The Collected Works
Enriched edition.By E. M. Delafield
Length132h 51m
About this audiobook
E. M. Delafield's 'The Collected Works' is a masterfully curated anthology that encapsulates the multifaceted literary career of this astute commentator on early 20th-century society. Rich in keen observation and dry wit, the collection delves into themes of domesticity, the female experience, and the complex relationships within the modern social fabric. Delafield's prose is characterized by a blend of humor and poignancy, drawing readers into a world where mundane realities are tinged with a deeper existential significance, and where traditional narrative structures give way to a more fragmented, modernist style reflective of her contemporaries. Born in 1890 in London, E. M. Delafield was steeped in literary culture, influenced by her upbringing and education. Her experiences as a woman navigating the constraints of her era and her commitment to portraying the subtleties of daily life shape her narrative voice. As a prolific author, she produced numerous novels, short stories, and essays, drawing upon her own life experiences as a mother and writer, which endowed her work with authenticity and insight. This anthology is not just for enthusiasts of Delafield's work; it serves as an essential resource for scholars and casual readers alike, inviting a fresh examination of the societal norms of her time. 'The Collected Works' is a celebration of a writer who skillfully illuminates the hidden complexities of ordinary life, making it a compelling addition to any literary canon.
In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:
- A comprehensive Introduction outlines these selected works' unifying features, themes, or stylistic evolutions.
- A Historical Context section situates the works in their broader era—social currents, cultural trends, and key events that underpin their creation.
- A concise Synopsis (Selection) offers an accessible overview of the included texts, helping readers navigate plotlines and main ideas without revealing critical twists.
- A unified Analysis examines recurring motifs and stylistic hallmarks across the collection, tying the stories together while spotlighting the different work's strengths.
- Reflection questions inspire deeper contemplation of the author's overarching message, inviting readers to draw connections among different texts and relate them to modern contexts.
- Lastly, our hand‐picked Memorable Quotes distill pivotal lines and turning points, serving as touchstones for the collection's central themes.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 4.5 (24)
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GenreLiterary Classics
Length132 hrs 51 mins
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 10, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
26The Collected Works (pt. 23)
2Historical Context
27The Collected Works (pt. 24)
3Synopsis (Selection)
28The Collected Works (pt. 25)
4The Collected Works (pt. 1)
29The Collected Works (pt. 26)
5The Collected Works (pt. 2)
30The Collected Works (pt. 27)
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6The Collected Works (pt. 3)
31The Collected Works (pt. 28)
7The Collected Works (pt. 4)
32The Collected Works (pt. 29)
8The Collected Works (pt. 5)
33The Collected Works (pt. 30)
9The Collected Works (pt. 6)
34The Collected Works (pt. 31)
10The Collected Works (pt. 7)
35The Collected Works (pt. 32)
11The Collected Works (pt. 8)
36The Collected Works (pt. 33)
12The Collected Works (pt. 9)
37The Collected Works (pt. 34)
13The Collected Works (pt. 10)
38The Collected Works (pt. 35)
14The Collected Works (pt. 11)
39The Collected Works (pt. 36)
15The Collected Works (pt. 12)
40The Collected Works (pt. 37)
16The Collected Works (pt. 13)
41The Collected Works (pt. 38)
17The Collected Works (pt. 14)
42The Collected Works (pt. 39)
18The Collected Works (pt. 15)
43The Collected Works (pt. 40)
19The Collected Works (pt. 16)
44The Collected Works (pt. 41)
20The Collected Works (pt. 17)
45The Collected Works (pt. 42)
21The Collected Works (pt. 18)
46The Collected Works (pt. 43)
22The Collected Works (pt. 19)
47The Collected Works (pt. 44)
23The Collected Works (pt. 20)
48The Collected Works (pt. 45)
24The Collected Works (pt. 21)
49The Collected Works (pt. 46)
25The Collected Works (pt. 22)
50The Collected Works (pt. 47)
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