A Bottle of Perrier
Secrets and Scandals in Old New YorkBy Edith Wharton
Length1h 3m
About this audiobook
In "A Bottle of Perrier," Edith Wharton explores the intricate dynamics of social class and personal aspiration in early 20th-century America. The novella deftly balances sharp wit with poignant commentary, employing Wharton's signature narrative style that seamlessly intertwines realism with psychological depth. Structured around a seemingly innocent social gathering, the story reveals the underlying tensions and unspoken desires of its characters, illustrating how societal expectations shape individual identity and relationships. Wharton'Äôs acute observations and elegant prose provide not only a vivid portrait of the time but also a reflection on the human condition itself. Edith Wharton, the first woman to win the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction, was deeply influenced by her own experiences in the upper echelons of New York society. Born into a wealthy family, she had firsthand insight into the constraints of social mores and the emotional complexities they engendered. This personal background informs much of her writing, particularly in "A Bottle of Perrier," where the nuanced interplay of wealth and character becomes a lens through which the reader can examine the broader social fabric of her time. Wharton'Äôs ability to capture the subtleties of human interaction makes "A Bottle of Perrier" a compelling read for those interested in the intersections of class, society, and the individual. It is a must-read for anyone who appreciates literary works that delve into the complexities of human relationships, particularly within the rich sociocultural landscape of early modern America.
Audiobook details
GenreLiterary Classics, General Fiction
Length1 hr 3 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 9, 2021
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Titlepage
2Text
Sous la neigeEdith Wharton4h 9m$2 · $0.00
The Decoration of HousesEdith Wharton, Ogden Codman4h 47m$2 · $0.00
Italian Villas and Their GardensEdith Wharton5h 41m$2 · $0.00
The mother's recompenseEdith Wharton8h 28m$2 · $0.00
Old New YorkEdith Wharton10h 2m$2 · $0.00
Crucial InstancesEdith Wharton4h 10m$2 · $0.00
The House of MirthEdith Wharton14h 12m$2 · $0.00
Tales of Men and GhostsEdith Wharton11h 33m$2 · $0.00
Les metteurs en scèneEdith Wharton7h 30m$2 · $0.00
The TouchstoneEdith Wharton4h 16m$2 · $0.00
The Custom of the CountryEdith Wharton14h 9m$2 · $0.00
The Custom of the Country (Summarized Edition)Edith Wharton4h 58m$2
Das Haus der FreudeEdith Wharton16h 34m$2 · $0.00
EstíoEdith Wharton6h 24m$2 · $0.00
The Age of Innocence (World's Classics Series)Edith Wharton12h 50m$1 · $0.00
Twilight Sleep (Unabridged)Edith Wharton9h 37m$2 · $0.00
The Spark (The 'Sixties)Edith Wharton1h 24m$2 · $0.00
The House of MirthEdith Wharton14h 14m$1 · $0.00
French Ways and Their MeaningEdith Wharton4h 12m$1 · $0.00
Old New York (Four-Book Collection)Edith Wharton10h 10m$1 · $0.00
MARK TWAIN: 12 Novels, 195 Short Stories, Autobiography, 10 Travel Books, 160+ Essays & Speeches (Illustrated)Mark Twain416h 24m$2 · $0.00
The Great Gatsby: Original 1925 Edition (An F. Scott Fitzgerald Classic NovelFrancis Scott Fitzgerald4h 45m$18 · $0.00
The Complete Novels of Jane Austen & Brontë SistersCharlotte Brontë, Anne Brontë, Emily Brontë, Jane Austen204h 24m$2 · $0.00
Louisa May Alcott: 16 Novels in One Volume (Illustrated Edition)Louisa May Alcott141h 35m$2 · $0.00
The Fire Next TimeJames Baldwin2h 25m$15
The Complete Works of Oscar WildeOscar Wilde80h 38m$1 · $0.00
The Count of Monte Cristo + The Three Musketeers + The Man in the Iron Mask (3 Unabridged Classics)Alexandre Dumas100h 13m$2 · $0.00
Betty Crocker picture cooky bookBetty Crocker, Inc. General Mills2h 13m$2 · $0.00
Braving the TruthRachel Held Evans11h 31m$29 · $0.00
Richard Wagamese SelectedRichard Wagamese3h 14m$15
Shōgun, Part OneJames Clavell24h 19m$35
Henry V (The Play, Historical Background and Analysis of the Character in the Play)William Shakespeare, William Hazlitt8h 40m$1 · $0.00
Pathways to LightPrakash Amte7h 6m$8
The Mysterious Island Trilogy: 2 TranslationsJules Verne42h 34m$2 · $0.00
The North American Indian (Illustrated Edition)Edward S. Curtis, Frederick Webb Hodge6h$2 · $0.00
The Complete Novels of Leo Tolstoy in One Premium Edition (World Classics Series)Leo Tolstoy213h 41m$2 · $0.00
The Complete Novels of the Brontë Sisters (8 Novels: Jane Eyre, Shirley, Villette, The Professor, Emma, Wuthering Heights, Agnes Grey and The Tenant of Wildfell Hall)Charlotte Brontë, Emily Brontë, Anne Brontë118h 9m$2 · $0.00
The Complete Works of G. K. ChestertonG. K. Chesterton421h 4m$2 · $0.00
Time RegainedMarcel Proust15h 54m$2 · $0.00
EssaysGeorge Orwell1h 44m$2 · $0.00
Beyond Temptation & Risky PleasuresBrenda Jackson10h 53m$24 · $0.00
Shōgun, Part TwoJames Clavell29h 16m$40
Showdown in the Big EasyCharles Tillman, Michael Anderle, Martha Carr7h 37m$23
Searching For ThanksgivingS.E. Smith4h 24m$20
Naughty 4Brenda Hampton7h 30m$17
The Dance with Me TrilogyShelley Shepard Gray21h 44m$35
The DopemanJaQuavis Coleman5h 25m$20
Sherlock Holmes: The Ultimate CollectionArthur Conan Doyle59h 49m$5 · $0.00
My Favorite Husband, Vol. 1Hollywood 360, CBS Radio5h 40m$14
WhistlerAnn Patchett10h 45m$29 · $0.00
Grand Opening 2Carl Weber9h 16m$20
Sons of Valor II: Violence of ActionBrian Andrews, Jeffrey Wilson12h 34m$23
Malevolent MagicMildred Abbott7h 13m$17
Look TwiceEva Hudson9h 48m$20
The Complete Novels of Lucy Maud MontgomeryLucy Maud Montgomery203h 59m$1 · $0.00
The Complete Books of F. Scott Fitzgerald (all his 5 novels + all 4 short story collections published during his lifetime)F. Scott Fitzgerald87h 53m$2 · $0.00
Bikes, Toys, and Hot BoyzGenesis Woods, Shantaé13h 9m$23
The Natchez Burning TrilogyGreg Iles96h 18m$53 · $0.00
War LordBernard Cornwell13h 21m$33 · $0.00
Ghetto BastardK’wan7h 37m$20
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