Our Mr. Wrenn: The Romantic Adventures of a Gentle Man
Enriched edition.By Sinclair Lewis
Length10h 11m
About this audiobook
In "Our Mr. Wrenn: The Romantic Adventures of a Gentle Man," Sinclair Lewis crafts a poignant satire of early 20th-century America through the life of Mr. Wrenn, a timid and unassuming office worker. Written in Lewis's trademark prose, which melds sharp wit with keen social observation, the novel uses Wrenn's misguided romantic aspirations to critique the conformist and often absurd societal norms of the time. The narrative is marked by vivid characterizations and a blend of humor and pathos, exemplifying the post-World War I zeitgeist that questioned traditional values and the American Dream. Sinclair Lewis, acclaimed as the first American to win the Nobel Prize in Literature, draws upon his own Midwestern roots and experiences in small-town America to inform his portrayal of Wrenn. Growing up in a culturally rich yet socially constricted environment, Lewis was acutely aware of the tension between individual desire and societal expectations. His exploration of this dynamic in "Our Mr. Wrenn" serves as a precursor to his later masterpieces, establishing him as a pioneer of modern American literature. This novel is highly recommended for readers seeking a nuanced exploration of romantic idealism and social critique. Lewis's rich prose invites readers to empathize with Wrenn's struggles while reflecting on their own romantic and societal aspirations. In a world not so different from ours today, Wrenn's journey serves as a timeless reminder of the quest for identity amid an often indifferent society.
In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for 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.
- An Author Biography reveals milestones in the author's life, illuminating the personal insights behind the text.
- 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.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
GenreLiterary Classics, Humor
Length10 hrs 11 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJun 2, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
7Our Mr. Wrenn: The Romantic Adventures of a Gentle Man (pt. 3)
2Synopsis
8Our Mr. Wrenn: The Romantic Adventures of a Gentle Man (pt. 4)
3Historical Context
9Analysis
4Author Biography
10Reflection
5Our Mr. Wrenn: The Romantic Adventures of a Gentle Man (pt. 1)
11Memorable Quotes
Show all chaptersShow less
6Our Mr. Wrenn: The Romantic Adventures of a Gentle Man (pt. 2)
Die HauptstraßeSinclair Lewis16h 15m$2 · $0.00
The Trail of the HawkSinclair Lewis10h 59m$1 · $0.00
Sinclair Lewis: Die großen RomaneSinclair Lewis109h 6m$2 · $0.00
The Complete Novels of Sinclair LewisSinclair Lewis261h 58m$2 · $0.00
The JobSinclair Lewis11h 47m$2 · $0.00
Das KunstwerkSinclair Lewis16h 10m$2 · $0.00
MantrapSinclair Lewis7h 50m$2 · $0.00
The Willow WalkSinclair Lewis1h 29m$2 · $0.00
BabbittSinclair Lewis15h 37m$2 · $0.00
Elmer GantrySinclair Lewis20h 44m$2 · $0.00
MantrapSinclair Lewis9h 13m$1 · $0.00
The Man Who Knew Coolidge (Summarized Edition)Sinclair Lewis2h 21m$1
Work of ArtSinclair Lewis13h 10m$2 · $0.00
Elmer GantrySinclair Lewis19h 20m$1 · $0.00
ArrowsmithSinclair Lewis20h 43m$2 · $0.00
Main StreetSinclair Lewis20h 38m$2 · $0.00
It Can't Happen Here (Summarized Edition)Sinclair Lewis3h 40m$2
IT CAN'T HAPPEN HERE (Political Dystopia)Sinclair Lewis15h 47m$2 · $0.00
Die HauptstraßeSinclair Lewis16h 18m$2 · $0.00
MARK TWAIN: 12 Novels, 195 Short Stories, Autobiography, 10 Travel Books, 160+ Essays & Speeches (Illustrated)Mark Twain416h 24m$2 · $0.00
The Great Gatsby: Original 1925 Edition (An F. Scott Fitzgerald Classic NovelFrancis Scott Fitzgerald4h 45m$18 · $0.00
The Complete Novels of Jane Austen & Brontë SistersCharlotte Brontë, Anne Brontë, Emily Brontë, Jane Austen204h 24m$2 · $0.00
