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Anthony Trollope

Anthony Trollope Reading Order

7 series Β· 85 books Β· Born 1815-04-24

Anthony Trollope was a prolific English novelist known for his sharp social commentary and engaging storytelling. With 85 works across seven series, including the renowned Chronicles of Barsetshire and the Palliser novels, he left a lasting impact on Victorian literature. His writing spanned from 1847 to 2017, encompassing standalone novels, short stories, and collections that explore complex political and social themes.

Anthologies Series

Complete

4 books (1994–2017)

Start with The Anthology of Love and Romance, the first of 4 books in the Anthologies series.

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The Anthology of Love and Romance
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God's Little Acre: Clerical Tales of the Countryside
3
14 Victorian Stories: Anthology
4
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Favorite Love Stories

Chronicles of Barsetshire Series

Complete

6 books (1855–1867)

Start with The Warden, the first of 6 books in the Chronicles of Barsetshire series.

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The Warden
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Barchester Towers
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Doctor Thorne
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Cover of Framley Parsonage
Framley Parsonage
5
Cover of The Small House at Allington
The Small House at Allington
6
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The Last Chronicle of Barset

Non-Fiction Series

Complete

9 books (1859–1883)

Start with The West Indies and the Spanish Main, the first of 9 books in the Non-Fiction series.

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The West Indies and the Spanish Main
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North America - Volume 1
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North America - Volume 2
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North America, Volume 3
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Australia and New Zealand:Volume 1
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Australia and New Zealand:Volume 2
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South Africa, Vol. 1
8
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South Africa, Vol. 2
9
An Autobiography(With: P.D. Edwards)

Palliser Series

Complete

6 books (1865–1880)

Start with Can You Forgive Her?, the first of 6 books in the Palliser series.

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Can You Forgive Her?
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Phineas Finn
3
Cover of The Eustace Diamonds
The Eustace Diamonds
4
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Phineas Redux
5
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The Prime Minister
6
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The Duke's Children

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

16 books (1860–1893)

Start with An Unprotected Female At The Pyramids, the first of 16 books in the Short Stories/Novellas series.

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An Unprotected Female At The Pyramids
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The Chateau Of Prince Polignac
3
Cover of The Courtship Of Susan Bell
The Courtship Of Susan Bell
4
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The Relics of General Chasse: A Tale of Antwerp
5
Aaron Trow
6
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George Walker At Suez
7
Returning Home
8
Cover of The Parson's Daughter Of Oxney Colne
The Parson's Daughter Of Oxney Colne
9
Cover of Mrs. General Talboys
Mrs. General Talboys
10
Cover of The Man Who Kept His Money In A Box
The Man Who Kept His Money In A Box
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Cover of Hunting Sketches
Hunting Sketches
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Cover of The Telegraph Girl
The Telegraph Girl
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Alice Dugdale
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The Mistletoe Bough
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Christmas at Thompson Hall

Short Story Collections Series

Complete

6 books (1883–1985)

Start with Complete Short Stories: Courtship and Marriage, the first of 6 books in the Short Story Collections series.

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Complete Short Stories: Courtship and Marriage
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Cover of The Spotted Dog and Other Stories
The Spotted Dog and Other Stories
3
Cover of Mary Gresley and Other Stories
Mary Gresley and Other Stories
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Cover of Frau Frohmann and Other Stories
Frau Frohmann and Other Stories
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Lotta Schmidt and Other Stories
6
Malachi's Cove and Other Stories and Essays

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

38 books (1847–1884)

Start with The Macdermots of Ballycloran, the first of 38 books in the Standalone Novels series.

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The Macdermots of Ballycloran
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The Kellys and the O'Kellys
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The Three Clerks
5
The Bertrams
6
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Castle Richmond
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Cover of Orley Farm
Orley Farm
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The Struggles of Brown, Jones, and Robinson, By One of the Firm
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Cover of Rachel Ray
Rachel Ray
10
Cover of Miss Mackenzie
Miss Mackenzie
11
Cover of The Belton Estate
The Belton Estate
12
Cover of Nina Balatka
Nina Balatka
13
Cover of The Claverings
The Claverings
14
Cover of The Golden Lion of Granpere
The Golden Lion of Granpere
15
Cover of Linda Tressel
Linda Tressel
16
Cover of He Knew He Was Right
He Knew He Was Right
17
Cover of The Vicar of Bullhampton
The Vicar of Bullhampton
18
Cover of Ralph the Heir
Ralph the Heir
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Cover of Sir Harry Hotspur of Humblethwaite
Sir Harry Hotspur of Humblethwaite
20
Harry Heathcote of Gangoil
21
22
The Way We Live Now
23
Cover of The American Senator
The American Senator
24
Cover of Is He Popenjoy?
Is He Popenjoy?
25
The Lady of Launay
26
Cover of An Eye for an Eye
An Eye for an Eye
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Cover of Cousin Henry
Cousin Henry
28
Cover of John Caldigate
John Caldigate
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Cover of The Life of Cicero, Vol. 1
The Life of Cicero, Vol. 1
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Cover of The Life of Cicero, Vol. 2
The Life of Cicero, Vol. 2
31
Cover of Ayala's Angel
Ayala's Angel
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Cover of Dr. Wortle's School
Dr. Wortle's School
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Cover of Kept in the Dark
Kept in the Dark
34
Marion Fay
35
Cover of The Fixed Period
The Fixed Period
36
Cover of Mr. Scarborough's Family
Mr. Scarborough's Family
37
Cover of The Landleaguers
The Landleaguers
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An Old Man's Love

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Anthony Trollope written?
Anthony Trollope has written 85 books across 7 series. Their published works span from 1847 to 2017.
What is the first book in each Anthony Trollope series?
Here are the first books in Anthony Trollope's series: Anthologies: The Anthology of Love and Romance; Chronicles of Barsetshire: The Warden; Non-Fiction: The West Indies and the Spanish Main; Palliser: Can You Forgive Her?; Short Stories/Novellas: An Unprotected Female At The Pyramids.
What order should I read Anthony Trollope's books?
We recommend reading Anthony Trollope's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Are Anthony Trollope's series complete?
Anthony Trollope has 7 completed series.

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