Length11h 9m
About this audiobook
In "Domitia," S. Baring-Gould eloquently weaves a rich narrative set in ancient Rome, peeling back the layers of historical and fictional elements to explore the life of the eponymous character. Employing a vivid and immersive literary style, Baring-Gould blends detailed descriptions with an engaging dialogue to provide readers with a glimpse into the complexities of Roman society, its customs, and the social hierarchies that governed daily life. The novel exists within the broader literary context of 19th-century historical fiction, yet it stands out for its intricate character development and the psychological depth he ascribes to Domitia, vividly bringing to life her trials and tribulations in a male-dominated world. S. Baring-Gould, a noted English author and folklorist, drew upon his profound interest in history and mythology to create this compelling work. His scholarly background in history, along with his passion for storytelling, inspired him to craft a narrative that sheds light on female agency in antiquity. This duality of fact and fiction marks much of Baring-Gould's oeuvre, with "Domitia" reflecting both his historical interests and his desire to give voice to underrepresented figures in literature. For those captivated by historical fiction that deftly navigates the realms of authenticity and imagination, "Domitia" is an essential read. Baring-Gould's meticulous research combined with his imaginative prowess invites readers to not only absorb the beauty of the prose but also to reflect on the enduring themes of love, power, and identity that resonate through the ages.
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 (51)
Includes Goodreads, LibraryThing, Amazon
GenreHistorical Fiction, Romance
Length11 hrs 9 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJun 13, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
7Domitia (pt. 4)
2Synopsis
8Domitia (pt. 5)
3Historical Context
9Analysis
4Domitia (pt. 1)
10Reflection
5Domitia (pt. 2)
11Memorable Quotes
Show all chaptersShow less
6Domitia (pt. 3)
More from S. Baring-Gould
Cornish Characters and Strange EventsS. Baring-Gould23h 40m$1 · $0.00
MehalahS. Baring-Gould13h 13m3.6 (64)$1 · $0.00
A Book of DartmoorS. Baring-Gould4h 37m3.5 (12)$2 · $0.00
The Book of Were-WolvesS. Baring-Gould6h 49m3.7 (1.9K)$1 · $0.00
Conscience and Sin: Daily Meditations for Lent, Including Week-days and SundaysS. Baring-Gould4h 1m$2 · $0.00
In Troubadour-Land: A Ramble in Provence and LanguedocS. Baring-Gould9h 34m3.0 (15)$1 · $0.00
Devonshire Characters and Strange EventsS. Baring-Gould29h$2 · $0.00
In the Roar of the SeaS. Baring-Gould16h 14m3.7 (47)$1 · $0.00
A History of Sarawak under Its Two White Rajahs 1839-1908S. Baring-Gould, C. A. Bampfylde19h 24m$2 · $0.00
An Old English Home and Its DependenciesS. Baring-Gould7h 9m3.8 (12)$1 · $0.00
CornwallS. Baring-Gould2h 40m4.0 (23)$1 · $0.00
NoémiS. Baring-Gould$1 · $0.00
Cliff Castles and Cave Dwellings of Europe (Annotated)S. Baring-Gould7h 18m3.6 (26)$0.99 · $0.00
Perpetua. A Tale of Nimes in A.D. 213S. Baring-Gould7h 1m$2 · $0.00
A Book of the CevennesS. Baring-Gould5h 30m$2 · $0.00
Legends of the Patriarchs and ProphetsS. Baring-Gould16h 59m3.7 (21)$2 · $0.00
