The Complete Works of Arthur Morrison (Illustrated)
Enriched edition. Adventures of Martin Hewitt, The Red Triangle, Tales of Mean Streets, The Dorrington Deed BoxBy Arthur Morrison
Length96h 6m
About this audiobook
In "The Complete Works of Arthur Morrison (Illustrated)", readers are treated to a comprehensive showcase of Morrison's significant contributions to late 19th and early 20th-century literature, which includes novels, short stories, and essays steeped in realism. Characterized by vivid descriptions and a keen social critique, Morrison's works explore the gritty realities of urban life, particularly in London's impoverished neighborhoods. His distinctive literary style, marked by a meticulous attention to detail and psychological insight, provides a poignant window into the human condition, inviting readers to ponder the complexities of morality, identity, and society's often harsh judgment. Arthur Morrison, born in 1863, was not only a prominent author but also a journalist and a painter whose life experiences in working-class London profoundly influenced his writing. His observations of the socio-economic struggles during the period of rapid industrialization equipped him with a deep understanding of the human plight. Morrison's immersion in the realm of Gothic literature and his connections with contemporary authors helped shape his narrative voice, yielding works that resonated with the realities of the time while experimenting with genre conventions. For readers seeking to engage with the depths of human experience through a lens of social realism, Morrison's complete works are an essential addition to any literary collection. The illustrated edition enriches the experience, providing visual context to the emotional and physical landscapes of his stories. This collection is not just a testament to Morrison's literary prowess but also serves as a critical touchstone for those interested in the evolution of modern literature.
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
GenreLiterary Classics
Length96 hrs 6 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 6, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
138Chapter 2 In Blue Gate
2Introduction
139Chapter 3 Stephen’s Tale
3Historical Context
140Chapter 4 Stephen’s Tale
4Synopsis (Selection)
141Chapter 5 In the Highway
5Martin Hewitt Series:
142Chapter 6 Stephen’s Tale
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6MARTIN HEWITT, INVESTIGATOR
143Chapter 7 Stephen’s Tale
7The Lenton Croft Robberies
144Chapter 8 Stephen’s Tale
8The Loss of Sammy Crockett
145Chapter 9 Stephen’s Tale
9The Case of Mr. Foggatt
146Chapter 10 Stephen’s Tale
10The Case of the Dixon Torpedo
147Chapter 11 Stephen’s Tale
11The Quinton Jewel Affair
148Chapter 12 In the Club-Room
12The Stanway Cameo Mystery
149Chapter 13 Stephen’s Tale
13The Affair of the Tortoise
150Chapter 14 Stephen’s Tale
14CHRONICLES OF MARTIN HEWITT
151Chapter 15 Stephen’s Tale
15The Ivy Cottage Mystery
152Chapter 16 Stephen’s Tale
16The Nicobar Bullion Case
153Chapter 17 In Blue Gate
17The Holford Will Case
154Chapter 18 On the Cop
18The Case of the Missing Hand
155Chapter 19 On the Cop
19The Case of Laker, Absconded
156Chapter 20 Stephen’s Tale
20The Case of the Lost Foreigner
157Chapter 21 In the Bar-Parlour
21ADVENTURES OF MARTIN HEWITT
158Chapter 22 On the Cop
22The Affair of Mrs. Seton's Child
159Chapter 23 On the Cop
23The Case of Mr. Geldard's Elopement
160Chapter 24 On the Cop
24The Case of the Dead Skipper
161Chapter 25 Stephen’s Tale
25The Case of the "Flitterbat Lancers"
162Chapter 26 Stephen’s Tale
26The Case of the Late Mr. Rewse
163Chapter 27 In the Bar-Parlour
27The Case of the Ward Lane Tabernacle
164Chapter 28 Stephen’s Tale
28THE RED TRIANGLE
165Chapter 29 Stephen’s Tale
29The Affair of Samuel's Diamonds
166Chapter 30 Stephen’s Tale
30The Case of Mr. Jacob Mason
167Short Stories:
31The Case of the Lever Key
168TALES OF MEAN STREETS
32The Case of the Burnt Barn
169The Street
33The Case of the Admiralty Code
170Lizerunt
34The Adventure of Channel Marsh
171Without Visible Means
35Novels:
172To Bow Bridge
36PREFACE
173That Brute Simmons
37CHAPTER I
174Behind the Shade
38CHAPTER II
175Three Rounds
39CHAPTER III
176In Business
40CHAPTER IV
177The Red Cow Group
41CHAPTER V
178On the Stairs
42CHAPTER VI
179Squire Napper
43CHAPTER VII
180"A Poor Stick"
44CHAPTER VIII
181A Conversion
45CHAPTER IX
182"All that Messuage"
46CHAPTER X
183THE DORRINGTON DEED BOX
47CHAPTER XI
184The Narrative of Mr. James Rigby
48CHAPTER XII
185The Case of Janissary
49CHAPTER XIII
186The Case of "The Mirror of Portugal"
50CHAPTER XIV
187The Affair of the "Avalanche Bicycle & Tyre Co., Ltd."
