Short Fiction

Anthony Trollope, the prolific Victorian novelist known for his sprawling sagas, also ventured into the more constrained world of short fiction. This collection brings together 41 of his 43 published short stories, ranging wildly in subject and tone. From bawdy burlesques and poignant tragedies to narratives inspired by the American Civil War or the intricacies of the gold standard, Trollope's shorter works often drew from his extensive travels as a postal service civil servant. Readers will find familiar themes of courtship, semi-autobiographical glimpses into the struggles of aspiring writers, and even a final return to his beloved Barsetshire.