Character: The Grandest Thing in the World (Unabridged) (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Common-Sense Principles for Strong Character, Self-Confidence, and Lasting SuccessBy Orison Swett Marden
Length2h 23m
About this audiobook
Character: The Grandest Thing in the World (Unabridged) is a compact yet forceful work of moral exhortation, presenting character as the supreme foundation of personal success, civic worth, and spiritual dignity. Written in the elevated, aphoristic prose characteristic of late nineteenth- and early twentieth-century self-culture literature, the book combines practical counsel, ethical reflection, and inspirational rhetoric. Its concerns belong to the tradition of Victorian moral improvement and the emerging American success manual, where inner discipline, integrity, perseverance, and self-command are treated as the true engines of achievement. Orison Swett Marden, founder of Success magazine and one of the most influential voices in the New Thought and self-help movements, wrote from a life marked by hardship, self-education, and professional reinvention. Orphaned young and intimately acquainted with struggle, Marden transformed adversity into a philosophy of optimistic striving. His writings consistently argue that greatness is not inherited but built through habits of mind, conduct, and conscience. This unabridged edition is recommended to readers interested in the intellectual roots of modern self-development, as well as to those seeking a principled meditation on ambition without moral compromise. It remains a bracing reminder that durable success begins with the disciplined formation of the self.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to 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★★★★ 3.7 (33)
Includes Goodreads
GenreSelf-Help
Length2 hrs 23 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 15, 2015
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Character: The Grandest Thing in the World (Unabridged) (Annotated)
2Introduction
3Synopsis
4Historical Context
5Chapter I. A Grand Character
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6Chapter II. The Light Bearers
7Chapter III. The Great-Hearted
8Chapter IV. A North-Star Course
9Chapter V. Intrepidity of Spirit
10Chapter VI. “A Fragment of the Rock of Ages”
11Chapter VII. The Wealth of the Commonwealth
12Chapter VIII. The Apollo Belvidere and the Venus di Milo
13Chapter IX. Cultivating the Growth of Man-Timber
14Analysis
15Reflection
16Memorable Quotes
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