A POOR WISE MAN
Enriched edition. Political ThrillerBy Mary Roberts Rinehart
Length14h 51m
About this audiobook
Mary Roberts Rinehart's novel, 'A Poor Wise Man', is a captivating story that delves into the complexities of social class, ambition, and morality in early 20th century America. Rinehart's literary style is characterized by vivid descriptions, poignant characterizations, and a keen eye for detail. The novel is set against the backdrop of a rapidly industrializing society, where individuals must navigate the ever-changing social landscape to secure their place in the world. Through the intertwined lives of the characters, Rinehart explores timeless themes of love, loss, and self-discovery. The story is both thought-provoking and emotionally resonant, making it a compelling read for those interested in American literature of the early 1900s. Mary Roberts Rinehart, a prolific American writer known for her mystery novels, draws on her own experiences and observations of society to craft a compelling narrative in 'A Poor Wise Man'. Rinehart's keen insights into human nature and social dynamics shine through in this novel, making it a noteworthy addition to her body of work. I highly recommend 'A Poor Wise Man' to readers who enjoy richly detailed storytelling, complex character development, and thought-provoking themes. Mary Roberts Rinehart's novel offers a fascinating glimpse into the social and cultural complexities of early 20th century America, making it a compelling and engaging read for literature enthusiasts.
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.
- 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★★★★ 3.6 (271)
Includes Goodreads, Amazon, LibraryThing, StoryGraph
GenreHistorical Fiction, General Fiction
Length14 hrs 51 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 2, 2018
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
8A POOR WISE MAN (pt. 4)
2Introduction
9A POOR WISE MAN (pt. 5)
3Synopsis
10A POOR WISE MAN (pt. 6)
4Historical Context
11Analysis
5A POOR WISE MAN (pt. 1)
12Reflection
Show all chaptersShow less
6A POOR WISE MAN (pt. 2)
13Memorable Quotes
7A POOR WISE MAN (pt. 3)
The Bat (Annotated)Mary Roberts Rinehart, Avery Hopwood7h 41m4.1 (12)$2 · $0.00
Dangerous Days (Annotated)Mary Roberts Rinehart14h 33m3.9 (379)$2 · $0.00
The Man in Lower Ten (Annotated)Mary Roberts Rinehart8h 3m3.7 (3.2K)$2 · $0.00
The Yellow Room (Annotated)Mary Roberts Rinehart10h 41m3.9 (1.7K)$2 · $0.00
The Frightened Wife and Other Murder Stories (Annotated)Mary Roberts Rinehart9h 18m$2 · $0.00
The Greatest Murder Mysteries of Mary Roberts Rinehart - 25 Titles in One Edition (Annotated)Mary Roberts Rinehart125h 58m$2 · $0.00
Long Live the King! (Annotated)Mary Roberts Rinehart13h 34m3.6 (101)$2 · $0.00
The After House (Annotated)Mary Roberts Rinehart6h 20m3.4 (910)$2 · $0.00
Tenting To-nightMary Roberts Rinehart3h 56m4.0 (75)$1 · $0.00
Sight UnseenMary Roberts Rinehart2h 50m3.6 (264)$2 · $0.00
The Greatest Works of Mary Roberts RinehartMary Roberts Rinehart203h 53m4.4 (12)$1 · $0.00
The Man in Lower TenMary Roberts Rinehart7h 12m3.7 (3K)$2 · $0.00
Haunted LadyMary Roberts Rinehart7h 36m3.9 (1.2K)$1 · $0.00
The WallMary Roberts Rinehart12h 49m4.0 (1.2K)$1 · $0.00
The Collected Works of Mary Roberts RinehartMary Roberts Rinehart202h 51m3.7 (28)$1 · $0.00
The Window at the White CatMary Roberts Rinehart6h 16m3.6 (1.1K)$1 · $0.00
The Street of Seven StarsMary Roberts Rinehart8h 42m3.7 (514)$2 · $0.00
Mystery Cases of Letitia Carberry, TishMary Roberts Rinehart22h 53m$1 · $0.00
The Bat & The Circular StaircaseMary Roberts Rinehart15h 17m4.0 (2K)$1.99 · $0.00
The Breaking Point (Annotated)Mary Roberts Rinehart13h 31m$2 · $0.00
Under the Light of the Italian MoonJennifer Anton12h 28m4.5 (5.3K)$23 · $0.00
