The Prime Minister

Trollope, Anthony

ISBN 10 : 014043349X ISBN 13 : 9780140433494

Editeur : Penguin Classics, 1994

Synopsis

Book by Trollope Anthony

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur :

Plantaganet Palliser, Prime Minister of England - a man of power and prestige, with all the breeding and inherited wealth that goes with it - is appalled at the inexorable rise of Ferdinand Lopez. An exotic impostor, seemingly from nowhere, Lopez has society at his feet, while well-connected ladies vie with each other to exert influence on his behalf - even Palliser's own wife, Lady Glencora. But when the interloper makes a socially advantageous marriage, Palliser must decide whether to stand by his wife's support for Lopez in a by-election or leave him to face exposure as a fortune-hunting adventurer. A novel of social, sexual and domestic politics, The Prime Minister raises one of the most enduring questions in government - whether a morally scrupulous gentleman can make an effective leader.

Biographie de l'auteur :

Anthony Trollope (1815 - 1882) established a successful career in the Post Office whilst also writing over forty novels, plus short stories. He enjoyed considerable acclaim during his lifetime. He is best remembered for the Barsetshire Chronicles.David Skilton is Professor of English at Cardiff. He has also edited Thomas Hardy for the Penguin Classics.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Penguin Classics
• Date d'édition: 1994
• ISBN 10: 014043349X
• ISBN 13: 9780140433494
• Reliure: Livre broché
• Nombre de pages: 736