The Last Chronicle of Barset
Anthony Trollope
Read by LibriVox Volunteers
Both Trollope and some of his later critics have considered The Last Chronicle to be his greatest novel. Many of its characters are familiar from the earlier Barsetshire novels, including the Rev. Josiah Crawley, the impoverished curate of Hogglestock, whose alleged theft of £20, together with the efforts of many to clear up the mystery, lie here at the center. Central also is the trying courtship between Major Grantly and Grace Crawley, the clergyman's daughter, over the objections of the Major's parents, Archdeacon Grantly and his wife; and the adventures of Johnny Eames, a protagonist of the Small House at Allington. Finally, it is in The Last Chronicle that Bishop Proudie of Barsetshire and his domineering wife, introduced in Barchester Towers, achieve their fullest and most dramatic portrayal.(Summary by Nicholas Clifford)
Novels in the series are :
1-The Warden
1-The Warden (version 2)
2-Barchester Towers
3-Doctor Thorne
4-Framley Parsonage
5-The Small House at Allington
6-The Last Chronicle of Barset (35 hr 18 min)
Chapters
Reviews
Awful
שמעון עין גל
The final and weakest volume of the Barchester series. To be fair to Trollope, we have to remember that this was the forerunner of the TV soap opera and that the author had to sell magazines and books to make a living. He had therefore to squeeze the last drop out of every tired plot line. However, in this last book the level of repetition is so high that boredom prevails and conquers. I wished so many times that the dreadful Lily Dale and Mr Crawley would both wander out in a blizzard, fall into a snowdrift and get deep frozen. but it doesn't happen.
SHOULD BE NAMED "PLENTY OF PIGHEADED PEOPLE"
Avid Listener
A fine ending to an enjoyable series. The characters in all of the novels were skillfully drawn to the end that they seem like old friends and acquaintances. The pigheadedness of so many (Mr Crawley, Grace Crawley, Major Grantley, Mrs Proudie, and Lily Dale, to name only a few) only gives the story more interest. A heartfelt thanks to the many readers of this and all Librivox books for the generous danation of their time.
Barney
An engrossing, touching and wide ranging story, engagingly read by a fine collection of volunteers. The reading can rarely be faulted, and Clifford and Evers deserve particular praise: the warmth of affection for the material is audible. Recommended.
Farewell
Ortonz
I'll miss more to this series. I grow attached to the characters and wish Mr. Trollope would conclude with further insight into their futures, but it isn't a priority. Well read by a variety of volunteers.
ms SV
I loved the book. Every reader was delightful to listen to. Usually I pick a book where there is only one reader because it is a smoother listening experience. This however was read well by all.
loved it!
A LibriVox Listener
actually sad that this is the last Chronicle of barset but have thoroughly enjoyed every hour that I have listened to this series
Rallou
A bit slow sometimes but one of the best books in the series. Thank you volunteers for your time and effort!
Kate
Such great readers - a fantastic collection of books brilliantly brought to life. Thank you.