Trollope, Anthony: - Anthony Trollope was a 19th-century British novelist who was born in London in 1815. He is known for his realistic and detailed portrayals of Victorian society, as well as his prolific output, having written over 40 novels and numerous short stories and non-fiction works throughout his career. Trollope's early life was marked by financial difficulties, and he worked as a civil servant before turning to writing. His first novel, "The Macdermots of Ballycloran," was published in 1847, and he soon became known for his skill in depicting everyday life and characters in his works. Trollope's most famous series of novels is the "Chronicles of Barsetshire," a collection of six novels set in a fictional county in England. He is also known for his political novels, which include "Phineas Finn" and "The Prime Minister," as well as his travel writing and autobiography. Throughout his career, Trollope was widely read and respected, and he was a popular figure in Victorian literary circles. He died in London in 1882, leaving behind a legacy as one of the great novelists of his time and an important chronicler of Victorian society.