Mature
Mantrap
A Gripping Tale of Greed, Corruption, and Moral Decay in 1920s AmericaBy Sinclair Lewis
Length7h 50m
About this audiobook
Sinclair Lewis's "Mantrap" is a keenly observed narrative that delves into the complexities of human relationships and societal expectations, set against the backdrop of the rugged Canadian wilderness. The novel employs a blend of incisive realism and satirical prose, hallmark traits of Lewis'Äôs literary style, to explore themes of love, desire, and the disillusionment of ambition. Through its depiction of an unconventional love triangle, the plot reveals the contradictions and struggles faced by its characters, reflecting the changing landscape of American morals during the 1920s. Lewis, a groundbreaking author and the first American to win the Nobel Prize in Literature, often drew inspiration from his own experiences living in small towns and engaging with the societal mores of his time. "Mantrap," published in 1926, showcases his acute awareness of the human condition and his tendency to critique the very fabric of American society. This work was undoubtedly influenced by Lewis'Äôs deep understanding of human motivations and a desire to unravel the underlying tensions within relationships and societal structures. Readers looking for a thought-provoking examination of interpersonal dynamics amidst an evocative setting will find "Mantrap" both engaging and enriching. Lewis'Äôs blend of keen social criticism and lyrical storytelling invites readers to reflect on their own lives while captivating them with the wilderness'Äôs untamed charm. Highly recommended for those interested in classic American literature and the evolution of social commentary.
Audiobook details
GenreGeneral Fiction, Humor
Length7 hrs 50 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateAug 31, 2021
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1CHAPTER ONE
14CHAPTER FOURTEEN
2CHAPTER TWO
15CHAPTER FIFTEEN
3CHAPTER THREE
16CHAPTER SIXTEEN
4CHAPTER FOUR
17CHAPTER SEVENTEEN
5CHAPTER FIVE
18CHAPTER EIGHTEEN
Show all chaptersShow less
6CHAPTER SIX
19CHAPTER NINETEEN
7CHAPTER SEVEN
20CHAPTER TWENTY
8CHAPTER EIGHT
21CHAPTER TWENTY-ONE
9CHAPTER NINE
22CHAPTER TWENTY-TWO
10CHAPTER TEN
23CHAPTER TWENTY-THREE
11CHAPTER ELEVEN
24CHAPTER TWENTY-FOUR
12CHAPTER TWELVE
25CHAPTER TWENTY-FIVE
13CHAPTER THIRTEEN
26CHAPTER TWENTY-SIX
Das KunstwerkSinclair Lewis16h 10m$1 · $0.00
The Willow WalkSinclair Lewis1h 29m$2 · $0.00
BabbittSinclair Lewis15h 37m$2 · $0.00
Elmer GantrySinclair Lewis20h 44m$2 · $0.00
MantrapSinclair Lewis9h 13m$1 · $0.00
The Man Who Knew Coolidge (Summarized Edition)Sinclair Lewis2h 21m$1
Work of ArtSinclair Lewis13h 10m$2 · $0.00
Elmer GantrySinclair Lewis19h 20m$1 · $0.00
ArrowsmithSinclair Lewis20h 43m$1 · $0.00
Our Mr. Wrenn: The Romantic Adventures of a Gentle ManSinclair Lewis10h 11m$1 · $0.00
Main StreetSinclair Lewis20h 38m$2 · $0.00
It Can't Happen Here (Summarized Edition)Sinclair Lewis3h 40m$2
IT CAN'T HAPPEN HERE (Political Dystopia)Sinclair Lewis15h 47m$2 · $0.00
Die HauptstraßeSinclair Lewis16h 18m$2 · $0.00
Elmer Gantry (Unabridged)Sinclair Lewis19h 21m$1 · $0.00
Arrowsmith & It Can't Happen HereSinclair Lewis35h 7m$1 · $0.00
Unser Herr WrennSinclair Lewis10h 21m$2 · $0.00
The Complete Novels of Sinclair LewisSinclair Lewis261h 1m$3 · $0.00
Das kann hier nicht passierenSinclair Lewis16h 27m$7 · $0.00
The Complete Works of Jane Austen (Unabridged)Jane Austen88h 8m$2 · $0.00
Beyond Temptation & Risky PleasuresBrenda Jackson10h 53m$24 · $0.00
