
Length16h 18m
About this audiobook
In "A Little World," George Manville Fenn captures the intricate tapestry of rural life in Victorian England through a series of vivid vignettes that blend humor and pathos. The novel is set against a backdrop of a tight-knit village community, where the mundane and the extraordinary coexist. Fenn's literary style is characterized by an arresting use of dialect and rich descriptive passages that breathe life into his characters and settings. The work reflects the thematic preoccupations of the time, revealing societal norms and the tension between tradition and modernity within a rapidly changing world. George Manville Fenn, a prolific author and journalist, was deeply influenced by his own upbringing in a rural environment. His firsthand experiences inform the nuanced portrayal of village life in this novel. Fenn's background in education and his keen observational skills allowed him to delve into the psychological complexities of his characters, making them resonate on a personal level with readers. His commitment to exploring the human condition shines through, presenting a compelling narrative that addresses both personal struggles and communal dynamics. This book is a must-read for those interested in Victorian literature and the exploration of societal structures. Fenn's engaging prose and deep empathy for his characters create a poignant reflection on the nuances of everyday life, encouraging readers to appreciate the beauty and complexity of their own "little worlds."
Audiobook details
GenreHistorical Fiction, Romance
Length16 hrs 18 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateSep 16, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
26“D. Wragg, Nat’ralist.”
2George Manville Fenn
27An Encounter.
3Duplex Street.
28Good Advice.
4Jared at Home.
29An Alarm.
5Organic.
30The Alarm Quelled.
Show all chaptersShow less
6Jared’s Piece.
31Nurse or Doctor.
7Saint Runwald’s.
32End of Volume One.
8Patty’s Mistake.
33The Poor-Boxes.
9The Lover’s Petition.
34Grit in the Wheel.
10Little Pine and her Teacher.
35Separation.
11The Ninth Part of a Man.
36Jared’s Home.
12My Duty towards my Neighbour.
37Timson’s Consistency.
13Homely.
38Mrs Jared’s Management.
14Tim’s Ditty.
39Between Friends.
15Patty among Friends.
40The St Runwald’s Mystery.
16Janet.
41The Love of Nature.
17Husband and Wife.
42Mutterings.
18Purkis’s Emporium.
43Lionel’s Check.
19Mrs Nimmer’s Successor.
44D. Wragg’s Day Out.
20Official.
45Janet a Listener.
21Richard’s Secret.
46Brought Home.
22Startling.
47Prove it.
23Trimming the Lamp.
48A Telegram.
24Tim Seeks Sympathy.
49In Quest.
25Harry’s Employ.
50Janet’s Kindness.