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Length7h 25m
About this audiobook
In Edward Eggleston's compelling novel, "The End of the World," readers embark on a profound exploration of human morality set against the backdrop of American society during the post-Civil War era. Eggleston employs a vivid and naturalistic literary style, painting portraits of ordinary characters grappling with extraordinary circumstances. The narrative weaves together themes of redemption, faith, and the quest for meaning in a rapidly changing world, raising pressing questions about the intersection of personal choices and societal values. Eggleston's nuanced prose captures the anxieties of his time, reflecting the spiritual dilemmas faced by individuals amid the broader cultural upheavals of 19th-century America. Edward Eggleston, a prominent figure in the American literary landscape, was a contemporary of such literary giants as Mark Twain and Henry James. Raised in Indiana and influenced by the burgeoning Reform movements of his time, Eggleston's own experiences with religious fervor and social change sparked his interest in exploring the human condition. His passion for depicting American life is evident throughout this work, illuminating both the spiritual crises and the resilience of his characters as they navigate their turbulent world. For those seeking a thought-provoking and richly textured narrative, "The End of the World" is a must-read. It not only invites readers to reflect on their own moral compass but also serves as an essential lens into the societal struggles of the 19th century. Eggleston's masterful storytelling and enduring themes resonate powerfully, making this novel a timeless meditation on the fabric of human existence.
Audiobook details
GenreScience Fiction, Dystopia
Length7 hrs 25 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 29, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
30CHAPTER XXI.: THE HAWK IN A NEW PART.
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31CHAPTER XXII.: JONAS EXPRESSES HIS OPINION ON DUTCHMEN.
3PREFACE.
32CHAPTER XXIII.: SOMETHIN' LUDIKEROUS.
4[IN THE POTENTIAL MOOD.]
33CHAPTER XXIV.: THE GIANT GREAT-HEART.
5PREFACE SENTIMENTAL.
34CHAPTER XXV.: A CHAPTER OF BETWEENS.
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6THE HIGH PHILOSOPHICAL PREFACE.
35CHAPTER XXVI.: A NICE LITTLE GAME.
7APOLOGETIC AND EXPLANATORY PREFACE.
36CHAPTER XXVII.: THE RESULT OF AN EVENING WITH GENTLEMEN.
8A DEDICATION.
37CHAPTER XXVIII.: WAKING UP AN UGLY CUSTOMER.
9ILLUSTRATIONS.
38CHAPTER XXIX.: AUGUST AND NORMAN.
10CHAPTER I.: IN LOVE WITH A DUTCHMAN.
39CHAPTER XXX.: AGROUND.
11CHAPTER II.: AN EXPLOSION.
40CHAPTER XXXI.: CYNTHY ANN'S SACRIFICE.
12CHAPTER III.: A FAREWELL.
41CHAPTER XXXII.: JULIA'S ENTERPRISE.
13CHAPTER IV.: A COUNTER-IRRITANT.
42CHAPTER XXXIII.: THE SECRET STAIRWAY.
14CHAPTER V.: AT THE CASTLE.
43CHAPTER XXXIV.: THE INTERVIEW.
15CHAPTER VI.: THE BACKWOODS PHILOSOPHER.
44CHAPTER XXXV.: GETTING READY FOR THE END.
16CHAPTER VII.: WITHIN AND WITHOUT.
45CHAPTER XXXVI.: THE SIN OF SANCTIMONY.
17CHAPTER VIII.: FIGGERS WON'T LIE
46CHAPTER XXXVII.: THE DELUGE.
18CHAPTER IX.: THE NEW SINGING-MASTER
47CHAPTER XXXVIII.: SCARING A HAWK.
19CHAPTER X.: AN OFFER OF HELP.
48CHAPTER XXXIX.: JONAS TAKES AN APPEAL
20CHAPTER XI.: THE COON-DOG ARGUMENT.
49CHAPTER XL.: SELLING OUT.
21CHAPTER XII.: TWO MISTAKES.
50CHAPTER XLI.: THE LAST DAY AND WHAT HAPPENED IN IT.
22CHAPTER XIII.: THE SPIDER SPINS.
51CHAPTER XLII.: FOR EVER AND EVER.
23CHAPTER XIV.: THE SPIDER'S WEB.
52CHAPTER XLIII.: THE MIDNIGHT ALARM.
24CHAPTER XV.: THE WEB BROKEN.
53CHAPTER XLIV.: SQUARING ACCOUNTS.
25CHAPTER XVI.: JONAS EXPOUNDS THE SUBJECT.
54CHAPTER XLV.: NEW PLANS.
26CHAPTER XVII.: THE WRONG PEW.
55CHAPTER XLVI.
27CHAPTER XVIII.: THE ENCOUNTER.
56THE SHIVEREE.
28CHAPTER XIX.: THE MOTHER.
57THE END.
29CHAPTER XX.: THE STEAM-DOCTOR.
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