On Novels and the Art of Writing Them

Autobiography of Anthony Trollope

by Anthony TROLLOPE (1815 - 1882)

Anthony Trollope's autobiography will delight you whether or not you've read (or listened to) any of his many works. His honest if self-deprecating tone is at times hilarious and at times piteously moving. His detailed descriptions of his writing process and his philosophy of writing as work rather than art are fascinating. Fans of Trollope will enjoy learning the man's perceptions of his novels' shortcomings and triumphs. Anyone will appreciate learning about his years devoted to churning out literature for profit while working full time with the post office. (Summary by JessicaLouise)

Listen next episodes of Autobiography of Anthony Trollope:
Beverley , On Criticism , On English Novelists of the Present Day , "Ralph the Heir"––"The Eustace Diamonds"––"Lady Anna"––"Australia" , The American Postal Treaty––The Question of Copyright with America––Four More Novels , "The Last Chronicle of Barset"-"Leaving the Post Office"-"St. Paul's Magazine" , "The Vicar of Bullhampton"-'"Sir Harry Hotsput"-"An Editor's Tales"-"Caesar" , "The Way We Live Now" and "The Prime Minister"––Conclusion