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The Life and Work of Anthony Trollope

Ep. 21

Resuming topic-specific episodes, Jonathan prepares an episode especially for his literary fans. Focusing on the life and work of late Victorian-era novelist Anthony Trollope, Jonathan welcomes Dominic Edwardes, chair of The Trollope Society. Together, the two dissect the uncanny similarities between Trollope's writings and today's financial world. Mr. Edwardes is a self-proclaimed marketeer, digital enthusiast, and information producer. He is the director of communications at the Terrence Higgins Trust.

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