The Warden is a novel written by Anthony Trollope and published in 1855. The story is set in the fictional town of Barchester, England, and follows the life of Mr. Harding, the warden of Hiram's Hospital, a charitable institution for elderly men. The novel begins with a controversy over the amount of money paid to Mr. Harding as warden, which is seen as excessive by some members of the community. This leads to a larger debate about the purpose and value of Hiram's Hospital, and Mr. Harding finds himself caught in the middle.As the story unfolds, Mr. Harding struggles with his conscience and his loyalty to the hospital and its residents. He is torn between his duty to the institution and his own sense of right and wrong. Along the way, he encounters a cast of colorful characters, including his son-in-law, a young journalist, and the bishop of Barchester.The Warden is a thought-provoking novel that explores themes of morality, duty, and the role of institutions in society. Trollope's vivid descriptions and engaging characters make this a compelling read for anyone interested in Victorian literature or social commentary.1906. Prolific English writer of novels dealing with Victorian life. The Warden is the first of six novels in Trollope's Barsetshire series. They are set in Barsetshire, a fictional English county, and follow the Reverend Septimus Harding. In this book he works conscientiously as the warden for a charitable institution for retired men. After being accused of making undue profits, even for a sinecure, he resigns and his story is continued in the second novel, Barchester Towers. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
