Length11h 31m
About this audiobook
Octave Mirbeau's 'The Diary of a Chambermaid' is a compelling social critique that delves into the life of a chambermaid and her experiences within the upper-class households of late 19th century France. The novel is written in a straightforward and observational style, providing a realistic portrayal of the protagonist's interactions and the societal norms of the time. Mirbeau's sharp wit and keen eye for detail make the narrative both engaging and thought-provoking, offering readers a glimpse into the complexities of class relations and power dynamics. The book's exploration of the darker aspects of human nature and the hypocrisy of the elite make it a significant work of literature in the Naturalism movement. The author's unflinching portrayal of the protagonist's struggles highlights Mirbeau's empathy for the disenfranchised and his commitment to exposing societal injustices. 'The Diary of a Chambermaid' is a must-read for those interested in social commentary and the examination of human behavior in a historical context.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★ 3.5 (6K)
Includes Amazon, Goodreads, LibraryThing
GenreGeneral Fiction, Romance
Length11 hrs 31 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateMay 7, 2021
LanguageEnglish
More from Octave Mirbeau
The Torture Garden (Musaicum Must Classics)Octave Mirbeau7h 3m3.8 (5.2K)$1.99 · $0.00
Der Garten der Qualen: Erotik KlassikerOctave Mirbeau8h 31m3.6 (247)$1 · $0.00
Octave Mirbeau: Gesammelte WerkeOctave Mirbeau13h 46m$1 · $0.00
The Passion TrilogyOctave Mirbeau27h 6m$1.99 · $0.00
Gesammelte Werke (Kommentiert)Octave Mirbeau13h 54m$1 · $0.00
The Passion Trilogy – The Calvary, The Torture Garden & The Diary of a Chambermaid (Annotated)Octave Mirbeau27h 36m$2 · $0.00
Le Journal d'une Femme de Chambre (Annoté)Octave Mirbeau14h 9m$1.99 · $0.00
Der Garten der Qualen (Kommentiert)Octave Mirbeau9h 30m3.9 (113)$1 · $0.00
The Torture Garden (Annotated)Octave Mirbeau7h 42m3.7 (2.9K)$2 · $0.00
Torture GardenOctave Mirbeau7h 12m3.7 (3.4K)$1 · $0.00
Der Garten der Qualen: Erotik KlassikerOctave Mirbeau9h 35m3.7 (3.2K)$2 · $0.00
Le Journal d'une Femme de ChambreOctave Mirbeau8h 47m3.8 (3.9K)$2 · $0.00
A Chambermaid's DiaryOctave Mirbeau10h 9m3.7 (3.9K)$2 · $0.00
The Diary of a Chambermaid (Annotated)Octave Mirbeau12h 13m$2 · $0.00
Der Garten der Qualen: Erotik KlassikerOctave Mirbeau9h 17m2.9 (11)$2 · $0.00
WhistlerAnn Patchett10h 45m4.6 (4.6K)$29 · $0.00
Demon CopperheadBarbara Kingsolver21h 3m4.5 (949.4K)$46 · $0.00
To Kill a MockingbirdHarper Lee12h 18m4.5 (7.4M)$29 · $0.00
Remarkably Bright CreaturesShelby Van Pelt11h 17m4.4 (1.7M)$29 · $0.00
This Side of Paradise - The Original 1920 Edition (Annotated)F. Scott Fitzgerald11h 30m4.6 (1.6K)$2 · $0.00
War LordBernard Cornwell13h 21m4.6 (33.1K)$33 · $0.00
The Great Gatsby: Original 1925 Edition (An F. Scott Fitzgerald Classic NovelFrancis Scott Fitzgerald4h 45m4.6 (9.3K)$18 · $0.00
Something Like LoveBeverly Jenkins10h 21m4.6 (2.7K)$29 · $0.00
Black History CollectionFrederick Douglass, Harriet Ann Jacobs, Booker T. Washington, W.E.B. Du Bois27h 9m4.6 (2.6K)$18 · $0.00
The Old Man and the Sea (Annotated)Ernest Hemingway4h 27m4.6 (1.4K)$2 · $0.00
White HotIlona Andrews13h 18m4.5 (136.9K)$5 · $0.00
