The Autobiography of Charles Darwin (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. A Victorian Naturalist's Memoir of the Beagle Voyage, Scientific Doubt, and Evolutionary DiscoveryBy Charles Darwin
Length3h 37m
About this audiobook
The Autobiography of Charles Darwin is a lucid, intimate account of the intellectual formation of the naturalist whose theory of evolution transformed modern thought. Written with characteristic modesty and empirical restraint, it traces Darwin's childhood, education, voyage on the Beagle, scientific habits, family life, and the gradual composition of On the Origin of Species. Its style is plain yet revealing, situated within the Victorian tradition of moral self-examination and scientific memoir. Darwin composed the work chiefly for his children, which explains its candour, domestic warmth, and occasional reticence. Born in 1809 into a cultivated family of physicians, reformers, and freethinkers, he was shaped by Edinburgh, Cambridge, geological fieldwork, and long years of disciplined observation at Down House. His reflections on religion, illness, ambition, and doubt illuminate the human conditions behind his revolutionary science. This book is highly recommended to readers interested in the history of science, Victorian culture, and the making of intellectual genius. It offers not a triumphalist manifesto but a humane self-portrait of a patient thinker whose quiet persistence altered humanity's understanding of 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
GenreBiography and Memoir
Length3 hrs 37 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 20, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
2Introduction
3Synopsis
4Historical Context
5Author Biography
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6CAMBRIDGE 1828-1831.
7"VOYAGE OF THE 'BEAGLE' FROM DECEMBER 27, 1831, TO OCTOBER 2, 1836."
8FROM MY RETURN TO ENGLAND (OCTOBER 2, 1836) TO MY MARRIAGE (JANUARY 29,
9FROM MY MARRIAGE, JANUARY 29, 1839, AND RESIDENCE IN UPPER GOWER STREET,
10RESIDENCE AT DOWN FROM SEPTEMBER 14, 1842, TO THE PRESENT TIME, 1876.
11MY SEVERAL PUBLICATIONS.
12WRITTEN MAY 1ST, 1881.
13Analysis
14Reflection
15Memorable Quotes
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