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The Three Clerks
Anthony Trollope
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The Three Clerks was Trollope’s sixth novel and was written mostly in railway carriages, since his work for the Post Office still entailed a good deal of traveling; to make life easier for himself, Trollope had devised what he called his ‘tablet’, a square block which he rested upon his knees in such a way that he could write in complete comfort. The story is drawn from his memories of his work (as a clerk) at the GPO in St Martin-le-Grand, and it is considered the most autobiographical of Trollope’s novels – a story of the differing fortunes of 3 young men working at “Weights and Measures” and their relationships with a family of 3 sisters.
The Three Clerks was Trollope’s sixth novel and was written mostly in railway carriages, since his work for the Post Office still entailed a good deal of traveling; to make life easier for himself, Trollope had devised what he called his ‘tablet’, a square block which he rested upon his knees in such a way that he could write in complete comfort. The story is drawn from his memories of his work (as a clerk) at the GPO in St Martin-le-Grand, and it is considered the most autobiographical of Trollope’s novels – a story of the differing fortunes of 3 young men working at “Weights and Measures” and their relationships with a family of 3 sisters.
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'Two hundred and five pounds,' said Tudor, to whom the sum seemed anything but trifling; 'and when must it be paid?'
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Trollope begins in his usual way by dedicating one of several initial chapters to establishing his characters and their situation. My first reaction while reading these first half dozen chapters is that this relatively early novel was not going to be as good as his later ones, but this from the intr
There's no-one like Trollope. If you don't like his characteristic asides to the reader, then give this one a miss - it's full of them.
He has such knowledge and understanding of human nature! "An accident, if it does no material harm, is always an inspiriting thing, unless one feels that it has bee
Gosh! I think I’m going 4.5 stars with this! This is an excellent standalone Trollope, and I think it would be a great place to start. It’s got so much great stuff: Trollope’s typical varied plot lines, a lovable central family, humor, Trollope’s delightful and warm narrative voice, a believable vil
The Three Clerks offers a lively picture of the Civil Service undergoing the Victorian reforms, and also in Charley Tudor a self-portrait of Trollope himself as a young man.
Ok so this was not Trollope’s best novel . It was a bit of a slog starting out . There wasn’t enough of his usual humor that is characteristic of the author. I love how he addresses the reader. Still, as much as I am not usually turned off my larger novels , this seemed a little too long for me. The
The story focuses on three government clerks who enjoy the company of the Woodward sisters. Alaric steals Gertrude from Harry. Harry ends up marrying Linda. Katie likes Charley, but her mother doesn't. The best thing I can say about I've finished it and can say I've read it. It's just not my kind of
A fantastic read - one of my favourites by Anthony Trollope.