Travelling Sketches

Name: Travelling Sketches
Author: Anthony Trollope

By Anthony Trollope

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Essays, Letters & Speeches Humour Travel Writing

About This Book

This collection of travel sketches offers satirical and observant portraits of different English tourists and travel habits. Chapters profile families who travel as a social ritual, solitary men, unaccompanied women, gregarious groups, art tourists, earnest seekers of knowledge, alpine-club mountaineers, and travelers who regret their journeys. The essays mix social commentary and humorous detail to examine motives, manners, fashions, and pretensions encountered abroad, contrasting superficial sightseeing with earnest curiosity and noting gendered behaviors, affectations, and the practical realities of mid-nineteenth-century travel.

About the Author

Anthony Trollope

Anthony Trollope was a prominent English novelist and civil servant, known for his keen observations of Victorian society and its complexities. His extensive body of work includes notable titles such as "Barchester Towers" and "Can You Forgive Her?", which explore themes of politics, religion, and personal relationships. Trollope's writing is characterized by its rich character development and intricate plotting, often reflecting his own experiences in the Post Office and his travels. He is also recognized for his autobiographical work, providing insights into his life and the writing process. With 87 published works, Trollope remains a significant figure in English literature.