Length10h 42m
About this audiobook
In "Jezebel's Daughter," Wilkie Collins intricately weaves a tale of love, betrayal, and the powerful bonds between mothers and daughters, all set against the backdrop of Victorian society's moral constraints. Collins employs his characteristic blend of sensationalism and psychological depth, utilizing a first-person narrative that immerses the reader in the complex emotional landscapes of his characters. The novel confronts themes of gender, societal expectations, and the repercussions of personal choices through the lens of its vivid protagonists, particularly in the figure of the enigmatic and tragic Jezebel, whose life reflects the struggles of women navigating a patriarchal world. Wilkie Collins, a contemporary of Charles Dickens and a pioneer of detective fiction, often drew on his own experiences and observations of Victorian life to explore societal norms and human morality. His enduring fascination with the darker aspects of human nature, coupled with his interest in the plight of women in a repressive society, informs much of the narrative in "Jezebel's Daughter," highlighting the conflicts that arise from personal desire and societal expectation. This compelling novel is recommended for readers interested in Victorian literature, gender studies, and psychological drama. Collins' rich prose and deft characterizations make "Jezebel's Daughter" a significant exploration of the complexities of love and morality, inviting readers to ponder the facets of human relationships and societal constraints.
Audiobook details
GenreHistorical Fiction, Mystery and Thriller
Length10 hrs 42 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateAug 10, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1BETWEEN THE PARTS
34III
2POSTSCRIPT
35PART II
3PART I
36MR. DAVID GLENNEY COLLECTS HIS MATERIALS AND CONTINUES THE STORY HISTORICALLY
4MR. DAVID GLENNEY CONSULTS HIS MEMORY AND OPENS THE STORY
37CHAPTER I
5CHAPTER I
38CHAPTER II
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6CHAPTER II
39CHAPTER III
7CHAPTER III
40CHAPTER IV
8CHAPTER IV
41CHAPTER V
9CHAPTER V
42CHAPTER VI
10CHAPTER VI
43CHAPTER VII
11CHAPTER VII
44CHAPTER VIII
12CHAPTER VIII
45CHAPTER IX
13CHAPTER IX
46CHAPTER X
14CHAPTER X
47CHAPTER XI
15CHAPTER XI
48CHAPTER XII
16CHAPTER XII
49CHAPTER XIII
17CHAPTER XIII
50CHAPTER XIV
18CHAPTER XIV
51CHAPTER XV
19CHAPTER XV
52CHAPTER XVI
20CHAPTER XVI
53CHAPTER XVII
21CHAPTER XVII
54CHAPTER XVIII
22CHAPTER XVIII
55CHAPTER XIX
23CHAPTER XIX
56POSTSCRIPT
24CHAPTER XX
57MR. DAVID GLENNEY RETURNS TO FRANKFORT, AND CLOSES THE STORY
25CHAPTER XXI
58I
26CHAPTER XXII
59II
27CHAPTER XXIII
60III
28CHAPTER XXIV
61IV
29CHAPTER XXV
62V
30BETWEEN THE PARTS
63VI
31MR. DAVID GLENNEY PRODUCES HIS CORRESPONDENCE, AND THROWS SOME NEW LIGHTS ON THE STORY
64VII
32I
65VIII
33II
66IX
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