That Lass o' Lowrie's (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Victorian Romance NovelBy Frances Hodgson Burnett
Length9h 28m
About this audiobook
Frances Hodgson Burnett's debut novel, That Lass o' Lowrie's, is a vigorous work of Victorian industrial fiction set among the coal pits of Lancashire. Centered on Joan Lowrie, a miner's daughter of formidable strength and moral intelligence, the novel combines melodramatic romance with social realism, rendering dialect, laboring-class customs, domestic violence, and class division with unusual immediacy. In the tradition of Elizabeth Gaskell and the social-problem novel, Burnett investigates how dignity and feeling survive within brutal economic conditions. Burnett, born in Manchester in 1849 and later emigrating to the United States, drew upon memories of northern English industrial life for the novel's atmosphere, speech, and social tensions. Long before she became famous for The Secret Garden and Little Lord Fauntleroy, she was a young transatlantic writer attentive to poverty, aspiration, and female resilience. Joan's defiance reflects Burnett's enduring interest in self-fashioning and moral courage. This book is recommended to readers interested in Victorian realism, women's writing, and depictions of industrial society. It offers both an affecting narrative and a historically valuable portrait of working-class life.
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.
- 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
GenreRomance, General Fiction
Length9 hrs 28 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJan 6, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Making of a Marchioness + The Shuttle (2 Unabridged Classic Romances)
27Chapter XXII. Master Landsell's Son.
2Introduction
28Chapter XXIII. "Cannybles."
3Synopsis
29Chapter XXIV. Dan Lowrie's Return.
4Historical Context
30Chapter XXV. The Old Danger.
5Author Biography
31Chapter XXVI. The Package Returned.
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6Chapter I. A Difficult Case.
32Chapter XXVII. Sammy Craddock's "Manny-enesis."
7Chapter II. "Liz."
33Chapter XXVIII. Warned.
8Chapter III. The Reverend Harold Barholm.
34Chapter XXIX. Lying in Wait.
9Chapter IV. "Love Me, Love My Dog."
35Chapter XXX. The Slip of Paper.
10Chapter V. Outside the Hedge.
36Chapter XXXI. The Last Blow.
11Chapter VI. Joan and the Child.
37Chapter XXXII. "Turned Methody!"
12Chapter VII. Anice at the Cottage.
38Chapter XXXIII. Fate.
13Chapter VIII. The Wager of Battle.
39Chapter XXXIV. The Decision.
14Chapter IX. The News at the Rectory.
40Chapter XXXV. In the Pit.
15Chapter X. On the Knoll Road.
41Chapter XXXVI. Alive Yet.
16Chapter XI. Nib and His Master Make a Call.
42Chapter XXXVII. Watching and Waiting.
17Chapter XII. On Guard.
43Chapter XXXVIII. Recognition.
18Chapter XIII. Joan and the Picture.
44Chapter XXXIX. A Testimonial.
19Chapter XIV. The Open "Davy."
45Chapter XL. Going South.
20Chapter XV. A Discovery.
46Chapter XLI. "A Soart O' Pollygy."
21Chapter XVI. "Owd Sammy" in Trouble.
47Chapter XLII. Ashley-Wold.
22Chapter XVII. The Member of Parliament.
48Chapter XLIII. Liz Comes Back.
23Chapter XVIII. A Confession of Faith.
49Chapter XLIV. Not Yet.
24Chapter XIX. Ribbons.
50Analysis
25Chapter XX. The New Gate-Keeper.
51Reflection
26Chapter XXI. Derrick's Question.
52Memorable Quotes
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