Sir George Tressady (Vol.1&2) (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Victorian Romance NovelBy Mrs. Humphry Ward
Length19h 56m
About this audiobook
Sir George Tressady (Vol. 1 & 2) is a searching late-Victorian political and social novel, centred on a young Conservative baronet whose public ambitions and private loyalties are tested by the claims of social reform. Ward blends parliamentary intrigue, aristocratic domestic drama, and moral introspection, extending the world of Marcella while examining marriage, class responsibility, and the uneasy conscience of privilege. Her style is expansive, analytical, and realist, characteristic of the fin-de-siècle "condition of England" novel. Mrs. Humphry Ward, born Mary Augusta Ward, was one of the most intellectually engaged novelists of her generation. Niece of Matthew Arnold and deeply connected to Oxford, religious debate, education, and philanthropic reform, she brought to fiction a formidable knowledge of public life and ethical controversy. Her own involvement in social work and liberal-conservative argument informs the novel's sympathy for reform without abandoning its suspicion of ideological simplification. This book is recommended to readers interested in Victorian political fiction, women's intellectual history, and novels where emotional life cannot be separated from public duty. It rewards patience with a richly argued portrait of conscience under pressure.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to 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.
- 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
GenreGeneral Fiction, Literary Classics
Length19 hrs 56 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJul 9, 2021
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Mill on the Floss (Annotated)
10Volume 2
2Introduction
11PART II (pt. 1)
3Synopsis
12PART II (pt. 2)
4Historical Context
13PART II (pt. 3)
5Volume 1
14PART III (pt. 1)
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6PART I (pt. 1)
15PART III (pt. 2)
7PART I (pt. 2)
16Analysis
8PART I (pt. 3)
17Reflection
9PART I (pt. 4)
18Memorable Quotes
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