The Ghost by the Billabong (The Matilda Saga, #5)Jackie French14h 58m4.6 (773)$33 · $0.00
Cast in BloodMichelle Sagara16h 35m4.6 (607)$33 · $0.00
The Captain Blood Trilogy (Annotated)Rafael Sabatini29h 20m4.6 (1K)$3 · $0.00
Ship of the Line (Annotated)Cecil Louis Troughton Smith11h 13m4.6 (1K)$2 · $0.00
The George Orwell CollectionGeorge Orwell24h 46m4.5 (14.4K)$12 · $0.00
ShivajiRanjit Desai25h 13m4.6 (3.1K)$24 · $0.00
Time RegainedMarcel Proust15h 38m4.5 (9.2K)$2 · $0.00
Driving ForceElle James4h 58m4.6 (407)$20 · $0.00
When God Calls the HeartBrian Bird, Michelle Cox3h 24m4.6 (439)$10 · $0.00
Pride & Prejudice (Annotated)Jane Austen15h 10m4.7 (13.3K)$2 · $0.00
The Search (Annotated)Grace Livingston Hill7h 29m4.7 (1.1K)$1.99 · $0.00
The ReunionJana Deleon6h 31m4.6 (1.6K)$26 · $0.00
Something Like LoveBeverly Jenkins10h 21m4.6 (2.7K)$29 · $0.00
Wishes from the HeartSophie Mays4h 9m4.7 (344)$15 · $0.00
Blizzard ShowdownShirlee McCoy5h 16m4.6 (1.1K)$12 · $0.00
To Hold and ProtectSandra Owens7h 59m4.6 (1.1K)$8 · $0.00
Arctic WitnessHeather Woodhaven5h 46m4.6 (985)$12 · $0.00
Following the TrailLynette Eason6h 35m4.6 (2.3K)$12 · $0.00
Defending from DangerJodie Bailey5h 46m4.6 (588)$24 · $0.00
White HotIlona Andrews13h 18m4.5 (136.9K)$5 · $0.00
Explosive RevengeMaggie K. Black6h 18m4.6 (545)$12 · $0.00
Her Brand of JusticeB.J. Daniels6h 48m4.6 (1.3K)$12 · $0.00
Search And DetectTerri Reed5h 51m4.6 (706)$24 · $0.00
Driving ForceElle James4h 58m4.6 (407)$20 · $0.00
Danger in the WildernessDarlene L. Turner6h 54m4.7 (299)$12 · $0.00
Yukon JusticeDana Mentink6h 15m4.6 (751)$12 · $0.00
The Rogue WarriorCindy Roland Anderson5h 44m4.6 (410)$17 · $0.00
Her Duty Bound DefenderSharee Stover6h 30m4.6 (1.1K)$24 · $0.00
Trail Of ThreatsJessica R. Patch5h 47m4.6 (425)$24 · $0.00
You may also like
Notes from Underground & The House of the DeadFyodor Dostoyevsky18h 34m4.3 (3.4K)$2.99 · $0.00
Keep the Aspidistra FlyingGeorge Orwell9h 22m4.0 (32.4K)$20
Farewell WaltzMilan Kundera7h 16m4.0 (20.7K)$24 · $0.00
THESE TWAINArnold Bennett18h 6m4.0 (566)$1.99 · $0.00
The History Of Mr. PollyH. G.7h 59m3.8 (3.8K)$3.50 · $0.00
Dead Souls (English Edition)Nikolai Gogol17h 4m4.1 (114.5K)$1.99 · $0.00
The Anthony Bourdain ReaderAnthony Bourdain13h 26m4.1 (590)$29 · $0.00
HurricanesRick Ross, Neil Martinez-Belkin5h 53m4.3 (7.1K)$24 · $0.00
NOTES FROM UNDERGROUND & THE HOUSE OF THE DEADFyodor Dostoyevsky17h 27m4.3 (3.6K)$2 · $0.00
Ball of Fat (Boule de Suif) - Unabridged English EditionGuy de Maupassant2h 59m3.9 (15.6K)$1 · $0.00
The Diary of a Provincial Lady (Illustrated)E. M. Delafield6h 11m4.0 (10.6K)$2 · $0.00
THE PROVINCIAL LADY GOES FURTHER (ILLUSTRATED)E. M. Delafield7h 11m4.2 (5.9K)$1.99 · $0.00
Boule de SuifGuy de Maupassant1h 44m4.0 (16.3K)$1 · $0.00
Pygmalion (Complete Illustrated Edition) (Annotated)George Bernard Shaw10h 56m4.2 (1.3K)$2 · $0.00
ERNEST HEMINGWAY - Premium Edition (Annotated)Ernest Hemingway86h 55m4.6 (1.9K)$2 · $0.00
Notes from Underground & The House of the DeadFyodor Dostoyevsky18h 31m4.3 (2.1K)$1 · $0.00
FlushVirginia Woolf4h 58m3.9 (22.8K)$2 · $0.00
Main Street & BabbittSinclair Lewis34h 43m4.4 (701)$1 · $0.00
Dead SoulsNikolai Gogol12h 58m4.1 (115.8K)$23
In TroubleAnton Chekhov15m3.3 (48)$2 · $0.00