Length21h 20m
About this audiobook
In "New Grub Street," George Gissing intricately weaves a narrative that captures the tumultuous world of late Victorian literature, examining the struggles and moral quandaries faced by writers in a rapidly changing society. Through the lives of characters such as Edwin Reardon and Jasper Milvain, Gissing critiques the commodification of art, exploring themes of commercialism, artistic integrity, and the tension between creativity and financial survival. Stylistically, the novel melds naturalism with poignant character studies, emphasizing psychological depth and social commentary reflective of Gissing's own milieu, steeped in the realities of literary life in London. George Gissing, a figure often overshadowed in the annals of English literature, drew upon his own experiences in the literary trenches to inform this work. Born into a lower-middle-class family, Gissing struggled with poverty and the harsh realities of the publishing world during his early career. His intimate knowledge of both personal aspirations as a writer and the critical reception of contemporaries infused "New Grub Street" with authenticity, serving as both a critique of and a mirror to the struggles inherent to authorship. This novel is highly recommended for those interested in the interplay between art and commerce, as well as readers seeking an insightful exploration of the psychological and societal factors shaping literary ambition. Gissing's mastery of character and astute observations make "New Grub Street" an essential read, unearthing the sacrifices writers make in their quest for recognition.
Audiobook details
GenreLiterary Classics, General Fiction
Length21 hrs 20 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 13, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Chapter 1 A Man of His Day
20Chapter 20 The End of Waiting
2Chapter 2 The House of Yule
21Chapter 21 Mr Yule Leaves Town
3Chapter 3 Holiday
22Chapter 22 The Legatees
4Chapter 4 An Author and His Wife
23Chapter 23 A Proposed Investment
5Chapter 5 The Way Hither
24Chapter 24 Jasper’s Magnanimity
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6Chapter 6 The Practical Friend
25Chapter 25 A Fruitless Meeting
7Chapter 7 Marian’s Home
26Chapter 26 Married Woman’s Property
8Chapter 8 To the Winning Side
27Chapter 27 The Lonely Man
9Chapter 9 Invita Minerva
28Chapter 28 Interim
10Chapter 10 The Friends of the Family
29Chapter 29 Catastrophe
11Chapter 11 Respite
30Chapter 30 Waiting on Destiny
12Chapter 12 Work Without Hope
31Chapter 31 A Rescue and a Summons
13Chapter 13 A Warning
32Chapter 32 Reardon Becomes Practical
14Chapter 14 A Ecruits
33Chapter 33 The Sunny Way
15Chapter 15 The Last Resource
34Chapter 34 A Check
16Chapter 16 Rejection
35Chapter 35 Fever and Rest
17Chapter 17 The Parting
36Chapter 36 Jasper’s Delicate Case
18Chapter 18 The Old Home
37Chapter 37 Rewards
19Chapter 19 The Past Revived
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