The Greatest Historical Novels of All Time
70 Novels in One Edition: Love Through the Ages – From Ancient Egypt to the Roaring 30sBy D. K. Broster, Jane Austen, Leo Tolstoy, Edith Wharton, Guy de Maupassant, Sabine Baring-Gould, Eliza Haywood, Maria Edgeworth, Pierre Choderlos de Laclos, Fanny Burney, Mary Wollstonecraft, Mrs. Olifant, William Makepeace Thackeray, Samuel Richardson, Henry Fielding, Alexandre Dumas, Henry James, Charlotte Brontë, Emily Brontë, Anne Brontë, Thomas Hardy, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Grace Livingston Hill, Catharine Trotter Cockburn, Fanny Fern, Lady Charlotte Bury, Mary Angela Dickens, Robert Williams Buchanan, Georg Ebers, Philip Meadows Taylor, Gilbert Parker, Anthony Trollope, F. Scott Fitzgerald, María Ruiz de Burton, Bernardin de Saint-Pierre, Mary Hays, Louis Hémon, Madame de La Fayette, Lady Sydney Morgan
Length958h 30m
About this audiobook
The anthology 'The Greatest Historical Novels of All Time' presents an expansive array of narratives that collectively explore the depths of human experience through the lens of historical fiction. With contributions from a stellar cast of writers, including giants such as Leo Tolstoy and F. Scott Fitzgerald, the collection spans continents and centuries, intricately weaving the personal with the historical in a range of literary styles. From the refined societal observations of Jane Austen to the stark realism of Thomas Hardy, and the psychological depth of Henry James, this anthology highlights the adaptability and enduring appeal of the historical novel as a genre. Noteworthy are the varied narrative voices that reflect the evolution of literary styles through the ages. The backgrounds of the contributing authors in 'The Greatest Historical Novels of All Time' are as diverse as the stories they tell. From the pioneering feminist perspectives of Mary Wollstonecraft and Mary Hays to the complex character portrayals by the Brontë sisters and the epic adventures delineated by Alexandre Dumas, each author's unique experience enriches this collection. The anthology is aligned with significant literary movements such as Romanticism, Realism, and Modernism, allowing the reader to trace the development of historical fiction as both art and commentary. By bringing together such varied voices, the collection offers a palpable sense of the changing socio-political landscapes that influenced these writers. 'The Greatest Historical Novels of All Time' is a must-read for anyone interested in the progression of historical fiction as a mirror to society. Readers are provided with a rare opportunity to engage directly with the dialogues, conflicts, and narratives that shaped literary epochs. This anthology not only serves as a comprehensive guide through the corridors of the past but also fosters an appreciation of the literary craftsmanship and historical understanding that these monumental works embody.
Audiobook details
GenreHistorical Fiction, Romance
Length958 hrs 30 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJan 4, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Love & Passion Through The Ages (Historical Novels Boxed-Set)
2Uarda: A Romance of Ancient Egypt (Georg Ebers) (pt. 1)
3Uarda: A Romance of Ancient Egypt (Georg Ebers) (pt. 2)
4Uarda: A Romance of Ancient Egypt (Georg Ebers) (pt. 3)
5Uarda: A Romance of Ancient Egypt (Georg Ebers) (pt. 4)
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6Uarda: A Romance of Ancient Egypt (Georg Ebers) (pt. 5)
7Uarda: A Romance of Ancient Egypt (Georg Ebers) (pt. 6)
8Uarda: A Romance of Ancient Egypt (Georg Ebers) (pt. 7)
9Uarda: A Romance of Ancient Egypt (Georg Ebers) (pt. 8)
10Uarda: A Romance of Ancient Egypt (Georg Ebers) (pt. 9)
11The New Abelard: Love in the Times of Cathedrals (Robert Williams Buchanan)
12Volume I (pt. 1)
13Volume I (pt. 2)
14Volume II (pt. 1)
15Volume II (pt. 2)
16Volume III (pt. 1)
17Volume III (pt. 2)
18Hildebrand: The Days of Queen Elizabeth (Anonymous)
19Volume I (pt. 1)
20Volume I (pt. 2)
21Volume I (pt. 3)
22Volume II (pt. 1)
23Volume II (pt. 2)
24Volume II (pt. 3)
25Volume III (pt. 1)
26Volume III (pt. 2)
27Volume III (pt. 3)
28Love-at-Arms (Rafael Sabatini) (pt. 1)
29Love-at-Arms (Rafael Sabatini) (pt. 2)
30Love-at-Arms (Rafael Sabatini) (pt. 3)
31Love-at-Arms (Rafael Sabatini) (pt. 4)
32The Cloister and the Hearth (Charles Reade) (pt. 1)
33The Cloister and the Hearth (Charles Reade) (pt. 2)
34The Cloister and the Hearth (Charles Reade) (pt. 3)
35The Cloister and the Hearth (Charles Reade) (pt. 4)
36The Cloister and the Hearth (Charles Reade) (pt. 5)
37The Cloister and the Hearth (Charles Reade) (pt. 6)
38The Cloister and the Hearth (Charles Reade) (pt. 7)
39The Cloister and the Hearth (Charles Reade) (pt. 8)
40The Cloister and the Hearth (Charles Reade) (pt. 9)
41The Cloister and the Hearth (Charles Reade) (pt. 10)
42The Cloister and the Hearth (Charles Reade) (pt. 11)
43The Cloister and the Hearth (Charles Reade) (pt. 12)
44The Cloister and the Hearth (Charles Reade) (pt. 13)
45The Princess of Cleves (Madame de La Fayette)
46Part I
47Part II
48Part III
49Part IV
50The Forest Lovers (Maurice Hewlett) (pt. 1)
Love & Passion Through The Ages (Historical Novels Boxed-Set)D. K. Broster, Jane Austen, Leo Tolstoy, Edith Wharton, Guy de Maupassant, Sabine Baring-Gould, Eliza Haywood, Maria Edgeworth, Pierre Choderlos de Laclos, Fanny Burney, Mary Wollstonecraft, Mrs. Olifant, William Makepeace Thackeray, Samuel Richardson, Henry Fielding, Alexandre Dumas, Henry James, Charlotte Brontë, Emily Brontë, Anne Brontë, Thomas Hardy, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Grace Livingston Hill, Catharine Trotter Cockburn, Fanny Fern, Lady Charlotte Bury, Mary Angela Dickens, Robert Williams Buchanan, Georg Ebers, Philip Meadows Taylor, Gilbert Parker, Anthony Trollope, F. Scott Fitzgerald, María Ruiz de Burton, Bernardin de Saint-Pierre, Mary Hays, Louis Hémon, Madame de La Fayette, Lady Sydney Morgan958h 43m$0.99 · $0.00
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The Jacobite Trilogy (Annotated)D. K. Broster38h 20m$3 · $0.00
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