The History of Sir Richard Calmady
Enriched edition. An Intricate Tale of Duty, Identity, and Personal AgencyBy Lucas Malet
Length28h 25m
About this audiobook
In "The History of Sir Richard Calmady," Lucas Malet delivers a richly textured narrative that explores themes of passion, self-discovery, and the complexities of human relationships within the context of the Victorian social milieu. The novel employs a lyrical prose style that masterfully interweaves moments of introspection with vivid depictions of the characters' emotional landscapes. Malet's nuanced character development and intricate plotting reflect the literary tradition of the time, paralleling the works of contemporaries such as George Meredith and Thomas Hardy in their exploration of societal constraints and personal autonomy. Lucas Malet, the pen name of Mary St. Leger Harrison, was an English author well-versed in the existing social dynamics of her time. Her diverse experiences in Europe and the insights gained from her literary lineage as the daughter of a famous writer influenced her perspective on the intricate interplay between societal norms and individual desires. Malet's own challenges as a woman in a male-dominated literary world undoubtedly shaped her character-driven and psychologically rich narratives. Readers who are drawn to historical fiction laced with psychological depth and social commentary will find "The History of Sir Richard Calmady" an illuminating read. Malet's exploration of the tension between duty and desire continues to resonate, inviting readers to reflect on their own understanding of love, identity, and the enduring struggle for self-realization in a restrictive world.
In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for 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
GenreHistorical Fiction, General Fiction
Length28 hrs 25 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 2, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
12BOOK IV (pt. 1)
2Introduction
13BOOK IV (pt. 2)
3Synopsis
14BOOK V (pt. 1)
4Historical Context
15BOOK V (pt. 2)
5The History of Sir Richard Calmady
16BOOK V (pt. 3)
Show all chaptersShow less
6BOOK I (pt. 1)
17BOOK VI (pt. 1)
7BOOK I (pt. 2)
18BOOK VI (pt. 2)
8BOOK II (pt. 1)
19BOOK VI (pt. 3)
9BOOK II (pt. 2)
20Analysis
10BOOK III (pt. 1)
21Reflection
11BOOK III (pt. 2)
22Memorable Quotes
More from Lucas Malet
The Labyrinth of the SpiritsCarlos Ruiz Zafon27h 55m$53 · $0.00
MusashiEiji Yoshikawa53h 20m$30
The Things We Cannot SayKelly Rimmer13h 48m$33 · $0.00
Their Castilian OrphanAnna Belfrage14h 45m$27
With Fire and Sword, The Deluge & Pan MichaelHenryk Sienkiewicz113h 5m$1 · $0.00
The Complete 13 Novels & longer fiction: Treasure Island, The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, The Black Arrow, Kidnapped, The Master of Ballantrae, The Wrong Box and more...Robert Louis Stevenson106h 29m$1 · $0.00
Eagles over BritainLee Jackson12h 26m$23
Rilla of InglesideLucy Maud Montgomery11h 44m$2 · $0.00
The Viennese DressmakerKathryn Gauci11h 46m$23 · $0.00
The Man in the Brown Suit & They Came to BaghdadAgatha Christie15h 43m$33 · $0.00
Under the Light of the Italian MoonJennifer Anton12h 28m$23 · $0.00
THE COMPLETE PALLISER NOVELS (All 6 Novels in One Edition)Anthony Trollope172h 46m$2 · $0.00
Jubilee, 50th Anniversary EditionMargaret Walker15h 43m$25 · $0.00
Arch of TriumphErich Maria Remarque15h 51m$28
Serenade for NadiaZülfü Livaneli9h 9m$20
Pride and PrejudiceJane Austen14h 44m$2 · $0.00
Zane Grey - Ultimate Collection: 60+ Western Classics, Historical Novels & Baseball StoriesZane Grey568h 56m$1 · $0.00
Les MisérablesVictor Hugo64h 17m$1 · $0.00
Between Two WorldsUpton Sinclair31h 43m$30
Under the Java MoonHeather B. Moore12h 23m$23
Hell Divers XII: HeroesNicholas Sansbury Smith13h 18m$27
EmberJeffrey Wilson, Brian Andrews13h 58m$23
The Complete Works of Jane Austen (Unabridged)Jane Austen88h 8m5 (1)$1 · $0.00
Desperate MeasuresBrenda Jackson8h 59m$28 · $0.00
Shōgun, Part TwoJames Clavell29h 16m$40
Showdown in the Big EasyCharles Tillman, Michael Anderle, Martha Carr7h 37m$23
Searching For ThanksgivingS.E. Smith4h 24m$20
Naughty 4Brenda Hampton7h 30m$17
The Dance with Me TrilogyShelley Shepard Gray21h 44m$35
Anne Shirley (Complete 14 Book Collection)Lucy Maud Montgomery126h 16m$2 · $0.00
The DopemanJaQuavis Coleman5h 25m$20
Sherlock Holmes: The Ultimate CollectionArthur Conan Doyle59h 49m$5 · $0.00
My Favorite Husband, Vol. 1Hollywood 360, CBS Radio5h 40m$14
WhistlerAnn Patchett10h 45m4.2 (5)$29 · $0.00
Grand Opening 2Carl Weber9h 16m$20
Sons of Valor II: Violence of ActionBrian Andrews, Jeffrey Wilson12h 34m$23
Malevolent MagicMildred Abbott7h 13m$17
Look TwiceEva Hudson9h 48m$20
Bikes, Toys, and Hot BoyzGenesis Woods, Shantaé13h 9m$23
The Natchez Burning TrilogyGreg Iles96h 18m$53 · $0.00
You may also like
THE COLLECTED POETICAL WORKS OF NATHANIEL HAWTHORNENathaniel Hawthorne5h 49m$2 · $0.00
Number Nine on the Beaufort ScaleEmery C. Walters41m$2 · $0.00
The Grand TourRich Kienzle8h 17m$26 · $0.00
Fierce LoveSonya Curry7h 35m$26 · $0.00
Letters to A DaughterHubert Bland3h 22m$2.30
Pelle the Conqueror — CompleteMartin Andersen Nexø42h 39m$2 · $0.00
Legacies of Struggle and Triumph – 3 Classic Literary Fiction NovelsJack London, David Herbert Lawrence, Thomas Wolfe60h 11m$2
TurnerW. Cosmo Monkhouse3h 1m$2 · $0.00
How You Were BornKate Cayley5h 26m$24 · $0.00
Of Human BondageWilliam Somerset Maugham28h 24m$2 · $0.00
The Flight of Gemma HardyMargot Livesey14h 51m$23
DevotionDani Shapiro7h 20m$24 · $0.00
Bliss and Other StoriesKatherine Mansfield7h 37m$23
The Collected Works of Nikola TeslaNikola Tesla48h 43m$2 · $0.00
The Making of the Artist – 3 Classic Artistic Development NovelsJohann Wolfgang von Goethe, Henri Murger, Henry James37h 49m$2
Aunt Jimmy's WillMabel Osgood Wright4h 15m$2 · $0.00
Coward or Hero?Eugène Leclerc2h 30m$2 · $0.00
Agnes GreyAnne Brontë6h 58m$23 · $0.00
Plain BeautifulSandra Grabman6h 6m$17
The Best American Short Stories 2023Min Jin Lee, Heidi Pitlor14h 59m$33 · $0.00