51CHAPTER XV
188The Case of Mr. Loftus Deacon
52CHAPTER XVI
189Old Cater's Money
53CHAPTER XVII
190THE GREEN EYE OF GOONA (The Green Diamond)
54CHAPTER XVIII
191The First Magnum
55CHAPTER XIX
192Mr. Norie's Magnum
56CHAPTER XX
193Mr. Clifton's Magnum
57CHAPTER XXI
194The Steward's Magnum—and Another
58CHAPTER XXII
195Mr. Pooley's Magnum
59CHAPTER XXIII
196A Box of Oddments
60CHAPTER XXIV
197Mr. Smith's Magnums
61CHAPTER XXV
198The Green Eye
62CHAPTER XXVI
199DIVERS VANITIES
63CHAPTER XXVII
200Cross-Coves
64CHAPTER XXVIII
201Spotto's Reclamation
65CHAPTER XXIX
202A "Dead 'Un"
66CHAPTER XXX
203The Disorder of the Bath
67CHAPTER XXXI
204His Tale of Bricks
68CHAPTER XXXII
205Teacher and Taught
69CHAPTER XXXIII
206Heads and Tails
70CHAPTER XXXIV
207A Blot on St. Basil
71CHAPTER XXXV
208One More Unfortunate
72CHAPTER XXXVI
209Ingrates at Bagshaw's
73CHAPTER XXXVII
210Rhymer the Second
74CHAPTER I
211Charlwood with a Number
75CHAPTER II
212A Poor Bargain
76CHAPTER III
213Statement of Edward Chaloner
77CHAPTER IV
214Lost Tommy Jepps
78CHAPTER V
215Old Essex
79CHAPTER VI
216The Legend of Lapwater Hall
80CHAPTER VII
217The Black Badger
81CHAPTER VIII
218The Torn Heart
82CHAPTER IX
219GREEN GINGER
83CHAPTER X
220A Skinful of Trouble
84CHAPTER XI
221The Absent Three
85CHAPTER XII
222The Stolen Blenkinsup
86CHAPTER XIII
223Cap'en Jollyfax's Gun
87CHAPTER XIV
224Snorkey Timms, His Marks
88CHAPTER XV
225The Copper Charm
89CHAPTER XVI
226Dobbs's Parrot
90CHAPTER XVII
227The Seller of Hate
91CHAPTER XVIII
228The Rod Street Revolution
92CHAPTER XIX
229The Chamber of Light
93CHAPTER XX
230Mr. Bostock's Blacksliding
94CHAPTER XXI
231The House of Haddock
95CHAPTER XXII
232A Lucifo Match
96CHAPTER XXIII
233Arts and Crafts
97CHAPTER XXIV
234Wick's Waterloo
98CHAPTER XXV
235The Drinkwater Romance
99CHAPTER XXVI
236FIDDLE O' DREAMS AND MORE
100CHAPTER XXVII
237Mr. Walker's Aeroplane
101CHAPTER XXVIII
238Lies Unregistered
102CHAPTER XXIX
239Fiddle o' Dreams
103CHAPTER XXX
240A Professional Episode
104CHAPTER XXXI
241Bylestones
105CHAPTER XXXII
242The Four-Wont Way
106CHAPTER XXXIII
243The Thing in the Upper Room
107CHAPTER XXXIV
244Myxomycetes
108CHAPTER XXXV
245Sports of Mugby
109CHAPTER XXXVI
246Frenzied Finance
110I. — NEWS AND A BOTTLE
247Billy Blenkin's Radium
111II. — THE DISCOVERY OF WITCHCRAFT
248Infantry at the Double
112III. — PROLOGUE MISPLACED
249The East a-Callin'
113IV. — A DAY OF FEASTING
250Buskers at Bay
114V. — AN INTERRUPTED SONG
251UNCOLLECTED STORIES
115VI. — A HOUSE APART
252A Vision of Toyokuni
116VII. — A STRANGE CLIENT
253A Game of Billiards
117VIII. — DOUBTS AND A LETTER
254Aunt Sarah's Brooch
118IX. — AMAZEMENT AND A PAIL
255Other Works:
119X. — PROFITLESS DIPLOMACY
256THE SHADOWS AROUND US
120XI. — SOUNDS IN THE WIND
257The Vault at Ahrensburg
121XII. — SHADOWS ON THE HILL
258The Lichwake at Monifieth
122XIII. — A TALE OF TUBS
259The Strange Experience of Mr. Robert Bruce
123XIV. — AN INVITATION OVER A FENCE
260The Wraith of Francis Tantum
124XV. — A PRIVATE DANCE
261The Apparition of Lieutenant Colt
125XVI. — A DAY AT BANHAM’S
262The Strange Case of Esther T——
126XVII. — THE CALL OF TIME
263The Poltergeist of Leignitz Castle
127XVIII. — HEAVY TIDINGS
264The Binstead Mystery
128XIX. — THE DEVIL AND HIS MASTER
265The Translation of Maurice Tulling
129XX. — A GALLANT OFFER
266The Haunted House at Willington
130XXI. — MAN AND MASTER
267No. 15 St. Swithin's Lane
131XXII. — THE BOTTLE AGAIN
268The Strange Case of Emélie Sagée
132XXIII. — A FAULT PURGED
269The Haunting of William Moir
133XXIV. — IN THE QUEEN’S NAME
270Curious Incident at Beaumaris
134XXV. — A WAKEFUL NIGHT
271A Double Case
135XXVI. — AND AFTER
272Analysis
136XVII. — FINIS
273Reflection
137Chapter 1 Stephen’s Tale
274Memorable Quotes
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