Length1h 16m
About this audiobook
A stubborn homeowner engages in a whimsical but determined domestic cold war with his family over the fate of a massive, central chimney. As his wife and daughters plot to remove the architectural giant, the narrator defends it as a symbol of his own identity and history. Melville delivers a surprisingly witty and philosophical look at the preservation of the self.
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Rating★★★★ 3.6 (726)
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GenreGeneral Fiction, Literary Classics
Length1 hr 16 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateFeb 23, 2026
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1I and My Chimney: By Herman Melville
2IMPRINT | DISCLAIMER
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