The Green Carnations Collection
The Picture of Dorian Gray, Joseph and His Friend, Cecil Dreeme, The Sins of the Cities of the Plain…By Bayard Taylor, Oscar Wilde, Theodore Winthrop, Harlan Cozad McIntosh, Jack Saul, Henry Blake Fuller, Petronius
Length71h 9m
About this audiobook
The Green Carnations Collection offers a textured exploration of the nuanced intersections between aestheticism and decadence in literature, weaving together diverse perspectives from the 19th and early 20th centuries. The anthology captures a moment in literary history where the flamboyance and the subtleties of the aesthetic movement were articulated through various styles ranging from poetic dramas to fin-de-siècle novels. Standout pieces within the collection explore themes of identity, social stratification, and the clash between individual desires and societal expectations, presenting a rich tableau that resonates with the verdant symbol of the green carnation itself, often associated with Oscar Wilde and his circle. This anthology brings together works by authors such as Bayard Taylor, Oscar Wilde, and Petronius, each renowned for their contribution to and influence on literary movements akin to Romanticism, aestheticism, and the early seeds of modernism. Their backgrounds provide a panoramic view of a transformative period in Western literature, characterized by bold experiments in form and content. Collectively, their voices both contrast and complement, offering an enriched narrative that captures the zeitgeist of their times. The Green Carnations Collection is recommended for readers seeking to immerse themselves in the rich tapestry of literary innovation. It presents an opportunity to traverse through a spectrum of decadent literature, encouraging a deep engagement with texts that have shaped the contours of cultural and literary discourses. This anthology is indispensable for those interested in the evolution of aesthetic thought and its myriad expressions across different cultural epochs.
Audiobook details
GenreGeneral Fiction, Literary Classics
Length71 hrs 9 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJan 4, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1THE THREE PERILS OF MAN (Historical Novel )
26CHAPTER VII.
2The Green Carnations: Gay Classics Boxed Set
27CHAPTER VIII.
3The Picture of Dorian Gray
28CHAPTER IX.
4Original 1890 Version
29CHAPTER X.
5CHAPTER I
30CHAPTER XI.
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6CHAPTER II
31CHAPTER XII
7CHAPTER III
32CHAPTER XIII.
8CHAPTER IV
33CHAPTER XIV.
9CHAPTER V
34CHAPTER XV.
10CHAPTER VI
35CHAPTER XVI.
11CHAPTER VII
36CHAPTER XVII.
12CHAPTER VIII
37CHAPTER XVIII.
13CHAPTER IX
38CHAPTER XIX.
14CHAPTER X
39CHAPTER XX.
15CHAPTER XI
40Joseph and His Friend
16CHAPTER XII
41CHAPTER I. JOSEPH.
17CHAPTER XIII
42CHAPTER II. MISS BLESSING.
18Revised & Expanded 1891 Version
43CHAPTER III. THE PLACE AND PEOPLE.
19THE PREFACE
44CHAPTER IV. MISS BLESSING CALLS ON RACHEL MILLER.
20CHAPTER I.
45CHAPTER V. ELWOOD'S EVENING, AND JOSEPH'S.
21CHAPTER II.
46CHAPTER VI. IN THE GARDEN.
22CHAPTER III.
47CHAPTER VII. THE BLESSING FAMILY.
23CHAPTER IV.
48CHAPTER VIII. A CONSULTATION.
24CHAPTER V.
49CHAPTER IX. JOSEPH AND HIS FRIEND.
25CHAPTER VI.
50CHAPTER X. APPROACHING FATE.
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