A HAZARD OF NEW FORTUNES
Enriched edition. A New York StoryBy William Dean Howells
Length19h 18m
About this audiobook
In his novel 'A Hazard of New Fortunes', William Dean Howells explores the interconnected lives of a group of characters in late 19th century New York City, addressing themes of social class, capitalism, and the American Dream. Howells' realist style captures the nuances of everyday life with vivid detail, making the bustling cityscape of New York a character in itself. The novel's portrayal of the struggles and aspirations of its characters reflects the societal changes and challenges of the Gilded Age, offering a critique of the materialism and inequality of the time. With its sharp social commentary and intricate character development, 'A Hazard of New Fortunes' remains a significant work in American literary realism. Howells' depiction of the clash between idealism and harsh reality illuminates the complexities of urban life and human nature. Recommended for readers interested in historical fiction, social critique, and the development of American literature.
In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for 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
Rating★★★★ 3.7 (1.6K)
Includes Goodreads, LibraryThing, Amazon
GenreHistory
Length19 hrs 18 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJul 4, 2017
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
2Synopsis
3Historical Context
4Author Biography
5A HAZARD OF NEW FORTUNES (pt. 1)
Show all chaptersShow less
6A HAZARD OF NEW FORTUNES (pt. 2)
7A HAZARD OF NEW FORTUNES (pt. 3)
8A HAZARD OF NEW FORTUNES (pt. 4)
9A HAZARD OF NEW FORTUNES (pt. 5)
10A HAZARD OF NEW FORTUNES (pt. 6)
11A HAZARD OF NEW FORTUNES (pt. 7)
12A HAZARD OF NEW FORTUNES (pt. 8)
13Analysis
14Reflection
15Memorable Quotes
A Pair of Patient Lovers (Unabridged)William Dean Howells8h 29m3.0 (12)$0.99 · $0.00
A Chance Acquaintance (Unabridged)William Dean Howells6h 43m3.8 (24)$0.99 · $0.00
A MODERN INSTANCE (American Classics Series)William Dean Howells16h 56m3.7 (1.1K)$0.99 · $0.00
The Leatherwood God (Historical Novel)William Dean Howells5h 53m3.9 (24)$0.99 · $0.00
An Open-Eyed Conspiracy (Unabridged)William Dean Howells4h 16m3.4 (123)$0.99 · $0.00
A Traveler from Altruria & Through the Eye of the Needle (Dystopian Classics) (Annotated)William Dean Howells15h 27m$2 · $0.00
William Dean Howells: 27 Novels in One Volume (Illustrated) (Annotated)William Dean Howells248h 40m$2 · $0.00
William Dean Howells - Premium Collection: 27 Novels in One Volume (Illustrated) (Annotated)William Dean Howells249h 52m4.5 (12)$2 · $0.00
Christmas Every Day & Other Christmas Stories by William Dean Howells (Annotated)William Dean Howells3h 10m3.9 (424)$2 · $0.00
The Complete Works of William Dean Howells (Annotated)William Dean Howells436h 7m$2 · $0.00
THE VENICE NOVELS: A Foregone Conclusion, Ragged Lady & The Lady of the Aroostook (Annotated)William Dean Howells26h 3m$2 · $0.00
The Complete Short Stories of William Dean Howells: 40+ Tales & Children's Stories (Illustrated) (Annotated)William Dean Howells42h 10m$2 · $0.00
Christmas Every Day and Other Stories (Illustrated) (Annotated)William Dean Howells2h 52m3.4 (43)$2 · $0.00
THE MARCH FAMILY TRILOGY: Their Wedding Journey, A Hazard of New Fortunes & Their Silver Wedding Journey (Annotated)William Dean Howells43h 10m$2 · $0.00
Venetian LifeWilliam Dean Howells11h 12m3.9 (28)$2 · $0.00
