A Clergyman's Daughter (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. A Survivor's Story of Determination & CourageBy George Orwell
Length12h 5m
About this audiobook
In A Clergyman's Daughter (1935), George Orwell follows Dorothy Hare, the dutiful daughter of an impoverished Suffolk rector, through a sudden rupture in identity that carries her from parish drudgery to hop fields, London homelessness, and a grim private school. Written in austere social realism, yet punctuated by an experimental dramatic section, the novel examines faith, class, gendered obligation, and the moral evasions of interwar England. Orwell, born Eric Arthur Blair in 1903, brought to the novel the knowledge he had gathered from living among the poor, working as a teacher, and observing the hypocrisies of respectable society. His experiences after Burma—recorded in Down and Out in Paris and London—sharpened his distrust of institutions that convert suffering into habit. Dorothy's spiritual exhaustion reflects Orwell's own secular scrutiny of inherited belief and social duty. This book is recommended to readers interested in Orwell beyond Animal Farm and Nineteen Eighty-Four. Though less polished than his later masterpieces, it is intellectually rich, compassionate, and revealing: a searching portrait of poverty, conscience, and the fragile self under social pressure.
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.
- An Author Biography reveals milestones in the author's life, illuminating the personal insights behind the text.
- 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.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
GenreSpirituality and Religion
Length12 hrs 5 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateAug 31, 2019
LanguageEnglish
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