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Book Review
Nov. 15th, 2005 12:33 pmThe Warden
by Anthony Trollope
This novel concerns the ethical dilemmas and conflicts surrounding the wardenship of what is essentially a small, endowed, church administered old-folks home in 19th century England. Mr. Harding, a middle-aged clergyman, holds the wardenship of the establishment. He is extremely kind and well-meaning. However, the wardenship is very much a sinecure, providing him with a handsome living for little work. Thus the ethical conflict: is too much of the endowment going towards the warden's income at the expense of the old folks, and what, if anything, should Mr. Harding do about it. Despite the weighty subject matter, Trollope's prose is not sermon-like or didactic. Instead, his style is friendly, warm, and very enjoyable to read.
by Anthony Trollope
This novel concerns the ethical dilemmas and conflicts surrounding the wardenship of what is essentially a small, endowed, church administered old-folks home in 19th century England. Mr. Harding, a middle-aged clergyman, holds the wardenship of the establishment. He is extremely kind and well-meaning. However, the wardenship is very much a sinecure, providing him with a handsome living for little work. Thus the ethical conflict: is too much of the endowment going towards the warden's income at the expense of the old folks, and what, if anything, should Mr. Harding do about it. Despite the weighty subject matter, Trollope's prose is not sermon-like or didactic. Instead, his style is friendly, warm, and very enjoyable to read.