Shōgun, Part TwoJames Clavell29h 16m$40
Showdown in the Big EasyCharles Tillman, Michael Anderle, Martha Carr7h 37m$23
Searching For ThanksgivingS.E. Smith4h 24m$20
Naughty 4Brenda Hampton7h 30m$17
The Dance with Me TrilogyShelley Shepard Gray21h 44m$35
The DopemanJaQuavis Coleman5h 25m$20
Sherlock Holmes: The Ultimate CollectionArthur Conan Doyle59h 49m$5 · $0.00
My Favorite Husband, Vol. 1Hollywood 360, CBS Radio5h 40m$14
WhistlerAnn Patchett10h 45m$29 · $0.00
Grand Opening 2Carl Weber9h 16m$20
Sons of Valor II: Violence of ActionBrian Andrews, Jeffrey Wilson12h 34m$23
Malevolent MagicMildred Abbott7h 13m$17
Look TwiceEva Hudson9h 48m$20
The Complete Books of F. Scott Fitzgerald (all his 5 novels + all 4 short story collections published during his lifetime)F. Scott Fitzgerald87h 53m$2 · $0.00
Bikes, Toys, and Hot BoyzGenesis Woods, Shantaé13h 9m$23
The Natchez Burning TrilogyGreg Iles96h 18m$53 · $0.00
War LordBernard Cornwell13h 21m$33 · $0.00
Ghetto BastardK’wan7h 37m$20
What If? 10th Anniversary EditionRandall Munroe7h 29m$23
Jeeves and Wooster - Adventure CollectionP. G. Wodehouse24h 35m$1 · $0.00
Welcome to PawneeJim O'Heir6h 24m$24 · $0.00
Going PostalTerry Pratchett13h 36m$33 · $0.00
Woman UninterruptedBrodie Kane7h 1m$24 · $0.00
Hot Cowgirl Sh*tLacie Evans2h 15m$15
The Complete Novels of Mark Twain - 12 Books in One Volume (Illustrated Edition)Mark Twain155h 29m$2 · $0.00
You Will Get Through This NightDaniel Howell6h 56m$24 · $0.00
MAKE WAY FOR LUCIA - Complete Mapp and Lucia Series (6 Novels & 2 Short Stories)E. F. Benson60h 34m$2 · $0.00
My Dear HamiltonStephanie Dray, Laura Kamoie23h 7m$46 · $0.00
The Night Before Christmas at Dunder MifflinBrian Baumgartner, Ben Silverman6m$4 · $0.00
Pride & PrejudiceJane Austen14h 52m$1 · $0.00
The Barsetshire Chronicles - All 6 Books in One EditionAnthony Trollope141h 39m$1 · $0.00
The Complete Works of SakiSaki, H. H. Munro52h 38m$1 · $0.00
Jungle UpNick Pirog10h 8m$20
The 13½ Lives of Captain BluebearWalter Moers16h 10m$28
Damon Runyon OmnibusDamon Runyon27h$2 · $0.00
BufferingHannah Hart5h 55m$24 · $0.00
The Office BFFsJenna Fischer, Angela Kinsey8h 26m$26 · $0.00
LambChristopher Moore15h 22m$33 · $0.00
You may also like
NorthboundNaomi Arnold7h 21m$24 · $0.00
Amphibious SoulCraig Foster9h 47m$29 · $0.00
1. A desert nightSarah Schofield, Andrew Coombs11m$6 · $0.00
Renaissance of a BossRick Ross4h 4m$24 · $0.00
Our sentimental journey through France and ItalyElizabeth Robins Pennell, Joseph Pennell3h 15m$2 · $0.00
If You Could Live AnywhereMelody Warnick8h 14m$20 · $0.00
The Explorer's GeneAlex Hutchinson9h 26m$8 · $0.00
The Adventures of Grandfather FrogThornton W. Burgess1h 47m$2 · $0.00
The Sea and the JungleH. M. Tomlinson10h 42m$20
Burning DaylightJack London13h 1m$5 · $0.00
We of the Never-NeverJeannie Gunn7h 18m$2 · $0.00
Eat And RunScott Jurek, Steve Friedman8h 21m$26 · $0.00
October VagabondsRichard Le Gallienne3h 29m$2 · $0.00
The Adventures of Elizabeth in RügenElizabeth Von Arnim8h$2 · $0.00
My Crowded SolitudeJack McLaren5h 56m$2 · $0.00
The Call of the Wild + White Fang + The Son of the WolfJack London17h 23m$2 · $0.00
Lonesome TravelerJack Kerouac5h 53m$20
Alone on the WallAlex Honnold7h 13m$20 · $0.00
Lessons from EverestDr. Tim Warren4h 46m$15
The Climber's Collection: 6 Classic Books on MountaineeringGeorge Ingle Finch, Norman Collie, Arnold Lunn, Michael T. H. Sadler, Julian S. Huxley, Norman Egerton Young, Hugh Kingsmill Lunn, H. E. G. Tyndale, N. T. Huxley, H. R. Pope, Arnold H. M. Lunn, C. G. Bruce, W. H. Le Mesurier40h 54m$2 · $0.00