| Author | Anthony Trollope |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Genre | Satirical |
| Publisher | Chapman & Hall |
Publication date | May 1876 to July 1877; 3 volumes, 1877 |
| Publication place | United Kingdom |
| Media type | Serialized; print |
The American Senator is a novel written in 1877 by Anthony Trollope. Although not one of Trollope's better-known works, it is notable for its depictions of rural English life and for its many detailed fox hunting scenes. In its anti-heroine, Arabella Trefoil, it presents a scathing but ultimately sympathetic portrayal of a woman who has abandoned virtually all scruples in her quest for a husband. Through the eponymous Senator, Trollope offers comments on the irrational aspects of English life.