Length39h 12m
About this audiobook
Thomas Paine's 'The American Crisis' is a powerful collection of pamphlets that played a crucial role in uniting and inspiring the American colonists during the Revolutionary War. Paine's writing style is direct, impassioned, and rhetorically powerful, making use of vivid imagery and persuasive arguments to rally support for the American cause. The pamphlets were written in a time of great crisis and uncertainty, serving as a call to arms for the colonists to fight for their independence from British rule. 'The American Crisis' stands as a prime example of revolutionary literature, encapsulating the spirit and ideals of the American Revolution. Paine's influential work helped to galvanize the colonists and boost morale during a critical period in American history.
In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:
- An Introduction draws the threads together, discussing why these diverse authors and texts belong in one collection.
- Historical Context explores the cultural and intellectual currents that shaped these works, offering insight into the shared (or contrasting) eras that influenced each writer.
- A combined Synopsis (Selection) briefly outlines the key plots or arguments of the included pieces, helping readers grasp the anthology's overall scope without giving away essential twists.
- A collective Analysis highlights common themes, stylistic variations, and significant crossovers in tone and technique, tying together writers from different backgrounds.
- Reflection questions encourage readers to compare the different voices and perspectives within the collection, fostering a richer understanding of the overarching conversation.
Audiobook details
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GenreHistory
Length39 hrs 12 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 18, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1THE RIGHTS OF MAN: The French Revolution – Ideals, Arguments & Motives
2Common Sense & The Rights of Man
3The Autobiographical Works of Thomas Jefferson (Vol. 1-4)
4The Complete Works
5Common Sense
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6Introduction
7Historical Context
8Synopsis (Selection)
9The American Crisis (pt. 1)
10The American Crisis (pt. 2)
11The American Crisis (pt. 3)
12The American Crisis (pt. 4)
13The Life Of Thomas Paine by Moncure D. Conway
14VOLUME I.
15Chapter XXIV. Outlawed In England
16Chapter I. Early Influences
17Chapter II. Early Struggles
18Chapter III. Domestic Trouble
19Chapter IV. The New World
20Chapter V. Liberty And Equality
21Chapter VI. "Common Sense"
22Chapter VII. Under The Banner Of Independence
23Chapter VIII. Soldier And Secretary
24Chapter IX. French Aid, And The Paine-deane Controversy
25Chapter X. A Story By Gouverneur Morris
26Chapter XI. Cause, Country, Self
27Chapter XII. A Journey To France
28Chapter XIII. The Muzzled Ox Treading Out The Grain
29Chapter XIV. Great Washington And Poor Paine
30Chapter XV. Pontifical And Political Inventions
31Chapter XVI. Returning To The Old Home
32Chapter XVII. A British Lion With An American Heart
33Chapter XVIII. Paine's Letters To Jefferson In Paris
34Chapter XIX. The Key Of The Bastille
35Chapter XX. "The Rights Of Man"
36Chapter XXI. Founding The European Republic
37Chapter XXII. The Right Of Evolution
38Chapter XXIII. The Deputy For Calais In The Convention
39Chapter XXIV. Outlawed In England
40VOLUME II.
41Chapter I. "Kill The King, But Not The Man"
42Chapter II. An Outlawed English Ambassador
43Chapter III. Revolution vs. Constitution
44Chapter IV. A Garden In The Faubourg St. Denis
45Chapter V. A Conspiracy
46Chapter VI. A Testimony Under The Guillotine
47Chapter VII. A Minister And His Prisoner
48Chapter VIII. Sick And In Prison
49Chapter IX. A Restoration
50Chapter X. The Silence Of Washington
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