Prisoners: Fast Bound In Misery And Iron
By Mary Cholmondeley
Length7h 24m
About this audiobook
In "Prisoners: Fast Bound In Misery And Iron," Mary Cholmondeley explores themes of confinement, social injustice, and the intricate interplay between human morality and institutional power. Written in the late 19th century, Cholmondeley's narrative style blends vivid characterizations with a realist approach, capturing the complexities of individuals trapped within societal constructs. The book's context reflects the growing awareness of social issues during the Victorian era, probing into the lives of the marginalized and advocating for empathy and reform. Through its haunting imagery and poignant prose, the novel invites readers to confront the stark realities of imprisonment—both literal and metaphorical. Mary Cholmondeley (1859-1925) was an influential novelist, known not only for her remarkable literary career but also for her commitment to social issues, particularly women's rights and social reform. Her personal experiences and keen observations of societal inequities heavily informed her writing. Living in a period rife with social upheaval, Cholmondeley's empathy for the disenfranchised shines through in her works, including "Prisoners," which serves as a poignant reflection of her deep concerns for humanitarian issues of her time. I highly recommend "Prisoners: Fast Bound In Misery And Iron" to readers who seek a profound narrative that intertwines social critique with rich character exploration. Cholmondeley's adept storytelling not only captivates but also challenges readers to reflect on the broader implications of justice and humanity. This novel is a significant contribution to Victorian literature that resonates strongly with contemporary discussions on societal structures and individual freedoms.
Audiobook details
Rating★★ 2.4 (10)
Includes Goodreads
GenreHistorical Fiction, General Fiction
Length7 hrs 24 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateSep 16, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1CHAPTER I
20CHAPTER XX
2CHAPTER II
21CHAPTER XXI
3CHAPTER III
22CHAPTER XXII
4CHAPTER IV
23CHAPTER XXIII
5CHAPTER V
24CHAPTER XXIV
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6CHAPTER VI
25CHAPTER XXV
7CHAPTER VII
26CHAPTER XXVI
8CHAPTER VIII
27CHAPTER XXVII
9CHAPTER IX
28CHAPTER XXVIII
10CHAPTER X
29CHAPTER XXIX
11CHAPTER XI
30CHAPTER XXX
12CHAPTER XII
31CHAPTER XXXI
13CHAPTER XIII
32CHAPTER XXXII
14CHAPTER XIV
33CHAPTER XXXIII
15CHAPTER XV
34CHAPTER XXXIV
16CHAPTER XVI
35CHAPTER XXXV
17CHAPTER XVII
36CHAPTER XXXVI
18CHAPTER XVIII
37CHAPTER XXXVII
19CHAPTER XIX
38CHAPTER XXXVIII
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