A Journey Through Marital Tales: 52 Storybooks
The Little Missis, The Pobratim, Addie's Husband, One Woman, The Wheels of Time, Indiana, etc.By George Bernard Shaw, John Kendrick Bangs, George Farquhar, Susanna Centlivre, Henrik Ibsen, Pierre Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais, Allan Monkhouse, Humphry Mrs. Ward, Charlotte Skinner, P. Jones, Mrs. Gordon Smythies, Arthur Hornblow, George Howells Broadhurst, Florence L. Barclay, A. S. M. Hutchinson, Archibald Marshall, Arthur Stringer, George Sand, Halliwell Sutcliffe, Margaret Widdemer, Mabel Barnes-Grundy, Neith Boyce, Martha Morton, W. Heimburg, Albert Delpit, Henry James, Thomas Hardy, George Moore, Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell, Walter Besant, Alfred Ollivant, Cornelia A. P. Comer, August Strindberg, P. G. Wodehouse, Mae M. Franking, Katherine Anne Porter, Honoré de Balzac, Arthur Conan Doyle, Arthur Morrison, George Gissing, Rudyard Kipling, Ella D'Arcy, Elinor Glyn, Harriet Beecher Stowe, Hannah More, Mary Croom Brown, Fowl, Helen Rowland, Burt L. Standish, Annie F. Johnston, Carolyn Wells, James Montgomery Flagg, Sir John Dillon, Edward Ward, Frank Chapman Bliss
Length341h 57m
About this audiobook
A Journey Through Marital Tales: 52 Storybooks is an exquisite collection that delves into the depths and complexities of marriage, gathering a tapestry of narratives that traverse various literary styles and historical contexts. The anthology presents a diverse array of storytellingâ€"from the sharp wit of social satirists to the poignant explorations of domestic life, capturing both the mundane and the extraordinary facets of matrimonial unions. This collection highlights the human condition through the lens of marital relationships, often showcasing standout narratives that transcend time, providing commentary on interpersonal dynamics that remain relevant today. The contributing authors, hailing from different centuries and literary movements, collectively lend their voices to explore the theme of marriage with vivid richness and variety. From the humorous sketches of George Bernard Shaw and P. G. Wodehouse to the intricate psychological dramas of Henrik Ibsen and Honoré de Balzac, and the profound social insights of Harriet Beecher Stowe to the romantic modernism of Katherine Anne Porter, the anthology represents a confluence of ideas from masters of literature. Reflecting significant cultural and historical shifts, these works collectively capture the evolution of the institution of marriage across eras, offering a multifaceted perspective on love, commitment, and societal expectations. This captivating collection invites readers to experience 52 tales of marriage across genres and periods, offering an unparalleled literary journey. It is an indispensable resource for understanding the artistic exploration of matrimonial themes, providing educational insights alongside enjoyable reading. As readers immerse themselves in these narratives, they engage in a dialogue between diverse perspectives, gaining a comprehensive understanding of marriage's role in literature and society. A Journey Through Marital Tales is an invitation to explore cultural, emotional, and intellectual depths within the canvas of marital storytelling.
Audiobook details
GenreGeneral Fiction
Length341 hrs 57 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateMar 4, 2025
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
84Mary Tudor, Queen of France (pt. 3)
2The Beaux-Stratagem (pt. 1)
85Mary Tudor, Queen of France (pt. 4)
3The Beaux-Stratagem (pt. 2)
86Mary Tudor, Queen of France (pt. 5)
4The Busie Body (pt. 1)
87My Chinese Marriage (pt. 1)
5The Busie Body (pt. 2)
88My Chinese Marriage (pt. 2)
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6The Follies of a Day; or, The Marriage of Figaro (pt. 1)
89The Wedding Guest: A Friend of the Bride and Bridegroom (pt. 1)
7The Follies of a Day; or, The Marriage of Figaro (pt. 2)
90The Wedding Guest: A Friend of the Bride and Bridegroom (pt. 2)
8A Proposal Under Difficulties: A Farce
91The Wedding Guest: A Friend of the Bride and Bridegroom (pt. 3)
9My Actor-Husband (pt. 1)
92The Wedding Guest: A Friend of the Bride and Bridegroom (pt. 4)
10My Actor-Husband (pt. 2)
93The Pobratim (pt. 1)
11My Actor-Husband (pt. 3)
94The Pobratim (pt. 2)
12The Little Missis (pt. 1)
95The Pobratim (pt. 3)
13The Little Missis (pt. 2)
96The Pobratim (pt. 4)
14The Little Missis (pt. 3)
97The Pobratim (pt. 5)
15I've Married Marjorie (pt. 1)
98The Pobratim (pt. 6)
16I've Married Marjorie (pt. 2)
99The Pobratim (pt. 7)
17I've Married Marjorie (pt. 3)
100Her Lord and Master (pt. 1)
18Dimbie and I—and Amelia (pt. 1)
101Her Lord and Master (pt. 2)
19Dimbie and I—and Amelia (pt. 2)
102Her Lord and Master (pt. 3)