The Landlord at Lion's Head — CompleteWilliam Dean Howells13h 47m3.7 (100)$2 · $0.00
Evening DressWilliam Dean Howells2h 1m$2 · $0.00
Familiar Spanish TravelsWilliam Dean Howells7h 19m3.8 (53)$2 · $0.00
Fennel and RueWilliam Dean Howells3h 56m3.8 (12)$2 · $0.00
Roman Holidays, and OthersWilliam Dean Howells8h 46m$2 · $0.00
The Gulag Archipelago Volume 3Aleksandr I. Solzhenitsyn21h 56m4.7 (8.9K)$46 · $0.00
Pearl of Great PriceJoseph Smith3h 8m4.7 (7.2K)$1.20 · $0.00
The Redeemer’s ReturnArthur W. Pink13h 18m4.7 (589)$20
The Happiest Man on EarthEddie Jaku3h 48m4.6 (178K)$7 · $0.00
MotherlandJulia Ioffe17h 52m4.7 (2.5K)$40 · $0.00
Where Cowards Go to DieBenjamin Sledge8h 42m4.7 (351)$20 · $0.00
The Bark Canoes and Skin Boats of North America (Annotated)Howard Irving Chapelle, Tappan Adney13h 9m4.8 (150)$0.99 · $0.00
RevolutionariesSanjeev Sanyal11h 23m4.6 (2.6K)$29 · $0.00
We Crossed a Bridge and It TrembledWendy Pearlman6h4.6 (5.2K)$24 · $0.00
Unbroken Bonds of BattleJohnny Joey Jones8h 31m4.6 (2.6K)$8 · $0.00
The Daughter of AuschwitzTova Friedman, Malcolm Brabant7h 54m4.6 (16.7K)$26 · $0.00
Lily's PromiseLily Ebert, Dov Forman8h 54m4.6 (16.1K)$29 · $0.00
Saving My EnemyBob Welch9h 11m4.6 (2.3K)$20
On Democracies and Death CultsDouglas Murray10h 38m4.6 (6.5K)$29 · $0.00
Across the RiverKent Babb11h 40m4.6 (927)$29 · $0.00
The Red Record (Annotated)Ida B. Wells-Barnett5h 19m4.8 (102)$0.99 · $0.00
Balcony Over Jerusalem: A Middle East Memoir - Israel, Palestine and BeyondJohn Lyons12h 37m4.6 (1.4K)$33 · $0.00
The Fire Next TimeJames Baldwin2h 25m4.6 (159.1K)$15
EnduranceAlfred Lansing6h 1m4.6 (40.8K)$20
BeyondStephen Walker15h 39m4.6 (3.2K)$33 · $0.00
You may also like
John Quincy AdamsPaul C. Nagel18h 47m4.1 (8.7K)$28 · $0.00
Uncle Tom’s Cabin or Life Among The LowlyHarriet Beecher Stowe18h 44m4.0 (287K) · 1065Free
Sons of CamelotLaurence Leamer7h 2m4.0 (290)$24 · $0.00
Terrible VirtueEllen Feldman7h 43m3.6 (1.5K)$26 · $0.00
The KennedysPeter Collier, David Horowitz20h 6m4.1 (739)$32
Robert KennedyEvan Thomas20h 16m4.3 (5.1K)$32
BeethovenRomain Rolland2h 39m4.1 (871)$15
Peggy GuggenheimFrancine Prose6h 6m3.8 (1.2K)$17
George WhitefieldArnold A. Dallimore5h 55m4.4 (1.5K)$17
The Mill on the Floss (Annotated)George Eliot24h 23m3.8 (60.1K)$2 · $0.00
LeverageJoshua C. Cohen13h 23m3.9 (2.2K)$23
Broad StrokesBridget Quinn5h 29m4.3 (2.7K)$20
Becoming SupermanJ. Michael Straczynski16h 7m4.6 (14.5K)$33 · $0.00
The Narrative of Sojourner TruthSojourner Truth3h 53m4.2 (14.8K)$2 · $0.00
The Life of John BunyanEdmund Venables4h 52m4.1 (65)$1 · $0.00
BeethovenEmil Ludwig3h 18m4.2 (158)$1.20 · $0.00
Life of John SterlingThomas Carlyle7h 40m$2 · $0.00
The Wizard of FozBob Welch8h 58m4.7 (149)$20 · $0.00
Harvard Classics: The Shelf of Fiction - Complete Edition: Vol.1-20 (Annotated)Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson, Theodor Storm, Charles Dickens, Theodor Fontane, Gottfried Keller, Mark Twain, Edgar Allan Poe, Henry James, Victor Hugo, Jane Austen, Alphonse Daudet, Guy de Maupassant, George Eliot, Walter Scott, Laurence Sterne, Henry Fielding, George Sand, Washington Irving, Juan Valera, Alfred de Musset, Nathaniel Hawthorne, William Makepeace Thackeray, Edward Everett Hale, Francis Bret Harte, Ivan Turgenev, Leo Tolstoy, Fyodor Dostoevsky, Johann Wolfgang Goethe, Honoré Balzac, Alexander L. Kielland387h 13m4.4 (105)$2 · $0.00
The CowardRobert Hugh Benson11h 54m3.6 (26)$1 · $0.00