Jubilee, 50th Anniversary EditionMargaret Walker15h 43m4.5 (9.5K)$25 · $0.00
Pride and PrejudiceJane Austen14h 44m4.4 (4.7M)$2 · $0.00
Flying Colours (Annotated)Cecil Louis Troughton Smith9h 26m4.4 (10.1K)$2 · $0.00
With Love from HarlemReShonda Tate13h 48m4.5 (2K)$6 · $0.00
Sweet Home Highland ChristmasMay McGoldrick, Jan Coffey2h 54m4.5 (1.4K)$7 · $0.00
Rilla of InglesideL. M. Montgomery12h 25m4.4 (67.5K)$2 · $0.00
Death Comes for the Archbishop (Annotated)Willa Cather9h 13m4.4 (4.7K)$2 · $0.00
The Alice NetworkKate Quinn15h 7m4.4 (887.1K)$33 · $0.00
The Goddess of WarsawLisa Barr13h 4m4.4 (36.4K)$33 · $0.00
The Ohio River Trilogy: Betty Zane, The Spirit of the Border & The Last TrailZane Grey29h 8m4.4 (1.8K)$1 · $0.00
The Attic ChildLola Jaye14h 46m4.4 (21K)$33 · $0.00
Martyr of the CatacombsJames De Mille3h 41m4.5 (744)$1 · $0.00
Bring Up The BodiesHilary Mantel14h 35m4.4 (150K)$33 · $0.00
By the Shores of Silver LakeLaura Ingalls Wilder7h 38m4.4 (103.7K)$1 · $0.00
Sexy/DangerousBeverly Jenkins10h 19m4.4 (2.3K)$29 · $0.00
Trustee from the ToolroomNevil Shute Norway11h 42m4.4 (10.5K)$1 · $0.00
Chasing CassandraLisa Kleypas8h 59m4.3 (108.3K)$29 · $0.00
Deeper than the OceanMirta Ojito12h 29m4.4 (927)$29 · $0.00
North and SouthElizabeth Gaskell21h 29m4.3 (201K)$2 · $0.00
WhistlerAnn Patchett10h 45m4.6 (4.6K)$29 · $0.00
Demon CopperheadBarbara Kingsolver21h 3m4.5 (949.4K)$46 · $0.00
To Kill a MockingbirdHarper Lee12h 18m4.5 (7.4M)$29 · $0.00
Remarkably Bright CreaturesShelby Van Pelt11h 17m4.4 (1.7M)$29 · $0.00
Cast in BloodMichelle Sagara16h 35m4.6 (607)$33 · $0.00
The Captain Blood Trilogy (Annotated)Rafael Sabatini29h 20m4.6 (1K)$3 · $0.00
Ship of the Line (Annotated)Cecil Louis Troughton Smith11h 13m4.6 (1K)$2 · $0.00
The George Orwell CollectionGeorge Orwell24h 46m4.5 (14.4K)$12 · $0.00
Time RegainedMarcel Proust15h 38m4.5 (9.2K)$2 · $0.00
Driving ForceElle James4h 58m4.6 (407)$20 · $0.00
When God Calls the HeartBrian Bird, Michelle Cox3h 24m4.6 (439)$10 · $0.00
Five Little IndiansMichelle Good10h 34m4.5 (64.5K)$29 · $0.00
Lolth's WarriorR. A. Salvatore13h 20m4.6 (2.4K)$33 · $0.00
The Things We Cannot SayKelly Rimmer13h 48m4.5 (359.1K)$33 · $0.00
The Love Songs of W.E.B. Du BoisHonoree Fanonne Jeffers29h 49m4.5 (58K)$8 · $0.00
Going PostalTerry Pratchett11h 23m4.5 (189.9K)$29 · $0.00
Glen AffricKarine Giebel22h 51m4.5 (3.2K)$46 · $0.00
The Book Of NegroesLawrence Hill15h 45m4.5 (107.3K)$33 · $0.00
Lieutenant Hornblower (Annotated)C. S. Forester11h 41m4.5 (2.9K)$2 · $0.00
Pride and PrejudiceJane Austen14h 46m4.5 (5.3M)$4 · $0.00
You may also like
Hope LeslieCatharine Maria Sedgwick15h 46m3.7 (2.6K)$2 · $0.00
Red ClayCharles B. Fancher10h 35m4.4 (6.6K)$25
Dred: A Tale of the Great Dismal SwampHarriet Beecher Stowe25h 17m3.8 (1.5K)$2.30
ShirleyCharlotte Brontë23h 42m3.9 (46.7K)$3
The Eustace DiamondsAnthony Trollope28h 31m4.0 (8.7K)$2.30
ShirleyCharlotte Brontë30h3.9 (42.8K)$4 · $0.00
ShirleyCharlotte Brontë22h 52m3.9 (47.9K)$12 · $0.00
The Complete Novels of George Eliot (Annotated)George Eliot169h 40m4.5 (2.2K)$3 · $0.00
The Daughter of the CommandantAleksandr Sergeevich Pushkin5h 45m4.1 (34K)$2 · $0.00
He Knew He Was RightAnthony Trollope37h 43m4.0 (8.2K)$2 · $0.00
Gai-JinJames Clavell50h 13m4.0 (34.1K)$30
El DoradoBaroness Emma Orczy13h 48m4.2 (3.5K)$21 · $0.00
A Caribbean Heiress in ParisAdriana Herrera10h 32m4.0 (10.9K)$29 · $0.00
The FlirtM. C. Beaton6h 10m3.8 (2.1K)$17
Our Lady of DarknessBernard Capes13h 16m3.8 (47)$2.30
The Sturdy OakVarious5h 48m3.5 (162)$1 · $0.00
Industrial DemocracySidney Webb, Martha Beatrice Webb33h 35m$1 · $0.00
The Hermit Doctor of GayaI. A. R. Wylie15h 56m$2 · $0.00
Hope Leslie (Annotated)Catharine Maria Sedgwick15h 58m3.4 (1.9K)$2 · $0.00
The Clansman (Annotated)Thomas Jr. Dixon10h 48m4.4 (23)$2 · $0.00