"An Autobiography" offers a candid and meticulously detailed account of the life and career of one of the Victorian era's most prolific and beloved novelists, Anthony Trollope. Written with the same discipline and clarity that characterized his many works of fiction, this memoir provides an invaluable look into the man behind the "Barsetshire" and "Palliser" novels. Trollope explores his difficult childhood, his long and successful career in the British Post Office, and his rigorous daily writing routine.More than just a personal history, "An Autobiography" serves as a masterclass on the business of literature in the nineteenth century. Trollope discusses his views on the craft of writing, the importance of character development, and the financial aspects of being a professional author. His straightforward prose reveals a deep commitment to his art and a pragmatic approach to storytelling that remains influential to this day. This work is a foundational text for students of Victorian society and those interested in the evolution of the English novel.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
