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Warden (version 3)

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Warden (version 3) is a compelling novel authored by Anthony Trollope. The story follows the life of the warden of a hospital, Mr. Harding, who finds himself at the center of a controversy regarding his income. As he navigates through the complex web of social expectations and personal values, Mr. Harding must make difficult decisions that will impact not only his own life but also those of the people around him.

Trollope expertly delves into themes of morality, ethics, and social responsibility in this thought-provoking novel. The characters are well-developed and the relationships between them are intricately woven, adding layers of depth to the story. The author's writing style is engaging, with vivid descriptions that bring the setting to life and keep the reader fully immersed in the narrative.

Overall, Warden (version 3) is a captivating read that offers a poignant exploration of human nature and the complexities of moral dilemmas. Trollope's skillful storytelling and insightful reflections on society make this novel a must-read for fans of classic literature.

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The Warden is the first novel in Anthony Trollope's series known as the "Chronicles of Barsetshire", making fun of the Church of England of his time, together with the religious controversies, and the press. It was his fourth novel. The Warden concerns Mr Septimus Harding, the meek, elderly warden of Hiram's Hospital and precentor of Barchester Cathedral, in the fictional county of Barsetshire.

The story concerns the impact upon Harding and his circle when a zealous young reformer, John Bold, launches a campaign to expose the disparity in the apportionment of the charity's income between its object, the bedesmen, and its officer, Mr Harding. John Bold embarks on this campaign in a spirit of public duty despite his romantic involvement with Eleanor and previously cordial relations with Mr Harding. Bold starts a lawsuit and Mr Harding is advised by the indomitable Dr Grantly, his son-in-law, to stand his ground.Bold attempts to enlist the support of the press and engages the interest of The Jupiter (a newspaper representing The Times) whose editor, Tom Towers, pens editorials supporting reform of the charity, and presenting a portrait of Mr Harding as selfish and derelict in his conduct of his office. This image is taken up by commentators Dr Pessimist Anticant, and Mr Popular Sentiment, who have been seen as caricatures of Thomas Carlyle and Charles Dickens respectively.


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