An autobiography by anthony trollope

AuthorTrollope, Anthony, Title An Autobiography of Anthony Trollope Note Reading ease score: (8th & 9th grade).

An autobiography by anthony trollope book I remember well how he used to exact obedience after the manner of that lawgiver. Not that I have ever shunned to speak of them as openly as I am writing now, but that when I have been claimed as schoolfellow by some of those many hundreds who were with me either at Harrow or at Winchester, I have felt that I had no right to talk of things from most of which I was kept in estrangement. The Domestic Manners of the Americans was the first of a series of books of travels, of which it was probably the best, and was certainly the best known. That is so common a story as to be hardly worth the telling; but the peculiarity of this man was that he became so attached to me as to visit me every day at my office.

Neither easy nor difficult to read. Credits E-text prepared by Jesse Chandler and revised by Joseph E. Loewenstein, M.D. Summary "An Autobiography of Anthony Trollope" by Anthony Trollope is an autobiographical account written in the late 19th century.

This reflective memoir delves into the life of the author himself, tracing his journey through early hardships, education, and eventual success in the world of literature and public service. The memoir provides insights into Trollope's familial relationships, particularly the influence of his parents, along with candid observations on his feelings of inadequacy and social isolation during his formative years.

An autobiography by anthony trollope The gardener who had been with us in former days stopped me as I drove up the road, and with gestures, signs, and whispered words, gave me to understand that the whole affair—horse, gig, and harness—would be made prize of if I went but a few yards farther. I could make no stand against it. To Sunbury I went, and during the two years I was there, though I never had any pocket-money, and seldom had much in the way of clothes, I lived more nearly on terms of equality with other boys than at any other period during my very prolonged school-days. When I left Harrow I was nearly at the top of the school, being a monitor, and, I think, the seventh boy.

At the start of the autobiography, Trollope introduces himself as a seemingly insignificant figure, aiming to share not only his life story but also the broader implications of a literary career. He reflects on his difficult boyhood marked by poverty and the challenges faced within educational settings, emphasizing the lack of support from peers and educators.

His narrative begins with his early years and schooling, detailing the struggles and societal pressures he encountered. As he recalls his family's deteriorating financial situation and personal hardships, Trollope sets the stage for the evolution of his character and aspirations, ultimately revealing his determination to pursue writing as both a vocation and a means to achieve stability.

(This is an automatically generated summary.) LanguageEnglishLoC ClassPR: Language and Literatures: English literatureSubject Trollope, Anthony, Subject Novelists, English -- 19th century -- Biography CategoryTextEBook-No.Release DateJun 1, Most Recently UpdatedNov 20, StatusPublic domain in the USA.Downloads downloads in the last 30 days.Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!