20Dimbie and I—and Amelia (pt. 3)
103Why They Married
21Dimbie and I—and Amelia (pt. 4)
104Addie's Husband; or, Through clouds to sunshine (pt. 1)
22The Preliminaries, and Other Stories (pt. 1)
105Addie's Husband; or, Through clouds to sunshine (pt. 2)
23The Preliminaries, and Other Stories (pt. 2)
106Addie's Husband; or, Through clouds to sunshine (pt. 3)
24The Coming of Bill (pt. 1)
107Addie's Husband; or, Through clouds to sunshine (pt. 4)
25The Coming of Bill (pt. 2)
108The Little Colonel's Knight Comes Riding (pt. 1)
26The Coming of Bill (pt. 3)
109The Little Colonel's Knight Comes Riding (pt. 2)
27The Coming of Bill (pt. 4)
110The Little Colonel's Knight Comes Riding (pt. 3)
28The Levellers. A Dialogue Between Two Young Ladies
111The Rose-Garden Husband (pt. 1)
29Coelebs In Search of a Wife (pt. 1)
112The Rose-Garden Husband (pt. 2)
30Coelebs In Search of a Wife (pt. 2)
113Odette's Marriage (pt. 1)
31Coelebs In Search of a Wife (pt. 3)
114Odette's Marriage (pt. 2)
32Coelebs In Search of a Wife (pt. 4)
115Beyond The Rocks (pt. 1)
33Coelebs In Search of a Wife (pt. 5)
116Beyond The Rocks (pt. 2)
34Coelebs In Search of a Wife (pt. 6)
117Beyond The Rocks (pt. 3)
35Coelebs In Search of a Wife (pt. 7)
118The Wheels of Time
36The Sayings of Mrs. Solomon
119Victorian Short Stories: Stories of Successful Marriages (pt. 1)
37Mr. Punch's Book of Love: Being the Humours of Courtship and Matrimony
120Victorian Short Stories: Stories of Successful Marriages (pt. 2)
38The Courtship, Marriage, and Pic-Nic Dinner of Cock Robin & Jenny Wren
121The Prairie Child (pt. 1)
39The Naughty Man; or, Sir Thomas Brown
122The Prairie Child (pt. 2)
40Candida
123The Prairie Child (pt. 3)
41The Irrational Knot (pt. 1)
124The Prairie Child (pt. 4)
42The Irrational Knot (pt. 2)
125The First Book of Eve
43The Irrational Knot (pt. 3)
126The Pleasures of a Single Life, Or, The Miseries of Matrimony
44The Irrational Knot (pt. 4)
127Petty Troubles of Married Life, Complete (pt. 1)
45The Irrational Knot (pt. 5)
128Petty Troubles of Married Life, Complete (pt. 2)
46The Irrational Knot (pt. 6)
129Petty Troubles of Married Life, Complete (pt. 3)
47A Doll's House (pt. 1)
130My Wife and I; Or, Harry Henderson's History (pt. 1)
48A Doll's House (pt. 2)
131My Wife and I; Or, Harry Henderson's History (pt. 2)
49The Confession of a Fool (pt. 1)
132My Wife and I; Or, Harry Henderson's History (pt. 3)
50The Confession of a Fool (pt. 2)
133My Wife and I; Or, Harry Henderson's History (pt. 4)
51The Confession of a Fool (pt. 3)
134My Wife and I; Or, Harry Henderson's History (pt. 5)
52The Confession of a Fool (pt. 4)
135My Wife and I; Or, Harry Henderson's History (pt. 6)
53The Confession of a Fool (pt. 5)
136My Wife and I; Or, Harry Henderson's History (pt. 7)
54Indiana (pt. 1)
137My Wife and I; Or, Harry Henderson's History (pt. 8)
55Indiana (pt. 2)
138Mary Broome
56Indiana (pt. 3)
139If Winter Comes (pt. 1)
57Indiana (pt. 4)
140If Winter Comes (pt. 2)
58Indiana (pt. 5)
141If Winter Comes (pt. 3)
59The Marriage of William Ashe (pt. 1)
142If Winter Comes (pt. 4)
60The Marriage of William Ashe (pt. 2)
143If Winter Comes (pt. 5)
61The Marriage of William Ashe (pt. 3)
144If Winter Comes (pt. 6)
62The Marriage of William Ashe (pt. 4)
145Gertrude's Marriage (pt. 1)
63The Marriage of William Ashe (pt. 5)
146Gertrude's Marriage (pt. 2)
64The Marriage of William Ashe (pt. 6)
147Gertrude's Marriage (pt. 3)
65The Marriage of William Ashe (pt. 7)
148Frank Merriwell's Marriage; Or, Inza's Happiest Day (pt. 1)
66Proud Lady (pt. 1)
149Frank Merriwell's Marriage; Or, Inza's Happiest Day (pt. 2)
67Proud Lady (pt. 2)
150Frank Merriwell's Marriage; Or, Inza's Happiest Day (pt. 3)
68Proud Lady (pt. 3)
151Frank Merriwell's Marriage; Or, Inza's Happiest Day (pt. 4)
69Proud Lady (pt. 4)
152Patty—Bride (pt. 1)
70The Eldest Son (pt. 1)
153Patty—Bride (pt. 2)
71The Eldest Son (pt. 2)
154Patty—Bride (pt. 3)
72The Eldest Son (pt. 3)
155A Man of the Moors (pt. 1)
73The Eldest Son (pt. 4)
156A Man of the Moors (pt. 2)
74The Eldest Son (pt. 5)
157A Man of the Moors (pt. 3)
75The Eldest Son (pt. 6)
158A Man of the Moors (pt. 4)
76Bought and Paid For; From the Play of George Broadhurst (pt. 1)
159A Man of the Moors (pt. 5)
77Bought and Paid For; From the Play of George Broadhurst (pt. 2)
160Redcoat Captain (pt. 1)
78Bought and Paid For; From the Play of George Broadhurst (pt. 3)
161Redcoat Captain (pt. 2)
79Bought and Paid For; From the Play of George Broadhurst (pt. 4)
162One Woman (pt. 1)
80Victorian Short Stories of Troubled Marriages (pt. 1)
163One Woman (pt. 2)
81Victorian Short Stories of Troubled Marriages (pt. 2)
164One Woman (pt. 3)
82Mary Tudor, Queen of France (pt. 1)
165One Woman (pt. 4)
83Mary Tudor, Queen of France (pt. 2)
166One Woman (pt. 5)
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