My "Little Bit"
A Tale of Romance and Mysticism in Victorian EnglandBy Marie Corelli
Length8h 41m
About this audiobook
In "My 'Little Bit,'" Marie Corelli presents a compelling narrative that intricately explores the themes of love, loss, and the quest for personal significance in a rapidly changing world. Written in Corelli's characteristic lyrical style'Äîmarked by vivid imagery and passionate prose'Äîthe book reflects the author's deep engagement with late Victorian societal concerns. The work underscores the tension between spiritual fulfillment and materialistic values, making it a poignant critique of the era's cultural landscape. Marie Corelli, often dubbed the "best-selling woman writer of her time," was known for her unconventional views and her interest in mysticism and spiritualism. Born in 1855 in England, her background as an illegitimate child shaped her understanding of societal exclusion, which permeates her work. This insight, combined with her rich literary influences from both romanticism and early modernism, informed the emotional depth and social commentary found in "My 'Little Bit.'" For readers seeking a literary escape that is both reflective and resonant, Corelli's work offers a powerful exploration of the human condition. "My 'Little Bit'" is not merely a story; it is an invitation to ponder life's most profound questions, making it a must-read for those drawn to literature that transcends conventional storytelling.
Audiobook details
GenreRomance, General Fiction
Length8 hrs 41 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 5, 2021
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1PREFACE
2MY “LITTLE BIT”
3ENGLAND 1918
4SAVAGE GLORY AN APPEAL AGAINST WAR
5FOR BELGIUM! THE PRAYER OF THE ALLIES (Written for “King Albert’s Book”)
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6THE GREAT UNREST
7THE WHIRLWIND
8THE KAISER’S HARVEST OF DEATH A CRIME OF STUPIDITY (First published in the “Sunday Times”)
9WASTED OPPORTUNITY
10A TRAGIC WITNESS
11THE CRIME OF STUPIDITY
12BRITISH APATHY
13LOSS AND GAIN
14THIS AMAZING WAR A WOMAN’S POINT OF VIEW (Reprinted by special request from the “Sunday Pictorial” of March 28, 1915)
15IDEAL WORTH FIGHTING FOR
16POISONOUS TEACHING
17“ALL WE LIKE SHEEP” A PEOPLE’S PATIENCE (First published in the “Sunday Times”)
18WANTED—MORE WOMEN! AN APPEAL (Written for the London “Daily Chronicle”)
19THE QUALITY OF MERCY AN APPEAL TO AMERICA FOR SUFFERERS IN THE GREAT WAR (Written by special request for the American “Committee of Mercy”)
20STARVING BELGIUM AN APPEAL (Written by request for Mr. Hoover’s “Belgium Relief Fund,” and circulated through the United States Press)
21“THE TIME OF OUR LIVES” OUR WOMEN IN WAR (An answer to an American misjudgment)
22THE WORLD’S GREATEST NEED AN APPEAL TO THE SANITY OF GOVERNMENTS ’Tis a mad world, my masters.—J. Taylor
23SANITY IN RELIGION
24BRAIN BALANCE
25THE IMPORTANCE OF CHARACTER
26SCIENCE AND RELIGION
27HAS CHRISTIANITY FAILED?
28SNOOKS’S OPINION
29SEA POWER, 1805–1918
30THE SPLENDID SERVICE OF THE SEA (Written by request for the Navy League)
31THE LILIES OF FRANCE (Written by request for “The Golden Book of France”)
32“WHOSO SHALL RECEIVE ONE SUCH LITTLE CHILD!” (Written on behalf of St. Nicholas Home for “Raid-shock” Children at Chailry, Sussex)
33APPEAL FOR THE FRENCH RED CROSS (Written for the Shakespeare Memorial Theatre, July, 1918)
34GLORY OF THE WORCESTERS (Written by request in aid of the Homes for Disabled Worcestershire Soldiers and Sailors) A TRIBUTE TO A FAMOUS REGIMENT
35EYES OF THE SEA (Written by special request of the Directors for the British and Foreign Sailors’ Society) A TRIBUTE TO THE GRAND FLEET AND ADMIRAL BEATTY
36IS ALL WELL WITH ENGLAND? A QUESTION OF THE MOMENT
37THE WORLD IN TEARS
38GOD AND THE WAR (Written for “Some 1918 Reflections.” A collection arranged by Guy Glendower Croft)
39TRIUMPH OF WOMANHOOD (Written for the Scottish Women’s Hospital)
40IN PRAISE OF ENEMIES (Published in the “Sunday Times”)
41RECRUITING SPEECH (Delivered in the De Montfort Hall, Leicester)
42SPLENDID CANADA A TRIBUTE
43SHELLS; AND OTHER SHELLS (Written by request for the Magazine published on behalf of the Munition Workers of Georgetown, Paisley) A THOUGHT
44DARKNESS AND LIGHT (Written at the request of Sir Arthur Pearson as the Prologue to an Entertainment on behalf of St. Dunstan’s Hostel for Soldiers and Sailors Blinded in the War)
45SWEEPING THE COUNTRY
46TO SAVE LIFE OR DESTROY IT? A CHALLENGE TO CERTAIN CLERGY (Published in the “Pall-Mall Gazette”)
47THE WAR LOAN HOW IT MIGHT BE INCREASED (Published in the “Pall-Mall Gazette”)
48FOOD PRODUCTION A PLEA FOR COMMON SENSE (Published in the “Pall-Mall Gazette”)
49OUR FORTUNATE “RESTRICTIONS” (Published in the “Pall-Mall Gazette”)
50“HIS PAINFUL DUTY” THE SORROWS OF THE HOME SECRETARY (Published in the “Pall-Mall Gazette”)
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