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| Title | : | Phineas Redux (Palliser #4) |
| Author | : | Anthony Trollope |
| Book Format | : | Kindle Edition |
| Book Edition | : | Deluxe Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 768 pages |
| Published | : | (first published 1874) |
| Categories | : | Classics. Fiction. Historical. Victorian. Literature. 19th Century |
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The more I read Anthony Trollope's stories the more I see the masterful genius of this author. Last year I started his Barestshire series and loved it, so that it seemed natural to read his next series, Palliser. Are these series connected? Yes, because certain characters come pay their visit to this political minded series from the religious centered Barsetshire series. Of course, you don't need to read the stories in order because he gives his reader enough knowledge to understand but even with that you are limited to a full understanding which is so deliciously wonderful! He does not forget his characters and what purpose they serve to the story, the stories are entwined together. He also makes one wonder if the Gresham character from the Barestahire series is the Prime Minister, in this series but nothing is conclusive and I kept wondering. I absolutely loved all so far and "Phineas Redux" is my favorite so far.I have said it before and I will say it again, Trollope has all the societies interactions of the characters as like Jane Austin and all the societies woes as Charles Dickens, especially his love of the law and other social issues.
In "Phineas Redux" Trollope shows us how politics never changes though the issues maybe different. The Party on my side is right and your side is wrong, I can do it better than you, so I will disregard all you have done and dismiss it, which is shown to perfection in this story. I am totally disgusted with politics, though I know government is needed to govern people and people are far from perfect. In The Palliser series you get a taste of how Trollope views politics and the hypocrisy of it. He does not portray it as all evil but brings out it's faults.
The Church and State issue is the crux of this story. In the Barsetshire series, we are introduced to the structure of government paid clergyman and the the rise and fall of these men. The issue brought forward in The House of Commons is changing of the whole Church and State structure. I know that a separation is a good thing but looking ahead about 160 years after this was written, I wonder if going the other way has actually been detrimental for society and loss of faith, social mores. Not saying a Church-Government system but having nothing to do with religion in government, is that the way either? As I read Trollope, I noticed his criticism of religious figures, some are no good, others human but yet he does have some really exceptional clergymen.
Another thing Trollope exposes is the court and legal system, that circumstantial evidence can be detrimental to a man's life. How public opinion can be swayed, for a trial is commenced.
It is quite clear that having read many of Trollope's novels is he is not a fan of the Jewish people and depicts them quite unfavorably; knowing it was the times, I don't let it spoil my read.
I did not read this edition but a Delphi Collection of his works where my nights and highlights can be seen if interested. Quotes are from there.
"I don’t think that I believe any more in the party; — or rather in the men who lead it. I used to have a faith that now seems to me to be marvellous. Even twelve months ago, when I was beginning to think of standing for Tankerville, I believed that on our side the men were patriotic angels, and that Daubeny and his friends were all fiends or idiots, — mostly idiots, but with a strong dash of fiendism to control them. It has all come now to one common level of poor human interests. I doubt whether patriotism can stand the wear and tear and temptation of the front benches in the House of Commons. Men are flying at each other’s throats, thrusting and parrying, making false accusations and defences equally false, lying and slandering, — sometimes picking and stealing, — till they themselves become unaware of the magnificence of their own position, and forget that they are expected to be great."
The story given by my edition -
"The fourth novel of the Palliser series was first published in 1873 as a serial in The Graphic. The story tells how Phineas Finn finds Irish society and his occupation as a Poorhouse Inspector dull and unsatisfying after the excitement of his former career as a Member of Parliament. Back in England, the Whigs are determined to overturn the Tory majority in the Parliament of the United Kingdom. As Finn had been considered the most promising of the younger set, he is encouraged to stand for office again. "
The story in brief- If you read "Phineas Finn" you can learn about Phineas' start, this story continues for Phineas as a member in Parliament and his friends. Lady Eustace from Palliser #3 makes an appearance which is not extensive but makes the story more intriguing. I could tell you more but rather you read and enjoy this wonderful novel, which is a favorite. When I was 50% in I wished that I could just sit down and read until the final page because I no longer succumb to peeking at the end. There are so many twist that made this a wonderful adventure. I felt like I was there in London seeing Trollope's world not just in fiction but how life was then. We get a sense of the past from novels of other times.
I am looking forward to reading Trollope again and learning more of Palliser 5 & 6!💖💖💟💟 Once again, I say Trollope was a master story teller!
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For those who have read this, Phineas and others calling Kennedy insane. I don't think I would have called him that because he certainly was deceived by Laura who certainly tried him and brought the jealousy to the couple which certainly was justifiable from the way that Laura rejected him, though his way of life different from hers. She closed her heart to him
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| Original Title: | Phineas Redux |
| ISBN: | 0641563582 (ISBN13: 9780641563584) |
| Series: | Palliser #4 |
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Every time I read a book by Anthony Trollope I feel it is one of the best I have ever read. Phineas Redux is no exception. My tenth book (Barchester, then 1-4 Palliser), makes Trollope's world still more alive. Phineas's ordeal is brilliantly written. I enjoyed reading more about Phineas's story and the people around him. Especially Plantagenet Palliser, Glencora and Madame Max.Phineas Redux might be my new favorite book by Anthony Trollope. At times, it was a little politics heavy for my tastes, but Phineas Finn remains one of my favorite Trollope characters. It was fun to have another book dedicated to him. His life as definitely not turned out like he thought it would at the end of Phineas Finn. In Phineas Redux, we see him return to a life in politics. He faces some great challenges and his life is thrown into chaos. All of which makes for an entertaining story!
Only Anthony Trollope could make British parliamentary politics and fox hunting (two topics that I had barely considered before reading these books) so interesting, so full of personal intrigue, and so deliciously page-turning. I have enjoyed each volume of the Palliser series (which is themed around, you guessed it, politics and hunting) immensely, each in its own right, and as a series. Friends: If you love Victorian novels, but you have not yet tasted Trollope, you are in for a rare treat. I
Hes baaaack! Phineas Redux is book number four in the Palliser series and a sequel to both Phineas Finn and The Eustace Diamonds. Phineas, newly widowed, returns from Ireland to try his hand at getting a seat in Parliament again. There was ever so much description of fox hunting and parliamentary procedures, both which were like Greek to me. But lets forget about all that. The real crux of this book, despite the death of the old Duke of Omnion, a thrilling murder trial and romantic subplot of
The more I read Anthony Trollope's stories the more I see the masterful genius of this author. Last year I started his Barestshire series and loved it, so that it seemed natural to read his next series, Palliser. Are these series connected? Yes, because certain characters come pay their visit to this political minded series from the religious centered Barsetshire series. Of course, you don't need to read the stories in order because he gives his reader enough knowledge to understand but even
The fourth novel in Anthony Trollope's Palliser series returns the reader to the lucky Irishman Phineas Finn. Newly widowed, he decides to plunge back into politics by accepting an offer to run for a seat in the House of Commons. Yet Finn's luck soon deserts him, as his re entry is not rewarded with office and the income he needs to survive. Moreover, he suffers from the attacks of two new enemies --and he soon finds himself on trial for the most heinous of crimes.One of Trollope's great
The more I read Anthony Trollope's stories the more I see the masterful genius of this author. Last year I started his Barestshire series and loved it, so that it seemed natural to read his next series, Palliser. Are these series connected? Yes, because certain characters come pay their visit to this political minded series from the religious centered Barsetshire series. Of course, you don't need to read the stories in order because he gives his reader enough knowledge to understand but even
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