7 FOOTSTEPS OF FEAR (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Slavery's Pleasant Homes, The Quadroons, Charity Bowery, The Emancipated Slaveholders, Anecdote of Elias Hicks, The Black Saxons & Jan and ZaidaBy Lydia Maria Child
Length3h 17m
About this audiobook
In 7 Footsteps of Fear, Lydia Maria Child turns the machinery of Gothic suspense toward moral and psychological inquiry. The narrative traces fear not merely as a sensation but as a sequence of inward "footsteps," advancing through imagination, memory, guilt, and social vulnerability. Written in the lucid, morally charged prose characteristic of nineteenth-century American reform literature, the work stands at the intersection of sentimental fiction, cautionary tale, and early psychological horror, where external menace often mirrors disorders within the conscience. Child was one of the most intellectually restless American writers of her century: novelist, journalist, editor, abolitionist, advocate for women's rights, and critic of social cruelty. Her fiction frequently transforms popular forms into instruments of ethical reflection. The anxieties dramatized in this book are consistent with an author deeply alert to the hidden violences of domestic life, inherited prejudice, and the moral costs of fear-driven societies. This book is recommended for readers interested in Gothic fiction with a reformist intelligence, and for those who admire compact narratives that make terror serve thought. It offers both atmosphere and argument, rewarding attention beyond the final shiver.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
Audiobook details
GenreGeneral Fiction
Length3 hrs 17 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateFeb 20, 2017
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
8The Emancipated Slaveholders
2Introduction
9Anecdote of Elias Hicks
3Historical Context
10The Black Saxons
4Synopsis (Selection)
11Jan and Zaida
5Slavery's Pleasant Homes
12Analysis
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6The Quadroons
13Reflection
7Charity Bowery
14Memorable Quotes
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