A Country Gentleman and His Family
Life, Love, and Tradition: A Victorian Family SagaBy Mrs. Oliphant
Length16h 5m
About this audiobook
In "A Country Gentleman and His Family," Mrs. Oliphant expertly weaves a rich tapestry of rural life in Victorian England, capturing the nuances of social dynamics and family relationships within the gentry. The narrative is marked by its intricate character development and a keen observational style, reflecting Oliphant's own experiences in a shifting societal landscape. Through the lens of the protagonist, a benevolent country gentleman, the novel illuminates themes of duty, honor, and the complexities of familial obligations, making it a poignant reflection of its time. Mrs. Oliphant, a prolific and influential author, drew upon her extensive knowledge of Scottish and English society to create narratives that resonate deeply with readers. Her background as a single mother in the Victorian era profoundly shaped her depiction of women's roles and societal expectations. These personal experiences, coupled with her keen historical insight, inform her character-driven storytelling, making her critiques of contemporary social issues particularly impactful. Readers who appreciate richly detailed character studies and incisive social commentary will find "A Country Gentleman and His Family" an enlightening and rewarding read. Oliphant's skillful prose invites one to reflect on the moral complexities of life, making this novel a timeless exploration of enduring themes that continue to resonate today.
Audiobook details
GenreGeneral Fiction
Length16 hrs 5 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 6, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1CHAPTER I.
27CHAPTER XXVII.
2CHAPTER II.
28CHAPTER XXVIII.
3CHAPTER III.
29CHAPTER XXIX.
4CHAPTER IV.
30CHAPTER XXX.
5CHAPTER V.
31CHAPTER XXXI.
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6CHAPTER VI.
32CHAPTER XXXII.
7CHAPTER VII
33CHAPTER XXXIII.
8CHAPTER VIII.
34CHAPTER XXXIV.
9CHAPTER IX.
35CHAPTER XXXV.
10CHAPTER X.
36CHAPTER XXXVI.
11CHAPTER XI.
37CHAPTER XXXVII.
12CHAPTER XII.
38CHAPTER XXXVIII.
13CHAPTER XIII.
39CHAPTER XXXIX.
14CHAPTER XIV.
40CHAPTER XL.
15CHAPTER XV.
41CHAPTER XLI.
16CHAPTER XVI.
42CHAPTER XLII.
17CHAPTER XVII.
43CHAPTER XLIII.
18CHAPTER XVIII.
44CHAPTER XLIV.
19CHAPTER XIX.
45CHAPTER XLV.
20CHAPTER XX.
46CHAPTER XLVI.
21CHAPTER XXI.
47CHAPTER XLVII.
22CHAPTER XXII.
48CHAPTER XLVIII.
23CHAPTER XXIII.
49CHAPTER XLIX.
24CHAPTER XXIV
50CHAPTER L.
25CHAPTER XXV.
51CHAPTER LI.
26CHAPTER XXVI.
52CHAPTER LII.
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