THE FIXED PERIOD (1882) by Anthony Trollope is an unusual early science fiction novel, originally published anonymously. It is part utopia, part dystopia, part dark satire, with overtones of modern "steampunk" and quaint technological devices.
In this amazing visionary work by the British Victorian master of social mores and relationships, Britannula is an imaginary "futuristic" island country and a one-time British colony near New Zealand, and the story is narrated by the President. In Britannula, a law has been passed decreeing that all citizens who have reached the age of 67 must be...
THE FIXED PERIOD (1882) by Anthony Trollope is an unusual early science fiction novel, originally published anonymously. It is part utopia, part dysto...
"[This is] as much a book for browsing as it is for reference use [and is] a labor of love that will surely please the many admirers of Trollope." Reference Books Bulletin
"[This is] as much a book for browsing as it is for reference use [and is] a labor of love that will surely please the many admirers of Trollope." Ref...
Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Pomona Press are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Pomona Press ...
THE FIXED PERIOD (1882) by Anthony Trollope is an unusual early science fiction novel, originally published anonymously. It is part utopia, part dystopia, part dark satire, with overtones of modern "steampunk" and quaint technological devices.
In this amazing visionary work by the British Victorian master of social mores and relationships, Britannula is an imaginary "futuristic" island country and a one-time British colony near New Zealand, and the story is narrated by the President. In Britannula, a law has been passed decreeing that all citizens who have reached the age of 67 must be...
THE FIXED PERIOD (1882) by Anthony Trollope is an unusual early science fiction novel, originally published anonymously. It is part utopia, part dysto...
Excerpt: ...and his colleagues regretted much the loss of the Right Honourable Baronet's services, but that it would hardly be necessary for him to defend the Ministry on all those points on which it had been attacked, as, were he to do so, he would have to repeat the arguments by which every measure brought forward by the present Ministry had been supported. Then Mr. Monk sat down, and the business of the House went on just as if Sir Orlando Drought had not moved his seat at all. "What makes everybody and everything so dead?" said Sir Orlando to his old friend Mr. Boffin as they walked home...
Excerpt: ...and his colleagues regretted much the loss of the Right Honourable Baronet's services, but that it would hardly be necessary for him to de...
Anthony Trollope was one of the most successful and respected English novelists of theVictorian era. The Lion of Granpere is one of his elegantly-written works.
Anthony Trollope was one of the most successful and respected English novelists of theVictorian era. The Lion of Granpere is one of his elegantly-writ...
AN OLD MAN'S LOVE (1884) by Anthony Trollope is the bittersweet final completed novel by the great master of British Victorian family sagas and sophisticated yarns of love, money, society, and relationships.
A guardian falls in love with his much younger ward and intends to marry her. His plans are undermined by the young girl's love for another, a young man who has gone in search of his fortune and who eventually returns to claim her.
AN OLD MAN'S LOVE (1884) by Anthony Trollope is the bittersweet final completed novel by the great master of British Victorian family sagas and sophis...
After a brilliant career at Oxford, Harry Clavering lost his beloved Julia Brabazon to the dissolute Lord Ongar. Now Lady Ongar is a widow and attempts to rekindle her old romance. However, Harry is engaged to the daughter of his employer. Harry has to choose between these two women. But Harry Clavering vacillates, and the rich tapestry of mid-nineteenth century Victorian England unfolds further in this second volume of Anthony Trollope's The Claverings. This tapestry is interweaved with the subtle sub-plots of a master novelist, as Julia entertains the offers of suitors after her money,...
After a brilliant career at Oxford, Harry Clavering lost his beloved Julia Brabazon to the dissolute Lord Ongar. Now Lady Ongar is a widow and atte...
Harry Clavering loved Julia Brabazon. After a brilliant career at Oxford, Harry's future was bright. But then, the selfish Julia met the degenerate Lord Ongar and fell in love with his title and -- and his money. She left Harry and married the Lord. The marriage was a disaster, of course -- mitigated only by Lord Ongar's death a year later from his dissolutions. A wealthy widow now, Lady Julia Ongar returns from the Continent to find that her name has been besmirched by rumors of infidelity -- by Lord Ongar himself. Now she works to regain the heart of her abandoned lover, Harry Clavering....
Harry Clavering loved Julia Brabazon. After a brilliant career at Oxford, Harry's future was bright. But then, the selfish Julia met the degenerate...
