Much Ado About Peter
Love, Ambition, and Self-Discovery in a Witty Tale of Societal ExpectationsBy Jean Webster
Length3h 30m
About this audiobook
In "Much Ado About Peter," Jean Webster employs her signature wit and sharp social commentary to explore the complexities of human relationships and societal expectations. This charming epistolary novel chronicles the adventures of its spirited protagonist, Judy, as she navigates love and friendship amid the constraints of early 20th-century America. Webster's prose is characterized by a delicate balance of humor and pathos, revealing deeper truths about the nature of affection, independence, and the trials of youth, all while employing a lively, conversational tone that invites readers into Judy's intimate world. Jean Webster, an influential American author and social reformer, was deeply inspired by her own experiences as a young woman in a changing society. Her upbringing in a prominent family, coupled with her education and exposure to progressive ideas, shaped her understanding of the challenges faced by women of her time. Much like her other works, such as "Daddy-Long-Legs," this novel reflects her advocacy for women's rights and emphasizes the importance of self-discovery and empowerment, specifically through Judy's journey toward independence. I wholeheartedly recommend "Much Ado About Peter" to readers seeking a delightful blend of humor, romance, and insightful social critique. Webster's engaging narrative not only entertains but also encourages reflection on the evolving roles of women in society, making it a timeless read for anyone interested in the intricacies of love and personal growth.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 3.8 (167)
Includes Goodreads, LibraryThing, Amazon, StoryGraph
GenreRomance, General Fiction
Length3 hrs 30 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateMay 18, 2021
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1IV DIGNITY AND THE ELEPHANT
5VIII A USURPED PREROGATIVE
2V THE RISE OF VITTORIO
6IX MRS. CARTER AS FATE
3VI HELD FOR RANSOM
7X A PARABLE FOR HUSBANDS
4VII GEORGE WASHINGTON'S UNDERSTUDY
8ADVERTISEMENTS
20 Must-Read Supernatural MysteriesJean Webster, Ambrose Bierce, Carolyn Wells, Sheridan Le Fanu, L. T. Meade, Edgar Wallace, H. P. Lovecraft, Edward S. Sorenson, Algernon Blackwood, Arthur Conan Doyle, Wilkie Collins, Robert Louis Stevenson, M. P. Shiel, E. W. Hornung, Herbert G. de Lisser, Charles Beadle, Louise Jordan Miln154h 24m$1.99
Daddy-Long-Legs (Annotated)Jean Webster5h 2m4.2 (133.3K)$2 · $0.00
Just Patty & When Patty Went to College (Annotated)Jean Webster11h$2 · $0.00
Dear Enemy (Annotated)Jean Webster8h 25m$2 · $0.00
Dear EnemyJean Webster8h 12m4.1 (16.8K)$1 · $0.00
VehnäprinsessaJean Webster12h 28m3.8 (85)$2 · $0.00
Jerry JuniorJean Webster3h 8m3.3 (386)$2 · $0.00
Just Patty (Annotated)Jean Webster6h 46m3.9 (1.4K)$2 · $0.00
Jerry JuniorJean Webster4h 30m3.3 (386)$1 · $0.00
Papá Piernas LargasJean Webster4h 20m4.3 (89.1K)$1 · $0.00
Just PattyJean Webster10h 50m3.8 (1.2K)$1 · $0.00
Dear EnemyJean Webster8h 8m4.1 (16.8K)$1 · $0.00
The Wheat PrincessJean Webster10h 48m3.8 (85)$1 · $0.00
Het "John Grier Home"Jean Webster8h 52m4.3 (238.2K)$2 · $0.00
Much Ado About PeterJean Webster3h 31m3.5 (72)$2 · $0.00
Jerry Junior (Annotated)Jean Webster5h 21m3.3 (389)$1.99 · $0.00
JUST PATTYJean Webster6h 37m3.9 (1.4K)$1 · $0.00
The Best Little Women Novels - Jean Webster Edition (Annotated)Jean Webster27h 12m$1.99 · $0.00
Daddy-Long-LegsJean Webster4h 48m4.2 (99K)$2 · $0.00
Wishes from the HeartSophie Mays4h 9m4.7 (344)$15 · $0.00
Blizzard ShowdownShirlee McCoy5h 16m4.6 (1.1K)$12 · $0.00
To Hold and ProtectSandra Owens7h 59m4.6 (1.1K)$8 · $0.00
Arctic WitnessHeather Woodhaven5h 46m4.6 (985)$12 · $0.00
