Length15h 5m
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In Ann S. Stephens' captivating novel, "The Gold Brick," readers are immersed in a vivid tapestry of 19th-century American life, intertwining themes of ambition, morality, and societal expectations. The narrative unfolds through the experiences of a range of characters whose lives revolve around the titular gold brick, a symbol of both wealth and deception. The author employs a rich, descriptive prose style that reflects the pre-Civil War era's literary conventions, creating a social commentary that examines the often-hidden moral costs of the pursuit of wealth. Stephens' work is a notable contribution to the genre of domestic fiction, characterized by its focus on the lives of women and the moral implications of their pursuits in a rapidly modernizing society. Ann S. Stephens, an influential figure in American literature, was a pioneering woman writer whose experiences as a journalist and editor informed her literary voice. Living in a time when women's roles were largely confined to the domestic sphere, her work often challenged societal norms and provided a platform for women's agency. The depth of her characters and their struggles reflect both her personal insights and the broader societal issues of her time, marking her as a seminal figure in American literary history. "The Gold Brick" is highly recommended for readers interested in the complex intersections of gender, morality, and the American Dream. Stephens' ability to weave engaging narratives with profound thematic depth makes this novel a significant work for those exploring 19th-century American literature or the evolution of women's roles in fiction. Readers will find themselves reflecting on the moral dilemmas faced by the characters long after the final page is turned.
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GenreHistorical Fiction, General Fiction
Length15 hrs 5 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateSep 16, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1CHAPTER I. THE MASSACRE.
41CHAPTER XLI. THE MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE.
2CHAPTER II. THE JEWEL BOX.
42CHAPTER XLII. ON THE FIRST STAGE TO PRISON.
3CHAPTER III. THE BURIAL.
43CHAPTER XLIII. FRIENDS IN COUNCIL.
4CHAPTER IV. THE FAITHFUL SLAVE.
44CHAPTER XLIV. THE SEPARATION.
5CHAPTER V. THE SEARCH FOR GOLD.
45CHAPTER XLV. PAUL FINDS A NEW HOME.
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6CHAPTER VI. THE FLOGGING.
46CHAPTER XLVI. JUBE FINDS HIS WAY TO BAYS HOLLOW.
7CHAPTER VII. A REBELLIOUS SPIRIT.
47CHAPTER XLVII. A CHILDISH CONSULTATION.
8CHAPTER VIII. THE BOX OF JEWELS.
48CHAPTER XLVIII. PAUL SEES HIS MOTHER'S NECKLACE.
9CHAPTER IX. CHAINED IN THE HOLD.
49CHAPTER XLIX. A PALACE READY FOR ITS MISTRESS.
10CHAPTER X. THE HOUSE IN THE PINE WOODS.
50CHAPTER L. COMING HOME OF THE BRIDE.
11CHAPTER XI. KATHARINE ALLEN'S VISIT TO THE WHITE COTTAGE.
51CHAPTER LI. THE DAY BEFORE TRIAL.
12CHAPTER XII. HOME FROM SEA.
52CHAPTER LII. THE STREETS AND THE COURT HOUSE.
13CHAPTER XIII. THE WAY-SIDE MEETING.
53CHAPTER LIII. THE DOCTOR'S EVIDENCE.
14CHAPTER XIV. THE OLD HOME AND THE OLD PEOPLE.
54CHAPTER LIV. THE VERDICT.
15CHAPTER XV. BREAKFAST IN THE OLD HOMESTEAD.
55CHAPTER LV. THE TRAIL OF THE SERPENT.
16CHAPTER XVI. A PAINFUL INTERVIEW.
56CHAPTER LVI. LOVE'S GOLDEN HARVEST.
17CHAPTER XVII. JEALOUS PANGS REGARDING MRS. MASON.
57CHAPTER LVII. ONE HOUR OF SHAME.
18CHAPTER XVIII. MRS. MASON'S RICH UNCLE IN THE SOUTH.
58CHAPTER LVIII. THE MOTHER AND SON.
19CHAPTER XIX. MRS. MASON LEAVES THE PINE WOODS.
59CHAPTER LIX. THE EMPTY HOUSE.
20CHAPTER XX. ANOTHER SEPARATION.
60CHAPTER LX. TOM HUTCHINS' LETTER.
21CHAPTER XXI. THE MINISTER AT BAYS HOLLOW GETS A WIFE.
61CHAPTER LXI. UNSATISFIED VANITY.
22CHAPTER XXII. THE MINISTER'S WIFE TAKES PUPILS.
62CHAPTER LXII. ARTFUL FASCINATIONS.
23CHAPTER XXIII. THE VILLAGE DOCTOR IN A SNOW-STORM.
63CHAPTER LXIII. GATHERING APPLES.
24CHAPTER XXIV. THE GRANDMOTHER RELENTING.
64CHAPTER LXIV. MARRIED AGAIN.
25CHAPTER XXV. A GRAVE IN THE SNOW.
65CHAPTER LXV. THE FANCY BALL.
26CHAPTER XXVI. A CROWD UNDER THE BUTTERNUT TREE.
66CHAPTER LXVI. STRANGE GUESTS.
27CHAPTER XXVII. THE SAILOR AND HIS TWO COMPANIONS.
67CHAPTER LXVII. TOGETHER, YET SEPARATED.
28CHAPTER XXVIII. OUT OF HER DELIRIUM.
68CHAPTER LXVIII. THE TREASURE VAULT.
29CHAPTER XXIX. STRANGERS IN THE VILLAGE.
69CHAPTER LXIX. SIMSBURY MINES.
30CHAPTER XXX. THE WELCOME LETTER.
70CHAPTER LXX. THE PRISON ANGEL.
31CHAPTER XXXI. THE RED SCHOOL-HOUSE AT SHRUB OAK.
71CHAPTER LXXI. THE SWEATING OVEN.
32CHAPTER XXXII. A TERRIBLE DISCLOSURE.
72CHAPTER LXXII. UNDER THE APPLE TREE.
33CHAPTER XXXIII. THE OLD COUPLE ON THEIR SHADOWED HEARTH-STONE.
73CHAPTER LXXIII. OUT OF A SCRAPE.
34CHAPTER XXXIV. THE SNOW FRESHET.
74CHAPTER LXXIV. THE LONELY HOUSE.
35CHAPTER XXXV. ALL SORTS OF TREASON.
75CHAPTER LXXV. THE MANIAC'S TOILET.
36CHAPTER XXXVI. MRS. MASON AT HER STUDIES.
76CHAPTER LXXVI. THE DOCTOR'S RIDE.
37CHAPTER XXXVII. SETTLING THE WEDDING DAY.
77CHAPTER LXXVII. THE CONVICT'S RETURN.
38CHAPTER XXXVIII. A DOUBLE GUARD.
78CHAPTER LXXVIII. TOM HUTCHINS' QUARREL.
39CHAPTER XXXIX. OUT IN THE DEPTHS OF THE NIGHT.
79THE END.
40CHAPTER XL. TAKEN IN FROM THE COLD.
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