The Complete Works of E. F. Benson (Illustrated)
Enriched edition. Captivating Tales of Wit, Ghosts, and Society: An Illustrated CollectionBy E. F. Benson
Length335h 8m
About this audiobook
E. F. Benson's 'The Complete Works of E. F. Benson (Illustrated)' stands as a monumental collection that encapsulates the breadth of his literary achievement, showcasing his prowess in various genres, including novels, essays, and short stories. The prose is characterized by its sharp wit, keen social observation, and an intricate understanding of human psychology, all presented through a rich narrative style that blends satire and dramatic tension. This illustrated edition further enhances the reading experience, offering a visual accompaniment that complements Benson's exploration of Edwardian society and the complexities of class and sexuality, inviting readers to engage with the cultural milieu of the early 20th century in a nuanced way. E. F. Benson, a prolific British author and luminary of his time, was deeply embedded in the literary and social circles of his era, which undoubtedly influenced his writing. His upbringing in a prominent ecclesiastical family, along with his education at Cambridge, imbued him with a unique insight into the lives and mores of the British elite. Additionally, Benson's experiences as a diplomat and his roles within literary societies informed his deft characterizations and the sometimes sardonic tone found in his works, reflecting the multifaceted nature of human relationships and societal expectations. Readers seeking a rich tapestry of early 20th-century literature will find in this collection a treasure trove of insight and entertainment. Benson's ability to weave humor with poignant truths, combined with the visual allure of the illustrations, makes this complete works edition a must-have. Whether for the casual reader or the dedicated scholar, this compendium invites a deep exploration of the complexities of life, love, and society through Benson's distinctive lens.
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
GenreHumor, Horror
Length335 hrs 8 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJan 8, 2024
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
86The Valkyries (pt. 2)
2Introduction
87The Angel of Pain (pt. 1)
3Historical Context
88The Angel of Pain (pt. 2)
4Synopsis (Selection)
89The Angel of Pain (pt. 3)
5Make Way For Lucia:
90The Angel of Pain (pt. 4)
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6Queen Lucia (pt. 1)
91The Angel of Pain (pt. 5)
7Queen Lucia (pt. 2)
92The Angel of Pain (pt. 6)
8Queen Lucia (pt. 3)
93The Angel of Pain (pt. 7)
9Queen Lucia (pt. 4)
94The House of Defence (pt. 1)
10Miss Mapp (pt. 1)
95The House of Defence (pt. 2)
11Miss Mapp (pt. 2)
96The House of Defence (pt. 3)
12Miss Mapp (pt. 3)
97The House of Defence (pt. 4)
13Miss Mapp (pt. 4)
98The Blotting Book (pt. 1)
14Lucia in London (pt. 1)
99The Blotting Book (pt. 2)
15Lucia in London (pt. 2)
100Daisy's Aunt (pt. 1)
16Lucia in London (pt. 3)
101Daisy's Aunt (pt. 2)
17Lucia in London (pt. 4)
102Daisy's Aunt (pt. 3)
18Mapp and Lucia (pt. 1)
103Mrs. Ames (pt. 1)
19Mapp and Lucia (pt. 2)
104Mrs. Ames (pt. 2)
20Mapp and Lucia (pt. 3)
105Mrs. Ames (pt. 3)
21Mapp and Lucia (pt. 4)
106Mrs. Ames (pt. 4)
22Mapp and Lucia (pt. 5)
107Mrs. Ames (pt. 5)
23Lucia's Progress or The Worshipful Lucia (pt. 1)
108Thorley Weir (pt. 1)
24Lucia's Progress or The Worshipful Lucia (pt. 2)
109Thorley Weir (pt. 2)
25Lucia's Progress or The Worshipful Lucia (pt. 3)
