Avarice--Anger: Two of the Seven Cardinal Sins
Exploring the Dark Path of Greed and Wrath in 19th-Century FranceBy Eugène Sue
Length10h 10m
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Eug√®ne Sue's "Avarice--Anger: Two of the Seven Cardinal Sins" delves into the complexities of human vice, exploring two of the most profound cardinal sins'Äîavarice and anger. Written in the early 19th century, this work exemplifies Sue's penchant for social critique through an intricate narrative style that intertwines gothic elements with poignant moral commentary. Marrying dramatic tension with philosophical inquiry, the book lays bare the societal implications of these vices, using vivid characterizations and a rich setting that reflect the tumultuous social landscape of post-revolutionary France. Eug√®ne Sue, a prominent figure in the popular literature of his time, was deeply influenced by the social injustices and political upheavals surrounding him. His background as a physician and his experiences in various social strata provided him with keen insights into the human condition. This personal engagement with the societal dynamics of his era undoubtedly fueled his exploration of moral decay in "Avarice--Anger," reflecting his broader commitment to social reform and humanistic values. Readers interested in the intricacies of human morality and the dark underbelly of society will find this work both enlightening and disturbing. Sue'Äôs captivating prose invites a critical examination of the sins that plague humanity, making it essential reading for anyone keen to understand the interplay between vice and societal structure.
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GenreLiterary Classics, General Fiction
Length10 hrs 10 mins
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 20, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1AVARICE.
24CHAPTER I. THE DUEL.
2CHAPTER I. AN UNFORTUNATE CHOICE.
25CHAPTER II. ANOTHER EBULLITION OF TEMPER.
3CHAPTER II. A TOUCHING EXAMPLE OF UNSELFISH DEVOTION.
26CHAPTER III. THE WARNING.
4CHAPTER III. A SHAMEFUL DECEPTION.
27CHAPTER IV. "THOSE WHOM THE GODS DESTROY THEY FIRST MAKE MAD."
5CHAPTER IV. THE VOICE OF THE TEMPTER.
28CHAPTER V. DEADLY ENMITY.
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6CHAPTER V. FATHER AND SON.
29CHAPTER VI. A CUNNING SCHEME.
7CHAPTER VI. A FATHER'S AMBITION.
30CHAPTER VII. HOME PLEASURES.
8CHAPTER VII. THE FORGED LETTER.
31CHAPTER VIII. THE CAPTAIN'S NARRATIVE.
9CHAPTER VIII. A STARTLING DISCOVERY.
32CHAPTER IX. CONCLUSION OF THE CAPTAIN'S NARRATIVE.
10CHAPTER IX. COMMANDANT DE LA MIRAUDIÈRE'S ANTECEDENTS.
33CHAPTER X. SEGOFFIN'S DISSIMULATION.
11CHAPTER X. THE MYSTERY EXPLAINED.
34CHAPTER XI. SABINE'S CONFESSION.
12CHAPTER XI. HIDDEN TREASURE.
35CHAPTER XII. SUZANNE'S ENLIGHTENMENT.
13CHAPTER XII. A VOICE FROM THE GRAVE.
36CHAPTER XIII. ONÉSIME'S CONQUEST.
14CHAPTER XIII. THE MISER EXTOLLED.
37CHAPTER XIV. ARGUMENTS FOR AND AGAINST.
15CHAPTER XIV. PLANS FOR THE FUTURE.
38CHAPTER XV. AN UNWELCOME VISITOR.
16CHAPTER XV. MADAME LACOMBE'S UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER.
39CHAPTER XVI. SEGOFFIN'S RUSE.
17CHAPTER XVI. A CAPRICIOUS BEAUTY.
40CHAPTER XVII. THE VOICE OF THE TEMPTER.
18CHAPTER XVII. THE HOTEL SAINT-RAMON.
41CHAPTER XVIII. "MY MOTHER'S MURDERER STILL LIVES."
19CHAPTER XVIII. A NOVEL ENTERTAINMENT.
42CHAPTER XIX. AFTER THE STORM.
20CHAPTER XIX. A CHANGE OF OWNERS.
43CHAPTER XX. THE MIDNIGHT ATTACK.
21CHAPTER XX. THE RETURN.
44CHAPTER XXI. A LAST APPEAL.
22CHAPTER XXI. THE AWAKENING.
45CHAPTER XXII. CONCLUSION.
23ANGER.
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