Luxury--Gluttony: Two of the Seven Cardinal Sins
Extravagance and Excess: Delving into Human VicesBy Eugène Sue
Length9h 13m
About this audiobook
In "Luxury--Gluttony: Two of the Seven Cardinal Sins," Eug√®ne Sue delves into the intricate moral landscape of 19th-century Paris, weaving a narrative that scrutinizes the societal implications of excess and indulgence. This work employs a blend of melodrama and realism, characteristic of Sue'Äôs style, effectively illustrating how the sins of luxury and gluttony can distort lives and societal values. By exploring the interplay between wealth, power, and morality, Sue casts a critical eye on the bourgeois society of his time, encapsulating the tensions that accompany affluence within a rapidly industrializing world. Eug√®ne Sue, a prominent French novelist and social critic, was deeply influenced by the social upheavals of his day, including the rising disparities between classes. His experiences as a politician and a witness to the effects of poverty and opulence provided a fertile ground for his exploration of vice, morality, and social justice. "Luxury--Gluttony" reflects Sue's commitment to exposing the underbelly of wealth and its consequences, making it a significant contribution to the literature of social critique. This book is highly recommended for readers interested in the intersection of morality and sociology, as well as those keen to explore the complexities of human nature in the midst of societal decadence. Sue'Äôs compelling prose invites readers to ponder the delicate balance between desire and moral virtue, making it a timeless reflection on the human condition.
Audiobook details
GenreGeneral Fiction, Humor
Length9 hrs 13 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateApr 25, 2021
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1CHAPTER V.
20THE SEVEN CARDINAL SINS GLUTTONY ——— DOCTOR GASTERINI
2CHAPTER VI.
21GLUTTONY.
3CHAPTER VII.
22CHAPTER I.
4CHAPTER VIII.
23CHAPTER II.
5CHAPTER IX.
24CHAPTER III.
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6CHAPTER X.
25CHAPTER IV.
7CHAPTER XI.
26CHAPTER V.
8CHAPTER XII.
27CHAPTER VI.
9CHAPTER XIII.
28CHAPTER VII.
10CHAPTER XIV.
29CHAPTER VIII.
11CHAPTER XV.
30CHAPTER IX.
12CHAPTER XVI.
31CHAPTER X.
13CHAPTER XVII.
32CHAPTER XI.
14CHAPTER XVIII.
33CHAPTER XII.
15CHAPTER XIX.
34CHAPTER XIII.
16CHAPTER XX.
35CHAPTER XIV.
17CHAPTER XXI.
36CHAPTER XV.
18CHAPTER XXII.
37CONCLUSION.
19CHAPTER XXIII.
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