Silence, And Other Stories
Restored Classics to Go EditionBy Mary Eleanor Wilkins Freeman
Length7h 9m
About this audiobook
This edition has been fully restored with modern typesetting, custom cover design. A foundational voice in American realism, Mary Eleanor Wilkins Freeman delivers an incisive collection in "Silence, And Other Stories". Published in 1898, this work captures the unseen domestic landscapes of the Gilded Age, offering an unflinching look at New England social life. Freeman masterfully exposes the quiet dramas and societal pressures that bound her characters to tradition. From the haunting title piece to the intricate study of "The Buckley lady," each narrative is a finely rendered portrait of individual struggle against the constraints of community. While rooted in a specific era, the collection's exploration of personal resilience and social expectation remains profoundly relevant. Freeman's work continues to offer a poignant and timeless look at the human condition, solidifying this volume as an essential classic for admirers of masterful American short stories and incisive character studies.
Audiobook details
GenreHistorical Fiction, General Fiction
Length7 hrs 9 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateOct 13, 2025
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1SILENCE AND OTHER STORIES
6A NEW ENGLAND PROPHET
2ILLUSTRATIONS
7THE LITTLE MAID AT THE DOOR
3SILENCE
8LYDIA HERSEY, OF EAST BRIDGEWATER
4THE BUCKLEY LADY
9Transcriber's notes
5EVELINA’S GARDEN
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