Songs of the West (Annotated)S. Baring-Gould7h 38m$1.99 · $0.00
The Ghost by the Billabong (The Matilda Saga, #5)Jackie French14h 58m4.6 (773)$33 · $0.00
The Labyrinth of the SpiritsCarlos Ruiz Zafon27h 55m4.5 (77.2K)$53 · $0.00
The Things We Cannot SayKelly Rimmer13h 48m4.5 (359.1K)$33 · $0.00
Lieutenant Hornblower (Annotated)C. S. Forester11h 41m4.5 (2.9K)$2 · $0.00
Rilla of InglesideLucy Maud Montgomery11h 44m4.5 (48.2K)$2 · $0.00
The Viennese DressmakerKathryn Gauci11h 46m4.5 (2.1K)$23 · $0.00
The Man in the Brown Suit & They Came to BaghdadAgatha Christie15h 43m4.6 (495)$33 · $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
The Search (Annotated)Grace Livingston Hill7h 29m4.7 (1.1K)$1.99 · $0.00
The ReunionJana Deleon6h 31m4.6 (1.6K)$26 · $0.00
Something Like LoveBeverly Jenkins10h 21m4.6 (2.7K)$29 · $0.00
Wishes from the HeartSophie Mays4h 9m4.7 (344)$15 · $0.00
Blizzard ShowdownShirlee McCoy5h 16m4.6 (1.1K)$12 · $0.00
To Hold and ProtectSandra Owens7h 59m4.6 (1.1K)$8 · $0.00
Arctic WitnessHeather Woodhaven5h 46m4.6 (985)$12 · $0.00
Following the TrailLynette Eason6h 35m4.6 (2.3K)$12 · $0.00
Her Duty Bound DefenderSharee Stover6h 30m4.6 (558)$12 · $0.00
Defending from DangerJodie Bailey5h 46m4.6 (588)$24 · $0.00
White HotIlona Andrews13h 18m4.5 (136.9K)$5 · $0.00
Explosive RevengeMaggie K. Black6h 18m4.6 (545)$12 · $0.00
Her Brand of JusticeB.J. Daniels6h 48m4.6 (1.3K)$12 · $0.00
Search And DetectTerri Reed5h 51m4.6 (706)$24 · $0.00
Driving ForceElle James4h 58m4.6 (407)$20 · $0.00
Danger in the WildernessDarlene L. Turner6h 54m4.7 (299)$12 · $0.00
Yukon JusticeDana Mentink6h 15m4.6 (751)$12 · $0.00
The Rogue WarriorCindy Roland Anderson5h 44m4.6 (409)$17 · $0.00
Trail Of ThreatsJessica R. Patch5h 47m4.6 (425)$24 · $0.00
Ironwood, a Fae Universe SeriesAlessa Thorn26h 57m4.6 (835)$30 · $0.00
You may also like
RomolaGeorge Eliot24h 46m3.7 (9.2K)$1.20 · $0.00
Feast of SorrowCrystal King13h 29m4.1 (2.2K)$25
The Rib KingLadee Hubbard10h 8m3.6 (3.4K)$29 · $0.00
The Last ManMary W.18h 56m3.7 (7.4K)$3.50 · $0.00
A Tale of Two CitiesCharles Dickens14h 43m4.1 (1M)$25
CECILIAFrances Burney44h 42m3.9 (6K)$2 · $0.00
The Triumph of the LionsStefania Auci13h 7m4.2 (520)$33 · $0.00
The Complete Novels of George Eliot - All 9 Novels in One Edition (Annotated)George Eliot169h 41m4.5 (404)$2 · $0.00
Leo Tolstoy: The Complete Novels (The Greatest Novelists of All Time – Book 4) (Annotated)Leo Tolstoy165h 48m4.6 (1K)$1.99 · $0.00
Antonina: Or, The Fall of RomeWilkie Collins18h 33m3.5 (846)$2.30
Earl Hubert's DaughterEmily Sarah Holt8h 22m$2 · $0.00
The President's DaughterNan Britton18h 16m3.3 (293)$30
The Son of ClemenceauAlexandre Dumas fils8h 40m3.4 (25)$2 · $0.00
The Merchant of BerlinL. Mühlbach14h 12m3.8 (81)$2 · $0.00
The Empresses of ConstantinopleJoseph McCabe12h 17m3.7 (12)$2.30
Doña Perfecta (Annotated)Benito Pérez Galdós9h 54m$2 · $0.00
Hepplestall'sHarold Brighouse10h 41m$2 · $0.00
The Complete Plays: The Importance Of Being Earnest + Salome + A Woman Of No Importance + Lady Windermere's Fan and more (Annotated)Oscar Wilde21h 6m$2 · $0.00
A Sheaf Of BluebellsBaroness Emmuska Orczy12h 27m$2.30
London Pride, Or, When the World Was YoungerM. E. Braddon12h 3m2.9 (18)$1 · $0.00