Celibates
Exploring celibacy, love, and societal pressures in 19th century IrelandBy George Moore
Length10h 11m
About this audiobook
In "Celibates," George Moore delves into the intricate psychological landscape of his characters, navigating the tumultuous waters of desire, repression, and the often unacknowledged longing for connection. Set against the backdrop of late Victorian society, Moore employs a rich, impressionistic prose style that captures the complexities of human emotion, reflecting the influences of both naturalism and early modernism. The novel's exploration of celibacy'Äîboth voluntary and imposed'Äîserves as a poignant commentary on social conventions and the inner lives of individuals grappling with their own desires and societal expectations. George Moore, a pivotal figure in the Irish literary revival, was notably influenced by his turbulent experiences and keen observations of society's mores, which compelled him to confront themes of sexuality and identity in his work. His own struggles with love and artistic expression resonate throughout "Celibates," providing an authentic depth to the characters'Äô lives. Moore'Äôs literary legacy is marked by his fearless exploration of taboo subjects, setting the stage for future writers to engage in similar dialogues about the human condition. This compelling novel is highly recommended for readers interested in the psychological complexities of human relationships and the societal constraints surrounding them. "Celibates" invites reflection and discussion, making it a vital addition to the canon of modern literature, urging readers to contemplate the nature of desires unfulfilled.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 3.7 (15)
Includes Goodreads
GenreGeneral Fiction, Historical Fiction
Length10 hrs 11 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateMay 20, 2021
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1COPYRIGHT, 1895, BY MACMILLAN AND CO.
26JOHN NORTON
2INTRODUCTION.
27I.
3CONTENTS.: MILDRED LAWSON
28II.
4MILDRED LAWSON.
29III.
5II.
30IV.
Show all chaptersShow less
6III.
31V.
7IV.
32VI.
8V.
33VII.
9VI.
34VIII.
10VII.
35IX.
11VIII.
36X.
12IX.
37XI.
13X.
38XII.
14XI.
39XIII.
15XII.
40XIV.
16XIII.
41XV.
17XIV.
42XVI.
18XV.
43AGNES LAHENS.
19XVI.
44I.
20XVII.
45II.
21XVIII.
46III.
22XIX.
47IV.
23XX.
48V.
24XXI.
49VI.
25XXII.
More from George Moore
Pariser Geschichten (Kommentiert)George Moore5h 12m$1 · $0.00
Confessions of a Young ManGeorge Moore5h 55m3.2 (213)$2 · $0.00
Spring DaysGeorge Moore10h$2 · $0.00
A Mummer's WifeGeorge Moore13h 48m3.5 (55)$2 · $0.00
The LakeGeorge Moore7h 32m3.5 (47)$1 · $0.00
Vain FortuneGeorge Moore5h 50m3.9 (10)$2 · $0.00
CelibatesGeorge Moore11h 4m3.7 (15)$2 · $0.00
Pariser GeschichtenGeorge Moore4h 54m$2 · $0.00
A Quartet of Women's Economic Triumphs – 4 Classic Tales of Work and IndependenceGeorge Moore, Octave Mirbeau, Edith Wharton, Zona Gale34h 44m$2
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
The Great Gatsby: Original 1925 Edition (An F. Scott Fitzgerald Classic NovelFrancis Scott Fitzgerald4h 45m4.6 (9.3K)$18 · $0.00
Something Like LoveBeverly Jenkins10h 21m4.6 (2.7K)$29 · $0.00
Black History CollectionFrederick Douglass, Harriet Ann Jacobs, Booker T. Washington, W.E.B. Du Bois27h 9m4.6 (2.6K)$18 · $0.00
The Old Man and the Sea (Annotated)Ernest Hemingway4h 27m4.6 (1.4K)$2 · $0.00
White HotIlona Andrews13h 18m4.5 (136.9K)$5 · $0.00
The Ghost by the Billabong (The Matilda Saga, #5)Jackie French14h 58m4.6 (773)$33 · $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
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
The Next Person You Meet in HeavenMitch Albom3h 58m4.3 (129.7K)$20 · $0.00
You may also like
Washington SquareHenry James7h 21m3.9 (35.2K)$1.20 · $0.00
The Purple DiariesJoseph B. Egan8h 44m4.0 (1.5K)$20
Niels LyhneJ. P. Jacobsen7h 59m4.1 (3.7K)$2 · $0.00
The Well of LonelinessRadclyffe Hall18h 11m3.9 (27.7K)$1 · $0.00
The SeagullAnton Chekhov2h 10m4.1 (45.3K)$1.20 · $0.00
Sons and LoversD. H. Lawrence18h 37m3.8 (84.6K)$10 · $0.00
SummerEdith Wharton5h 33m3.7 (23.3K)$14
Jude the ObscureThomas Hardy15h 15m4.0 (96.8K)$2.30 · $0.00
Jude the ObscureThomas Hardy16h 5m4.0 (184.4K)$2.30
SummerEdith Wharton7h 31m3.8 (23.4K)$1 · $0.00
Jude the ObscureThomas Hardy15h 54m4.0 (189.5K)$20 · $0.00
The Awakening and Selected Short StoriesKate Chopin7h 44m4.0 (17.3K)$17
Sons and LoversD. H. Lawrence19h 3m3.9 (74.1K)$34 · $0.00
Jude the ObscureThomas Hardy16h 38m4.0 (107.9K)$21 · $0.00
Fathers and ChildrenIvan Sergeevich Turgenev8h 15m4.1 (117.4K)$2.30 · $0.00
The Narrow House (Annotated)Evelyn Scott6h 31m$2 · $0.00
An Omnibus of Obsession and Betrayal – 4 Classic Psychological Fiction NovelsHenry James, D. H. Lawrence, Thomas Hardy, Kate Chopin28h 35m$2
The Chorus Girl and Other StoriesAnton Pavlovich Chekhov7h 54m4.1 (221)$2.30
"C" (Annotated)Maurice Baring20h 33m4.0 (227)$2 · $0.00
Egon SchieleEsther Selsdon, Jeanette Zwingenberger2h 49m3.9 (107)$15 · $0.00