From Out the Vast Deep (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Supernatural ThrillerBy Marie Belloc Lowndes
Length8h 55m
About this audiobook
From Out the Vast Deep is a finely controlled novel of mystery in which Marie Belloc Lowndes draws on the popular fascination with spiritualism to explore grief, secrecy, and the unstable boundary between evidence and intuition. Its manner is not sensational for its own sake: Lowndes writes with the firm pacing of detective fiction, the shadowed atmosphere of the Gothic, and the minute social observation of late Victorian and Edwardian domestic realism. In the aftermath of war and bereavement, the supernatural becomes both plot device and cultural symptom. Marie Belloc Lowndes (1868–1947), an Anglo-French writer and journalist, was exceptionally attuned to the anxieties of respectable households and the dramas hidden beneath ordinary manners. Best known for The Lodger, she often transformed newspaper crime, social rumor, and psychological unease into fiction of considerable moral intelligence. Her cosmopolitan upbringing, journalistic discipline, and proximity to the spiritualist currents of her age help explain this novel's interest in unseen forces and human credulity. Readers drawn to intelligent suspense, early twentieth-century occult fiction, or psychologically nuanced mystery will find the book rewarding. It is especially recommended to those who value atmosphere over melodrama and ambiguity over easy explanation.
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★★★★ 3.9 (47)
Includes Goodreads
GenreHorror
Length8 hrs 55 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJun 11, 2018
LanguageEnglish
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