Tag Archives: Anthony Trollope

Distraught over politics? Take a break with Trollope

Posted on April 18, 2018 by Naomi

That’s a somewhat deceitful title. Because Anthony Trollope (1815-1882) is immersed in politics. Just not our 21st century ones. Although… I’ve been re-reading Trollope’s great six-novel saga, the Pallisers. There’s nothing quite like sagas to pull me out of my … Continue reading →

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The Facts of Life: “Bipartisanship” in Congress

Posted on January 9, 2018 by Naomi

Well, not really Congress, because what follows is from Anthony Trollope’s mid-1860s Palliser novel, Can You Forgive Her? And in this viciously witty passage, he’s describing Parliament, of course. But as I read it last night, I was tugged at … Continue reading →

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The god problem: Joel Osteen smacked by Anthony Trollope

Posted on August 29, 2017 by Naomi

Dedicated to Joel Osteen who, having been raked on Twitter for failing to open his massive Houston church to shelter flood victims, now suggests maybe he will: There is, perhaps, no greater hardship at present inflicted on mankind in civilised … Continue reading →

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