The Collected Works of Theodore Dreiser
Enriched edition. Exploring the gritty realities of American life through Dreiser's classic naturalistic fictionBy Theodore Dreiser
Length200h 35m
About this audiobook
The Collected Works of Theodore Dreiser presents a comprehensive anthology of one of America'Äôs most significant literary figures. Renowned for his naturalistic approach and intricate character studies, this collection includes his landmark novels such as "Sister Carrie" and "An American Tragedy," alongside essays and short stories. Dreiser'Äôs prose is characterized by its vivid realism and social critique, exploring the complexities of ambition, morality, and the human condition amidst the backdrop of early 20th-century America. This anthology not only offers a glimpse into the mind of a master storyteller but also serves as a critical commentary on the socio-economic forces shaping individual destinies during his time. Theodore Dreiser, born in 1871 in Terre Haute, Indiana, drew from his tumultuous upbringing and experiences in the industrial landscape of America to craft narratives that reflect the struggles of the common person. His journalist background and exposure to the harsh realities of life imbued his writings with authenticity and depth. Dreiser's fascination with the philosophical debates of his era, particularly those surrounding determinism and free will, profoundly influenced the thematic elements found in his works. The Collected Works of Theodore Dreiser is an essential read for students of American literature and champions of naturalism. It offers a profound insight into the psyche of the 20th-century American individual while highlighting the timeless struggles of aspiration and moral conflict. This collection invites readers to engage with Dreiser's rich narratives and to reflect on the societal constructs that continue to resonate today.
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.
- The Author Biography highlights personal milestones and literary influences that shape the entire body of writing.
- 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
GenreLiterary Classics, General Fiction
Length200 hrs 35 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 18, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
2Introduction
3Author Biography
4Historical Context
5Synopsis (Selection)
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6Novels
7Chapter I: The Magnet Attracting — A Waif Amid Forces
8Chapter II: What Poverty Threatened — Of Granite and Brass
9Chapter III: Wee Question of Fortune — Four-Fifty a Week
10Chapter IV: The Spendings of Fancy — Facts Answer with Sneers
11Chapter V: A Glittering Night Flower — The Use of a Name
12Chapter VI: The Machine and the Maiden — A Knight of to-Day
13Chapter VII: The Lure of the Material — Beauty Speaks for Itself
14Chapter VIII: Intimations by Winter — An Ambassador Summoned
15Chapter IX: Convention’s Own Tinder-Box — The Eye that is Green
16Chapter X: The Counsel of Winter — Fortune’s Ambassador Calls
17Chapter XI: The Persuasion of Fashion — Feeling Guards O’er its Own
18Chapter XII: Of the Lamps of the Mansions — The Ambassador Plea
19Chapter XIII: His Credentials Accepted — A Babel of Tongues
20Chapter XIV: With Eyes and Not Seeing — One Influence Wanes
21Chapter XV: The Irk of the Old Ties — The Magic of Youth
22Chapter XVI: A Witless Aladdin — The Gate to the World
23Chapter XVII: A Glimpse Through the Gateway — Hope Lightens the Eye
24Chapter XVIII: Just Over the Border — A Hail and Farewell
25Chapter XIX: An Hour in Elfland — A Clamour Half Heard
26Chapter XX: The Lure of the Spirit — The Flesh in Pursuit
27Chapter XXI: The Lure of the Spirit — The Flesh in Pursuit
28Chapter XXII: The Blaze of the Tinder — Flesh Wars with the Flesh
29Chapter XXIII: A Spirit in Travail — One Rung Put Behind
30Chapter XXIV: Ashes of Tinder — A Face at the Window
31Chapter XXV: Ashes of Tinder — The Loosing of Stays
32Chapter XXVI: The Ambassador Fallen — A Search for the Gate
33Chapter XXVII: When Waters Engulf Us We Reach for a Star
34Chapter XXVIII: A Pilgrim, an Outlaw — The Spirit Detained
35Chapter XXIX: The Solace of Travel — The Boats of the Sea
36Chapter XXX: The Kingdom of Greatness — The Pilgrim a Dream
37Chapter XXXI: A Pet of Good Fortune — Broadway Flaunts its Joys
38Chapter XXXII: The Feast of Belshazzar — A Seer to Translate
39Chapter XXXIII: Without the Walled City — The Slope of the Years
40Chapter XXXIV: The Grind of the Millstones — A Sample of Chaff
41Chapter XXXV: The Passing of Effort — The Visage of Care
42Chapter XXXVI: A Grim Retrogression — The Phantom of Chance
43Chapter XXXVII: The Spirit Awakens — New Search for the Gate
44Chapter XXXVIII: In Elf Land Disporting — The Grim World Without
45Chapter XXXIX: Of Lights and of Shadows — The Parting of Worlds
46Chapter XL: A Public Dissension — A Final Appeal
47Chapter XLI: The Strike
48Chapter XLII: A Touch of Spring — The Empty Shell
49Chapter XLIII: The World Turns Flatterer — An Eye in the Dark
50Chapter XLIV: And this is Not Elf Land — What Gold Will Not Buy
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