Length10h 17m
About this audiobook
In "Presenting Lily Mars," Booth Tarkington crafts a rich narrative that blends the charm of early 20th-century American theater with the vibrant aspirations of its youthful protagonist. Set in the bustling milieu of a small Midwestern town, the novel intricately explores themes of ambition, love, and the intersection of dreams with reality. Tarkington's literary style is characterized by his eloquent prose and keen psychological insight, deftly illustrating the complexities of human relationships and the struggles faced in pursuit of personal goals. This semi-autobiographical work not only reflects the theatrical ambitions of its heroine, Lily, but also serves as a commentary on the American dream in a rapidly changing society. Booth Tarkington, an esteemed figure in American literature, won the Pulitzer Prize twice for his novels, which frequently delve into the tensions of American identity and class. Born in 1869 in Indianapolis, Tarkington's own experiences in the theatre and his observations of contemporary society deeply inform the narrative of "Presenting Lily Mars." His insightful characterizations and ability to evoke place reflect his longing for both personal and artistic fulfillment, mirroring Lily's journey. This engaging novel is highly recommended for readers who appreciate character-driven stories and the exploration of ambition in a bygone era. Tarkington's skillful blending of humor and pathos offers enduring insights into the nature of aspiration, making "Presenting Lily Mars" a timeless tale that resonates with today's dreamers.
Audiobook details
GenreGeneral Fiction, Literary Classics
Length10 hrs 17 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateAug 16, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1CHAPTER ONE
17CHAPTER SEVENTEEN
2CHAPTER TWO
18CHAPTER EIGHTEEN
3CHAPTER THREE
19CHAPTER NINETEEN
4CHAPTER FOUR
20CHAPTER TWENTY
5CHAPTER FIVE
21CHAPTER TWENTY-ONE
Show all chaptersShow less
6CHAPTER SIX
22CHAPTER TWENTY-TWO
7CHAPTER SEVEN
23CHAPTER TWENTY-THREE
8CHAPTER EIGHT
24CHAPTER TWENTY-FOUR
9CHAPTER NINE
25CHAPTER TWENTY-FIVE
10CHAPTER TEN
26CHAPTER TWENTY-SIX
11CHAPTER ELEVEN
27CHAPTER TWENTY-SEVEN
12CHAPTER TWELVE
28CHAPTER TWENTY-EIGHT
13CHAPTER THIRTEEN
29CHAPTER TWENTY-NINE
14CHAPTER FOURTEEN
30CHAPTER THIRTY
15CHAPTER FIFTEEN
31CHAPTER THIRTY-ONE
16CHAPTER SIXTEEN
More from Booth Tarkington
Mirthful HavenBooth Tarkington11h 7m$2 · $0.00
The Lorenzo BunchBooth Tarkington6h 28m$2 · $0.00
Penrod and SamBooth Tarkington7h 45m$2 · $0.00
The Gentleman from IndianaBooth Tarkington10h 29m$1 · $0.00
Ramsey MilhollandBooth Tarkington4h 31m$2 · $0.00
WomenBooth Tarkington10h 18m$2 · $0.00
Monsieur BeaucaireBooth Tarkington2h 41m$2 · $0.00
The MidlanderBooth Tarkington10h 18m$2 · $0.00
The Conquest of CanaanBooth Tarkington9h 23m$2 · $0.00
The Two VanrevelsBooth Tarkington6h 51m$2 · $0.00
The Beautiful LadyBooth Tarkington53m$2 · $0.00
The MidlanderBooth Tarkington12h 27m$2 · $0.00
Monsieur BeaucaireBooth Tarkington29m$2 · $0.00
The Magnificent AmbersonsBooth Tarkington10h 57m$10 · $0.00
Ethic IIAshley Antoinette9h 1m$20
RiversnowTess Thompson8h 11m$20
Supreme ClienteleAshley & JaQuavis8h 58m$20
Body Refinement in a Beast Tamer’s World, Book 1Seth Ring14h 7m$27
EmberJeffrey Wilson, Brian Andrews13h 58m$23
The Complete Works of Jane Austen (Unabridged)Jane Austen88h 8m5 (1)$1 · $0.00
