Love After Marriage; and Other Stories of the Heart
By Caroline Lee Hentz
Length7h 55m
About this audiobook
In "Love After Marriage; and Other Stories of the Heart," Caroline Lee Hentz weaves a captivating tapestry of love, marriage, and the complexities of emotional relationships in 19th-century America. This collection of stories, imbued with rich character development and moral undertones, showcases Hentz's keen understanding of human nature and the societal norms of her time. Through her evocative prose and intricate narratives, she explores themes of affection, sacrifice, and the search for personal fulfillment, set against a backdrop of prevailing conventions regarding marriage and gender roles. Caroline Lee Hentz, a pioneering author and one of the few female voices in antebellum literature, was born in 1804 in a time when women struggled for recognition in literary fields. Her own experiences as a wife and mother informed her writing, imbuing her stories with authenticity and emotional depth. Hentz's commitment to addressing women's issues and her desire to challenge societal expectations find a vibrant expression in this collection, reinforcing her legacy as an influential figure in American literature. Readers seeking a profound exploration of love and societal challenges will find "Love After Marriage; and Other Stories of the Heart" both enlightening and engaging. Hentz's ability to navigate the nuances of marital relationships and individual aspirations not only reflects the zeitgeist of her era but also resonates with timeless truths about the nature of love.
Audiobook details
GenreRomance, Literary Classics
Length7 hrs 55 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateSep 16, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1LOVE AFTER MARRIAGE.
8THE FATAL COSMETIC.
2THE VICTIM OF EXCITEMENT.
9THE ABYSSINIAN NEOPHYTE.
3THE BLIND GIRL'S STORY.
10THE VILLAGE ANTHEM.
4THE PARLOUR SERPENT.
11THE BOSOM SERPENT.
5THE SHAKER GIRL.
12MY GRANDMOTHER'S BRACELET.
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6A RAINY EVENING. A SKETCH.
13THE MYSTERIOUS RETICULE.
7THREE SCENES IN THE LIFE OF A BELLE.
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