In the Days of My Youth
A NovelBy Amelia Ann Blanford Edwards
Length16h 37m
About this audiobook
In "In the Days of My Youth," Amelia Ann Blanford Edwards presents a vivid and introspective narrative that chronicles her youthful experiences, encompassing adventures, friendships, and the formative moments that shaped her early life. Written in a reflective and lyrical style, the book captures the essence of Victorian England, with rich descriptions and an evocative portrayal of society and culture during this transformative period. The narrative not only reflects personal growth but also serves as a social commentary that highlights the constraints and opportunities available to women of her era, making it a significant contribution to the genre of autobiographical literature. Edwards, a notable figure in 19th-century literature and Egyptology, draws from her own diverse experiences as a writer, traveler, and public intellectual to craft this compelling memoir. Having faced both societal expectations and personal challenges, her insights into youth, ambition, and identity reveal the complexities of navigating a male-dominated world. Her travels, particularly in Egypt, inform her unique perspective, blending narrative flair with historical detail. This book is highly recommended for readers seeking a poignant exploration of youth through Edwards' poetic lens. It will resonate with those interested in women'Äôs history, Victorian literature, and autobiographical storytelling, providing an intimate glimpse into a remarkable life that bridges personal and cultural histories.
Audiobook details
GenreRomance, General Fiction
Length16 hrs 37 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 12, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
32CHAPTER XXIX.: THE PHILOSOPHY OF BREAKFAST.
2CHAPTER I.: MY BIRTHPLACE AND PARENTAGE.
33CHAPTER XXX.: A MAN WITH A HISTORY.
3CHAPTER II.: THE LITTLE CHEVALIER.
34CHAPTER XXXI.: FANCIES ABOUT FACES.
4CHAPTER III.: THE EVENTS OF AN EVENING.
35CHAPTER XXXII.: RETURNED WITH THANKS.
5CHAPTER IV.: THE CHEVALIER MAKES HIS LAST EXIT.
36CHAPTER XXXIII.: AN EVENING PARTY AMONG THE PETIT-BOURGEOISIE.
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6CHAPTER V.: IN MEMORIAM.
37CHAPTER XXXIV.: MY AUNT'S FLOWER GARDEN.
7CHAPTER VI.: POLONIUS TO LAERTES.
38CHAPTER XXXV.: WEARY AND FAR DISTANT.
8CHAPTER VII.: AT THE CHEVAL BLANC
39CHAPTER XXXVI.: THE VICOMTE DE CAYLUS.
9CHAPTER VIII.: THE ISLAND IN THE RIVER.
40CHAPTER XXXVII.: GUICHET THE MODEL.
10CHAPTER IX.: DAMON AND PYTHIAS.
41CHAPTER XXXVIII.: NUMBER TWO HUNDRED AND SEVEN.
11CHAPTER X.: THE NEXT MORNING.
42CHAPTER XXXIX.: THE END OF BRAS BE FER.
12CHAPTER XI.: MYSTERIOUS PROCEEDINGS.
43CHAPTER XL.: THE ENIGMA OF THE THIRD STORY.
13CHAPTER XII.: BROADCLOTH AND CIVILIZATION.
44CHAPTER XLI.: A CHRONICLE ABOUT FROISSART.
14CHAPTER XIII.: I MAKE MY DEBUT IN SOCIETY.
45CHAPTER XLII.: THE OLD, OLD STORY.
15CHAPTER XIV.
46CHAPTER XLIII.: ON A WINTER'S EVENING.
16THE HONORABLE SOCIETY OF LES CHICARDS.
47CHAPTER XLIV.: A PRESCRIPTION.
17THE STUDENT'S STORY.
48CHAPTER XLV.: UNDER THE STARS.
18CHAPTER XV.: WHAT IT IS TO BE A CAVALIERE SERVENTE.
49CHAPTER XLVI.: THERMOPYLÆ.
19CHAPTER XVI.: A CONTRETEMPS IN A CARRIAGE.
50CHAPTER XLVII.: ALL ABOUT ART.
20CHAPTER XVII.: THE WIDOW OF A MINISTER OF FINANCE.
51CHAPTER XLVIII.: I MAKE MYSELF ACQUAINTED WITH THE IMPOLITE WORLD AND ITS PLACES OP UNFASHIONABLE RESORT.
21CHAPTER XVIII.: A MARRIAGE NOT "A LA MODE."
52CHAPTER XLIX.: THE KING OF DIAMONDS.
22CHAPTER XIX.: A DINNER AT THE MAISON DORÉE AND AN EVENING PARTY IN THE QUARTIER LATIN.
53CHAPTER L.: THE DUEL AT BELLEVUE.
23CHAPTER XX.: THE CHATEAU DE SAINTE AULAIRE.
54CHAPTER LI.: THE PORTRAIT.
24CHAPTER XXI.: I FALL A SACRIFICE TO MRS. GRUNDY.
55CHAPTER LII.: NEWS FROM ENGLAND.
25CHAPTER XXII.: HIGH ART IN THE QUARTIER LATIN.
56CHAPTER LIII.: THE FADING OF THE RAINBOW.
26CHAPTER XXIII.: THE QUARTIER LATIN.
57CHAPTER LIV.: TREATETH OF MANY THINGS; BUT CHIEFLY OF BOOKS AND POETS.
27CHAPTER XXIV.: THE FETE AT COURBEVOIE.
58CHAPTER LV.: MY BIRTHDAY.
28CHAPTER XXV.: THAT TERRIBLE MÜLLER.
59CHAPTER LVI.
29CHAPTER XXVI.: THE PETIT COURIER ILLUSTRÉ.
60BRINGETH THIS TRUE STORY TO AN END.
30CHAPTER XXVII.: THE ÉCOLE DE NATATION.
61THE END.
31CHAPTER XXVIII.: THE RUE DE L'ANCIENNE COMÉDIE AND THE CAFÉ PROCOPE.
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