Desperate MeasuresBrenda Jackson8h 59m$28 · $0.00
Searching For ThanksgivingS.E. Smith4h 24m$20
Naughty 4Brenda Hampton7h 30m$17
The Dance with Me TrilogyShelley Shepard Gray21h 44m$35
Anne Shirley (Complete 14 Book Collection)Lucy Maud Montgomery126h 16m$2 · $0.00
The DopemanJaQuavis Coleman5h 25m$20
Sherlock Holmes: The Ultimate CollectionArthur Conan Doyle59h 49m$5 · $0.00
WhistlerAnn Patchett10h 45m4.3 (6)$29 · $0.00
Grand Opening 2Carl Weber9h 16m$20
Sons of Valor II: Violence of ActionBrian Andrews, Jeffrey Wilson12h 34m$23
Malevolent MagicMildred Abbott7h 13m$17
Bikes, Toys, and Hot BoyzGenesis Woods, Shantaé13h 9m$23
The Natchez Burning TrilogyGreg Iles96h 18m$53 · $0.00
War LordBernard Cornwell13h 21m$33 · $0.00
The Jeeves and Wooster Stories: The Complete Collection (33 Books)P. G. Wodehouse21h 57m$15 · $0.00
The Gulag Archipelago Volume 3Aleksandr I. Solzhenitsyn21h 56m$46 · $0.00
Charles Dickens: Complete WorksCharles Dickens814h 50m$2 · $0.00
Sherlock Holmes: The Ultimate CollectionArthur Conan Doyle59h 49m$5 · $0.00
The Complete Works of Fyodor Dostoyevsky: Novels, Short Stories and Autobiographical WritingsFyodor Dostoyevsky270h 59m$2 · $0.00
The Complete Works: Charlotte, Emily, Anne, Patrick & Branwell BrontëCharlotte Brontë, Anne Brontë, Emily Brontë138h 12m$1 · $0.00
L. M. Montgomery – Premium Collection: Novels, Short Stories, Poetry & MemoirsLucy Maud Montgomery155h 55m$2 · $0.00
MARK TWAIN: 12 Novels, 195 Short Stories, Autobiography, 10 Travel Books, 160+ Essays & Speeches (Illustrated)Mark Twain415h 9m5 (2)$2 · $0.00
The Great Gatsby: Original 1925 Edition (An F. Scott Fitzgerald Classic NovelFrancis Scott Fitzgerald4h 45m$18 · $0.00
The Complete Works of TolstoyLeo Tolstoy412h 44m$1 · $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 Complete Books of F. Scott Fitzgerald (all his 5 novels + all 4 short story collections published during his lifetime)F. Scott Fitzgerald86h 48m$2 · $0.00
The Count of Monte Cristo (With Original Illustrations)Alexandre Dumas54h 7m$1 · $0.00
Braving the TruthRachel Held Evans11h 31m$29 · $0.00
Richard Wagamese SelectedRichard Wagamese3h 14m$15
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 North American Indian (Illustrated Edition)Edward S. Curtis, Frederick Webb Hodge6h$2 · $0.00
You may also like
Guys Read: The DistanceJacqueline Woodson25m$7 · $0.00
"C"Maurice Baring20h 25m$1 · $0.00
SummerEdith Wharton5h 39m$1 · $0.00
The Complete Books of F. Scott Fitzgerald (all his 5 novels + all 4 short story collections published during his lifetime)F. Scott Fitzgerald86h 48m$2 · $0.00
Dear CaryDyan Cannon10h 17m$29 · $0.00
Him, Her, Him Again, the End of HimPatricia Marx7h 39m$17 · $0.00
A Sweet Girl GraduateL. T. Meade7h 45m$1 · $0.00
Jonah's Gourd VineZora Neale Hurston7h 32m$26 · $0.00
The Beginning of EverythingRobyn Schneider7h 17m$24 · $0.00
Three LivesGertrude Stein8h 41m$2.30
A Mixture of FrailtiesRobertson Davies12h 50m$23
THE PORTRAIT OF A LADYHenry James27h 35m$2 · $0.00
Love, Life, and the ListKasie West8h 19m$26 · $0.00
The Sun Also RisesErnest Hemingway7h 56m$1 · $0.00
The ProfessorCharlotte Brontë10h 4m$2 · $0.00
My Heart And My FleshElizabeth Madox Roberts8h 3m$2.30
Martin EdenJack London15h 5m$4 · $0.00
ClayhangerArnold Bennett21h 59m$2 · $0.00
Jude the ObscureThomas Hardy16h 5m$2.30
The Portrait of a Lady + The Bostonians + The Tragic Muse + Daisy Miller (4 Unabridged Classics)Henry James70h 45m$2 · $0.00