollope’s first breakthrough novel. It is the story of a devoted priest, beloved by all who know him, and who is racked by fear that he is accepting money to which
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Klasická literatúra
Christmas at Thompson Hall: A Mid-Victorian Christmas Tale (EN)
Anthony Trollope: Christmas is approaching and it is time for Mr. and Mrs. Brown to leave their Paris hotel and return to the roaring fireplaces of Thompson Hall. Unfortunately, Mr. Brown is taken ill, but nothing will dissuade Mrs. Brown from going home. With effici
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Klasická literatúra
Ayala’s Angel (EN)
Anthony Trollope: Lucy and Ayala Dormer are left penniless by the death of their parents. Ayala is taken in by their rich aunt Lady Tringle and Lucy by their poor uncle Mr Dosett. The girls find it hard to get used to their new surroundings. Lucy becomes engaged to one
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Humor, satira
An Editor’s Tales (EN)
Anthony Trollope: “An Editor’s Tales” describes a series of encounters between various magazine editors and those who wish to have their works published. While containing some amusing bits, the tales are relatively grim compared to most Trollope stories. In “The Turkish