Louisa May Alcott: 16 Novels in One Volume (Illustrated Edition)Louisa May Alcott141h 35m$2 · $0.00
The Fire Next TimeJames Baldwin2h 25m$15
The Complete Works of Oscar WildeOscar Wilde80h 38m$1 · $0.00
The Count of Monte Cristo + The Three Musketeers + The Man in the Iron Mask (3 Unabridged Classics)Alexandre Dumas100h 13m$2 · $0.00
Betty Crocker picture cooky bookBetty Crocker, Inc. General Mills2h 13m$2 · $0.00
Braving the TruthRachel Held Evans11h 31m$29 · $0.00
Richard Wagamese SelectedRichard Wagamese3h 14m$15
Shōgun, Part OneJames Clavell24h 19m$35
Henry V (The Play, Historical Background and Analysis of the Character in the Play)William Shakespeare, William Hazlitt8h 40m$1 · $0.00
Pathways to LightPrakash Amte7h 6m$8
The Mysterious Island Trilogy: 2 TranslationsJules Verne42h 34m$2 · $0.00
The North American Indian (Illustrated Edition)Edward S. Curtis, Frederick Webb Hodge6h$2 · $0.00
The Complete Novels of Leo Tolstoy in One Premium Edition (World Classics Series)Leo Tolstoy213h 41m$2 · $0.00
The Complete Novels of the Brontë Sisters (8 Novels: Jane Eyre, Shirley, Villette, The Professor, Emma, Wuthering Heights, Agnes Grey and The Tenant of Wildfell Hall)Charlotte Brontë, Emily Brontë, Anne Brontë118h 9m$2 · $0.00
The Complete Works of G. K. ChestertonG. K. Chesterton421h 4m$2 · $0.00
Time RegainedMarcel Proust15h 54m$2 · $0.00
EssaysGeorge Orwell1h 44m$2 · $0.00
What If? 10th Anniversary EditionRandall Munroe7h 29m$23
Welcome to PawneeJim O'Heir6h 24m$24 · $0.00
Going PostalTerry Pratchett13h 36m$33 · $0.00
Mapp & Lucia: Complete SeriesE. F. Benson59h 54m$2 · $0.00
Woman UninterruptedBrodie Kane7h 1m$24 · $0.00
Hot Cowgirl Sh*tLacie Evans2h 15m$15
The Complete Novels of Mark Twain - 12 Books in One Volume (Illustrated Edition)Mark Twain155h 29m$2 · $0.00
You Will Get Through This NightDaniel Howell6h 56m$24 · $0.00
My Dear HamiltonStephanie Dray, Laura Kamoie23h 7m$46 · $0.00
The Night Before Christmas at Dunder MifflinBrian Baumgartner, Ben Silverman6m$4 · $0.00
Pride & PrejudiceJane Austen14h 52m$1 · $0.00
The Complete Works of SakiSaki, H. H. Munro52h 37m$2 · $0.00
The Palliser Novels: Book 1-6Anthony Trollope181h 39m$2 · $0.00
Jungle UpNick Pirog10h 8m$20
The 13½ Lives of Captain BluebearWalter Moers16h 10m$28
Damon Runyon OmnibusDamon Runyon27h$2 · $0.00
WotchaKev Saunders14h 41m$8 · $0.00
BufferingHannah Hart5h 55m$24 · $0.00
The Office BFFsJenna Fischer, Angela Kinsey8h 26m$26 · $0.00
LambChristopher Moore15h 22m$33 · $0.00
You may also like
A Bundle of LettersHenry James1h 26m$2.30
Down the Rhine; Or, Young America in GermanyOliver Optic8h 45m$1 · $0.00
Kit Musgrave's LuckHarold Bindloss8h 43m$2.30
The Wheels of Chance (Unabridged)H. G. Wells6h 30m$2 · $0.00
The Man Who Tried to Impress G. K. ChestertonOtto Handley2h 39m$15
Gone ViralGary Soto5h 9m$24 · $0.00
Little Ash Perfect Match!Ash Barty, Jasmin McGaughey18m$7 · $0.00
Passages from a Relinquished Work (From "Mosses from an Old Manse")Nathaniel Hawthorne36m$2 · $0.00
Second Thoughts of an Idle FellowJerome K. Jerome6h 58m$20 · $0.00
The Trail of the HawkSinclair Lewis10h 59m$1 · $0.00
Prentice Mulford's Story Life By Land And SeaPrentice Mulford8h 37m$2.30
Student-teachers' identity construction and its connection with student-centered approaches:Bertha Ramos Holguín, Jahir Aguirre Morales, Nancy María Torres Cepeda2h 48m$5 · $0.00
The Seven Vagabonds (From "Twice Told Tales")Nathaniel Hawthorne43m$2 · $0.00
The Curious ClassroomHarvey “Smokey” Daniels6h 7m$23
JUST PATTYJean Webster6h 37m$1 · $0.00
The BohemiansBen Tarnoff9h 18m$20
Modern Painting (Illustrated Edition)S.S. Van Dine, Willard Huntington Wright10h 39m$1 · $0.00
Mark Twain; his life and work. A biographical sketchWilliam M. Clemens, Mark Twain4h 28m$1 · $0.00
Free AirSinclair Lewis5h 18m$17
The Incredible Adventures of Huck Finn & Tom Sawyer - 4 Books in One Volume (Illustrated Edition)Mark Twain35h 7m$2 · $0.00