Mapp and Lucia - The Complete Series
Humorous Social Satire in Small-Town EnglandBy E. F. Benson
Length59h 54m
About this audiobook
E. F. Benson's "Mapp and Lucia - The Complete Series" intricately weaves the lives of two formidable women, Emmeline 'ÄòLucia'Äô Lucas and Elizabeth 'ÄòMapp'Äô Maple, in the idyllic yet politically tinged setting of the fictional English town of Tilling. This compilation showcases Benson's exquisite prose, characterized by sharp wit and keen social observation, reflecting the nuances of British society during the early 20th century. Each installment in the series delves into the petty rivalries, social ambitions, and genteel cruelty of its characters, with a narrative style that seamlessly blends humor with incisive commentary on the social hierarchies of the time, thereby enriching the original genre of social satire. E. F. Benson, a prolific author and member of a prominent literary family, cultivated his insights into human behavior and social dynamics through diverse experiences, including his studies at Cambridge and engagement with the Bloomsbury Group. His astute observations were influenced by an era rife with class tensions and changing societal norms, motivating him to craft the distinctive interplay of his characters, particularly their sharp class consciousness and the absurdity of social competition. For readers seeking a masterful tapestry of comedy and sharp social critique, "Mapp and Lucia - The Complete Series" stands out as an essential addition to the literary canon. Offering not only laughter but also a reflection on the complexities of friendship and rivalry, this series invites readers to indulge in the charming yet tumultuous world of Tilling, affirming Benson's enduring relevance in literary scholarship.
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Rating★★★★ 4.4 (3.2K)
Includes Goodreads, Amazon, LibraryThing, StoryGraph
GenreHumor, General Fiction
Length59 hrs 54 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 29, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Chapter One
26Chapter Nine
2Chapter Two
27Chapter Ten
3Chapter Three
28Chapter Eleven
4Chapter Four
29Chapter Twelve
5Chapter Five
30Epilogue
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6Chapter Six
31Chapter One
7Chapter Seven
32Chapter Two
8Chapter Eight
33Chapter Three
9Chapter Nine
34Chapter Four
10Chapter Ten
35Chapter Five
11Chapter Eleven
36Chapter Six
12Chapter Twelve
37Chapter Seven
13Chapter Thirteen
38Chapter Eight
14Chapter Fourteen
39Chapter Nine
15Chapter Fifteen
40Chapter Ten
16Epilogue or Preface
41Chapter Eleven
17Preface
42Chapter One
18Chapter One
43Chapter Two
19Chapter Two
44Chapter Three
20Chapter Three
45Chapter Four
21Chapter Four
46Chapter Five
22Chapter Five
47Chapter Six
23Chapter Six
48Chapter Seven
24Chapter Seven
49Chapter Eight
25Chapter Eight
50Chapter Nine
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