More William (Illustrated) (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Children's Adventure ClassicBy Richmal Crompton
Length6h 26m
About this audiobook
More William (Illustrated) continues the anarchic adventures of William Brown, the irrepressible schoolboy whose misreadings of adult language and morality generate comic havoc. Written in crisp, economical prose and arranged as self-contained episodes, the book belongs to the golden age of British children's comic fiction, yet its satire of middle-class manners gives it a reach beyond the nursery. The illustrations sharpen its theatrical energy, fixing William's defiance, solemn logic, and heroic self-delusion in memorable visual form. Richmal Crompton, born Richmal Crompton Lamburn in 1890, was a trained classicist and schoolteacher before becoming a professional writer. Her experience of classrooms, suburban respectability, and the contradictions of adult authority clearly informs William's world. Though Crompton wrote fiction for adults as well, her genius lay in understanding childhood not as innocence alone, but as a vigorous, imaginative resistance to social discipline. This volume is warmly recommended to readers who enjoy intelligent comic storytelling, sharply observed character, and the enduring pleasures of mischief. More William remains fresh because its comedy is rooted in language, temperament, and social observation rather than mere nostalgia.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
Audiobook details
GenreChildren's Literature
Length6 hrs 26 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateApr 21, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Big Book of Bedtime Stories (Illustrated Edition) (Annotated)
12VIII The May King
2Introduction
13IX The Revenge
3Historical Context
14X The Helper
4Synopsis (Selection)
15XI William And The Smuggler
5I A Busy Day
16XII The Reform Of William
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6II Rice-Mould
17XIII William And The Ancient Souls
7III William's Burglar
18XIV William's Christmas Eve
8IV The Knight At Arms
19Analysis
9V William's Hobby
20Reflection
10VI The Rivals
21Memorable Quotes
11VII The Ghost
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