The Warden
by Anthony Trollope
The Warden (1855) is considered Trollope's masterpiece. It was the first and best novel in The Chronicles of Barsetshire series, resulting in Trollope's rise to literary fame. According to Henry James: "'The Warden' is simply the history of an old man's conscience, and Trollope never did anything happier than the picture of this sweet and serious little old gentleman."
[Illustration by William Hough, Ford's Hospital, Coventry, 1857.]
Chapter II - The Barchester Reformer
Chapter III - The Bishop of Barchester
Chapter V - Dr. Grantly Visits the Hospital
Chapter VI - The Warden's Tea Party
Chapter VIII - Plumstead Episcopi
Chapter XII - Mr. Bold's Visit to Plumstead
Chapter XIII - The Warden's Decision
Chapter XV - Tom Towers, Dr. Anticant and Mr. Sentiment
Chapter XVI - A Long Day in London
Chapter XVII - Sir Abraham Haphazard
Chapter XVIII - The Warden is Very Obstinate
Chapter XIX - The Warden Resigns