Isabel Clarendon (Vol. 1&2) (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Complete EditionBy George Gissing
Length14h 56m
About this audiobook
George Gissing's Isabel Clarendon (Vol. 1&2) is an early, searching experiment in Victorian realism, centered on the emotional and social negotiations surrounding its titular heroine. Through the conventions of the courtship novel, Gissing examines class aspiration, gendered dependence, moral hesitation, and the subtle coercions of respectability. Its style is measured, analytical, and often ironic, anticipating the darker social scrutiny of his later fiction while remaining rooted in the mid-to-late Victorian tradition of domestic and psychological realism. Gissing, born in 1857 and classically educated, wrote from intimate knowledge of precarious gentility, frustrated ambition, and the costs of social transgression. His own troubled passage through poverty, failed relationships, and literary struggle sharpened his suspicion of conventional ideals of marriage and success. Isabel Clarendon reflects a young novelist already testing the limits of inherited narrative forms against the harsher realities of modern life. This novel is recommended to readers interested in the evolution of the Victorian novel, especially those drawn to nuanced studies of women's choices, class pressure, and moral compromise. Though less famous than New Grub Street or The Odd Women, it rewards patient reading as a revealing precursor to Gissing's mature social vision.
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★★★★ 3.7 (142)
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GenreLiterary Classics, General Fiction
Length14 hrs 56 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateSep 11, 2020
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Emancipated (Annotated)
20CHAPTER I.
2Introduction
21CHAPTER II.
3Synopsis
22CHAPTER III.
4Historical Context
23CHAPTER IV.
5Volume 1
24CHAPTER V.
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6CHAPTER I.
25CHAPTER VI.
7CHAPTER II
26CHAPTER VII.
8CHAPTER III.
27CHAPTER VIII.
9CHAPTER IV.
28CHAPTER IX.
10CHAPTER V.
29CHAPTER X.
11CHAPTER VI.
30CHAPTER XI.
12CHAPTER VII.
31CHAPTER XII.
13CHAPTER VIII.
32CHAPTER XIII.
14CHAPTER IX.
33CHAPTER XIV.
15CHAPTER X.
34CHAPTER XV.
16CHAPTER XI.
35CHAPTER XVI.
17CHAPTER XII.
36Analysis
18CHAPTER XIII.
37Reflection
19Volume 2
38Memorable Quotes
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