
Mapp and Lucia - The Complete Series
Humorous Social Satire in Small-Town EnglandBy E. F. BensonLength59h 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.
Audiobook details
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
42Chapter One
2Chapter Two
43Chapter Two
3Chapter Three
44Chapter Three
4Chapter Four
45Chapter Four
5Chapter Five
46Chapter Five
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6Chapter Six
47Chapter Six
7Chapter Seven
48Chapter Seven
8Chapter Eight
49Chapter Eight
9Chapter Nine
50Chapter Nine
10Chapter Ten
51Chapter Ten
11Chapter Eleven
52Chapter Eleven
12Chapter Twelve
53Chapter Twelve
13Chapter Thirteen
54Chapter Thirteen
14Chapter Fourteen
55Chapter One
15Chapter Fifteen
56Chapter Two
16Epilogue or Preface
57Chapter Three
17Preface
58Chapter Four
18Chapter One
59Chapter Five
19Chapter Two
60Chapter Six
20Chapter Three
61Chapter Seven
21Chapter Four
62Chapter Eight
22Chapter Five
63Chapter Nine
23Chapter Six
64Chapter Ten
24Chapter Seven
65Chapter Eleven
25Chapter Eight
66Chapter Twelve
26Chapter Nine
67Chapter Thirteen
27Chapter Ten
68Chapter One
28Chapter Eleven
69Chapter Two
29Chapter Twelve
70Chapter Three
30Epilogue
71Chapter Four
31Chapter One
72Chapter Five
32Chapter Two
73Chapter Six
33Chapter Three
74Chapter Seven
34Chapter Four
75Chapter Eight
35Chapter Five
76Chapter Nine
36Chapter Six
77Chapter Ten
37Chapter Seven
78Chapter Eleven
38Chapter Eight
79Chapter Twelve
39Chapter Nine
80The Male Impersonator
40Chapter Ten
81Desirable Residences
41Chapter Eleven