The Duke of Stockbridge (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. A Historical Romance of Shays' Rebellion, Rural Class Conflict, and Post-Revolutionary MassachusettsBy Edward Bellamy
Length12h 26m
About this audiobook
The Duke of Stockbridge: A Romance of Shays' Rebellion is Edward Bellamy's historical novel of post-Revolutionary Massachusetts, centered on the agrarian unrest of the 1780s and the social fractures exposed by debt, taxation, and class privilege. Set in Stockbridge, it blends romance, political drama, and regional historical reconstruction, presenting Shays' Rebellion not merely as disorder but as a moral crisis in the new republic. Its style combines nineteenth-century melodrama with earnest social analysis, anticipating the reformist imagination that would define Bellamy's later work. Edward Bellamy, born in Massachusetts in 1850, was a journalist, novelist, and social critic best remembered for Looking Backward. His lifelong interest in economic justice, democratic reform, and the failures of laissez-faire capitalism informs this earlier-looking narrative. Bellamy's New England background and his sensitivity to the burdens of ordinary citizens helped him reinterpret a controversial episode in American history with sympathy for the dispossessed. This book is recommended for readers interested in historical fiction that illuminates political conflict with ethical seriousness. It will particularly reward those drawn to early American history, reform literature, and the origins of Bellamy's social vision.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 3.8 (17)
Includes Goodreads
GenreHistorical Fiction, Romance
Length12 hrs 26 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateApr 27, 2018
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
2Introduction
3Synopsis
4Historical Context
5Chapter I. The March of the Minute Men
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6Chapter II. Nine Years After
7Chapter III. The Tavern-Jail at Barrington
8Chapter IV. The People Ask Bread and Receive a Stone
9Chapter V. That Means Rebellion!
10Chapter VI. Perez Defines His Position
11Chapter VII. The First Encounter
12Chapter VIII. Great Goings on at Barrington
13Chapter IX. Judge Dwight's Signature
14Chapter X. Great Goings at Barrington Continued
15Chapter XI. End of the Goings on at Barrington
16Chapter XII. A Fair Suppliant
17Chapter XIII. A Praise Meeting
18Chapter XIV. Perez Goes to Meeting
19Chapter XV. What Happened After Meeting
20Chapter XVI. An Auction Sale and Its Consequences
21Chapter XVII. Plots and Counterplots
22Chapter XVIII. Lex Talionis
23Chapter XIX. Perez Gets His Title
24Chapter XX. Two Critical Interviews
25Chapter XXI. Husking
26Chapter XXII. Brace of Proclamations
27Chapter XXIII. Snow-Bound
28Chapter XXIV. The Battle of West Stockbridge
29Chapter XXV. A Game of Bluff
30Chapter XXVI. The Restoration
31Chapter XXVII. Some Real Fighting
32Analysis
33Reflection
34Memorable Quotes
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