Length3h 41m
About this audiobook
The biting satire intensifies as a group of deeply flawed individuals are pushed to their absolute breaking points, forcing them to abandon their defining obsessions. Through a series of harsh lessons and public humiliations, their rigid personalities are dramatically shattered. The narrative mercilessly exposes the folly of pride, envy, and affectation in a society obsessed with appearances. This sharp comedic critique serves as a necessary purgative for societal vices. It leaves the characters, and the audience, transformed by the brutal light of self-awareness.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★ 3.3 (54)
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GenreLiterary Classics
Length3 hrs 41 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateApr 5, 2026
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1ACT I
4ACT IV
2ACT II
5ACT V
3ACT III
6IMPRINT | DISCLAIMER
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