The Last Chronicle of Barset (version 2)
Anthony Trollope
Read by Steve Gough
LibriVox reader Nicholas Clifford calls this Trollope's best novel in his introduction to the collaborative version of this fine novel - and he is right! A wonderful study of its central character, the proud, irascible, tormented, poverty-stricken clergyman, Josiah Crawley, who pays a heavy price for his human failings when he is brought to trial for the alleged theft of a cheque for twenty pounds. The trial is the source of much grief for his long-suffering family, not least his wife Mary and daughter Grace (the novel's romantic heroine), whilst the Reverend Crawley reminds us more and more of a mad King Lear on the heath. (Summary by Steve Gough) (31 hr 22 min)
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Reviews
Brilliant story brilliantly read
Margaret87
I really can't fully describe the pleasure this recording gives. Trollope at his best and a first class reading. I must admit, though, that I've still not fully grasped what happened to that cheque so I'm going to have to listen to it all over again. No problem as I'm already missing Steve Gough's voice and Trollope's characters and situations.
wonderful story wonderfully read
Colin Berryman
I wholeheartedly agree with Margaret 87. Steve Gough's natural speaking voice, clarity and cadence set this version ahead of other readings of this novel. I hope more than three readings from Steve appear in future.
Wonderful wrap up
A LibriVox Listener
I listened to all the chronicles of Barset and enjoyed them thoroughly. I particularly liked the different interpretations of the readers. They brought another dimension to the stories. I did prefer one reader over another, but enjoyed them all. I would rank Steve Gough in my top tier and would seek out his readings.
Elia Gonzales
Steve Gough is the best reader I’ve listened to on LV. He knows how to dramatize Trollope’s dialogue so that the characters’ emotions and author’s intent are clearly conveyed. Absolutely loved binging on this story of Victorian life and loves. Thanks Steve!
choose this version!
Corvid Crowman
Excellent reader! I started with version 1 which has a variety to readers and though most were great, one woman was extremely grating. This version has just one reader who is outstanding.
kismazsola
The reading was perfection. The story, well, I never expect ~900 pages to be ultimately well-written or necessary. There were a few story lines I didn't care for too much. But it's okay.
Vivien
Of Trollope's many books that I have read, "The Last Chronicle of Barset" is perhaps the best. Trollope provides keen psychological and social analysis and a good mystery.
excellent reader
C
Very grateful to Steve Gough for this beautiful and affectionate reading.