Following the TrailLynette Eason6h 35m4.6 (2.3K)$12 · $0.00
Her Duty Bound DefenderSharee Stover6h 30m4.6 (558)$12 · $0.00
Defending from DangerJodie Bailey5h 46m4.6 (588)$24 · $0.00
White HotIlona Andrews13h 18m4.5 (136.9K)$5 · $0.00
Explosive RevengeMaggie K. Black6h 18m4.6 (545)$12 · $0.00
Her Brand of JusticeB.J. Daniels6h 48m4.6 (1.3K)$12 · $0.00
Search And DetectTerri Reed5h 51m4.6 (706)$24 · $0.00
Driving ForceElle James4h 58m4.6 (407)$20 · $0.00
Danger in the WildernessDarlene L. Turner6h 54m4.7 (299)$12 · $0.00
Yukon JusticeDana Mentink6h 15m4.6 (751)$12 · $0.00
The Rogue WarriorCindy Roland Anderson5h 44m4.6 (409)$17 · $0.00
Trail Of ThreatsJessica R. Patch5h 47m4.6 (425)$24 · $0.00
Ironwood, a Fae Universe SeriesAlessa Thorn26h 57m4.6 (835)$30 · $0.00
Ready to ProtectValerie Hansen5h 38m4.6 (981)$24 · $0.00
Searching For EvidenceCarol J. Post6h 21m4.6 (552)$24 · $0.00
New Beginnings at Lullbury BayGeorgia Hill6h 59m4.6 (422)$13 · $0.00
WhistlerAnn Patchett10h 45m4.6 (4.6K)$29 · $0.00
Demon CopperheadBarbara Kingsolver21h 3m4.5 (949.4K)$46 · $0.00
To Kill a MockingbirdHarper Lee12h 18m4.5 (7.4M)$29 · $0.00
Remarkably Bright CreaturesShelby Van Pelt11h 17m4.4 (1.7M)$29 · $0.00
Black History CollectionFrederick Douglass, Harriet Ann Jacobs, Booker T. Washington, W.E.B. Du Bois27h 9m4.6 (2.6K)$18 · $0.00
The Old Man and the Sea (Annotated)Ernest Hemingway4h 27m4.6 (1.4K)$2 · $0.00
White HotIlona Andrews13h 18m4.5 (136.9K)$5 · $0.00
The Ghost by the Billabong (The Matilda Saga, #5)Jackie French14h 58m4.6 (773)$33 · $0.00
Cast in BloodMichelle Sagara16h 35m4.6 (607)$33 · $0.00
The Captain Blood Trilogy (Annotated)Rafael Sabatini29h 20m4.6 (1K)$3 · $0.00
Ship of the Line (Annotated)Cecil Louis Troughton Smith11h 13m4.6 (1K)$2 · $0.00
The George Orwell CollectionGeorge Orwell24h 46m4.5 (14.4K)$12 · $0.00
Time RegainedMarcel Proust15h 38m4.5 (9.2K)$2 · $0.00
Driving ForceElle James4h 58m4.6 (407)$20 · $0.00
When God Calls the HeartBrian Bird, Michelle Cox3h 24m4.6 (439)$10 · $0.00
Five Little IndiansMichelle Good10h 34m4.5 (64.5K)$29 · $0.00
Lolth's WarriorR. A. Salvatore13h 20m4.6 (2.4K)$33 · $0.00
The Things We Cannot SayKelly Rimmer13h 48m4.5 (359.1K)$33 · $0.00
The Love Songs of W.E.B. Du BoisHonoree Fanonne Jeffers29h 49m4.5 (58K)$8 · $0.00
Going PostalTerry Pratchett11h 23m4.5 (189.9K)$29 · $0.00
You may also like
Fathers and SonsIvan Turgenev8h 8m4.1 (119.6K)$17
BotchanSoseki Natsume4h 59m3.8 (20.3K)$2 · $0.00
The Vicar's DaughterGeorge MacDonald14h 8m4.1 (277)$2.30 · $0.00
Flappers and PhilosophersF. Scott Fitzgerald8h 21m4.0 (7.2K)$2 · $0.00
Daniel DerondaGeorge Eliot32h 18m4.0 (34.4K)Free
The Red and the Black: A Chronicle of 1830Stendhal20h 3m4.0 (100.6K)Free
Vanity Fair (Annotated)Makepeace Thackeray35h 14m4.1 (145.9K)$1.99 · $0.00
A Rogue's LifeWilkie Collins5h 12m3.9 (1.4K)$2.30
Vanity FairWilliam Makepeace Thackeray32h 46m3.9 (156.7K)$2.30
Fathers and ChildrenIvan Sergeevich Turgenev9h 57m4.1 (202.3K)$1 · $0.00
The Red and the BlackStendhal18h 24m3.9 (96.6K)$28 · $0.00
MARK TWAIN Ultimate Collection: 370+ Titles in One Volume (Illustrated) (Annotated)Mark Twain400h 52m4.6 (2.5K)$2 · $0.00
Beyond Scandal and DesireLorraine Heath10h 46m4.1 (9.9K)$29 · $0.00
The EgoistGeorge Meredith21h 25m3.7 (8.5K)$21 · $0.00
A Woman of SubstanceBarbara Taylor Bradford35h 26m4.2 (54.7K)$13.10 · $0.00
Scaramouche: Historical NovelRafael Sabatini15h 15m4.2 (14.5K)$2 · $0.00
Keep the Aspidistra Flying (Annotated)Eric Arthur Blair11h 27m3.9 (26.4K)$1.99 · $0.00
Essays of SchopenhauerArthur Schopenhauer7h 46m4.2 (1.1K)Free
Heretics AnonymousKatie Henry9h 5m4.0 (14.5K)$29 · $0.00
Wuthering Hights & Jane Eyre (Annotated)Charlotte Brontë, Emily Brontë35h 1m4.4 (4.9K)$2 · $0.00