110Thorley Weir (pt. 3)
26Lucia's Progress or The Worshipful Lucia (pt. 4)
111Thorley Weir (pt. 4)
27Trouble for Lucia (pt. 1)
112Arundel (pt. 1)
28Trouble for Lucia (pt. 2)
113Arundel (pt. 2)
29Trouble for Lucia (pt. 3)
114Arundel (pt. 3)
30Trouble for Lucia (pt. 4)
115Arundel (pt. 4)
31The Male Impersonator
116Arundel (pt. 5)
32Desirable Residences
117Michael (pt. 1)
33Dodo Trilogy:
118Michael (pt. 2)
34Dodo - A Detail of the Day (pt. 1)
119Michael (pt. 3)
35Dodo - A Detail of the Day (pt. 2)
120Michael (pt. 4)
36Dodo - A Detail of the Day (pt. 3)
121Michael (pt. 5)
37Dodo - A Detail of the Day (pt. 4)
122Up and Down (pt. 1)
38Dodo's Daughter or Dodo the Second (pt. 1)
123Up and Down (pt. 2)
39Dodo's Daughter or Dodo the Second (pt. 2)
124Up and Down (pt. 3)
40Dodo's Daughter or Dodo the Second (pt. 3)
125Up and Down (pt. 4)
41Dodo's Daughter or Dodo the Second (pt. 4)
126Across the Stream (pt. 1)
42Dodo's Daughter or Dodo the Second (pt. 5)
127Across the Stream (pt. 2)
43Dodo Wonders (pt. 1)
128Across the Stream (pt. 3)
44Dodo Wonders (pt. 2)
129Across the Stream (pt. 4)
45Dodo Wonders (pt. 3)
130Across the Stream (pt. 5)
46David Blaize Trilogy:
131Paying Guests (pt. 1)
47David Blaize (pt. 1)
132Paying Guests (pt. 2)
48David Blaize (pt. 2)
133Paying Guests (pt. 3)
49David Blaize (pt. 3)
134Paying Guests (pt. 4)
50David Blaize (pt. 4)
135Short Story Collections:
51David Blaize (pt. 5)
136The Room in the Tower, and Other Stories (pt. 1)
52David Blaize and the Blue Door (pt. 1)
137The Room in the Tower, and Other Stories (pt. 2)
53David Blaize and the Blue Door (pt. 2)
138The Room in the Tower, and Other Stories (pt. 3)
54David Blaize of King’s (pt. 1)
139The Room in the Tower, and Other Stories (pt. 4)
55David Blaize of King’s (pt. 2)
140The Countess of Lowndes Square, and Other Stories (pt. 1)
56David Blaize of King’s (pt. 3)
141The Countess of Lowndes Square, and Other Stories (pt. 2)
57David Blaize of King’s (pt. 4)
142The Countess of Lowndes Square, and Other Stories (pt. 3)
58Other Novels:
143The Countess of Lowndes Square, and Other Stories (pt. 4)
59The Rubicon (pt. 1)
144Visible and Invisible (pt. 1)
60The Rubicon (pt. 2)
145Visible and Invisible (pt. 2)
61The Rubicon (pt. 3)
146Visible and Invisible (pt. 3)
62The Rubicon (pt. 4)
147Visible and Invisible (pt. 4)
63The Judgement Books (pt. 1)
148Spook Stories (pt. 1)
64The Judgement Books (pt. 2)
149Spook Stories (pt. 2)
65The Vintage (pt. 1)
150Spook Stories (pt. 3)
66The Vintage (pt. 2)
151More Spook Stories (pt. 1)
67The Vintage (pt. 3)
152More Spook Stories (pt. 2)
68The Vintage (pt. 4)
153More Spook Stories (pt. 3)
69The Vintage (pt. 5)
154More Spook Stories (pt. 4)
70The Vintage (pt. 6)
155Uncollected Stories
71The Vintage (pt. 7)
156Historical Works:
72Mammon and Co. (pt. 1)
157Deutschland Über Allah
73Mammon and Co. (pt. 2)
158Crescent and Iron Cross (pt. 1)
74Mammon and Co. (pt. 3)
159Crescent and Iron Cross (pt. 2)
75Mammon and Co. (pt. 4)
160Crescent and Iron Cross (pt. 3)
76Mammon and Co. (pt. 5)
161Biography:
77Scarlet and Hyssop (pt. 1)
162Charlotte Bronte (pt. 1)
78Scarlet and Hyssop (pt. 2)
163Charlotte Bronte (pt. 2)
79Scarlet and Hyssop (pt. 3)
164Charlotte Bronte (pt. 3)
80Scarlet and Hyssop (pt. 4)
165Charlotte Bronte (pt. 4)
81The Relentless City (pt. 1)
166Charlotte Bronte (pt. 5)
82The Relentless City (pt. 2)
167Analysis
83The Relentless City (pt. 3)
168Reflection
84The Relentless City (pt. 4)
169Memorable Quotes
85The Valkyries (pt. 1)
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