Length13h 51m
About this audiobook
In "The House of Bondage" by Reginald Wright Kauffman, readers are thrust into the gritty underbelly of early 20th-century urban life, where the stark realities of poverty, exploitation, and human trafficking are laid bare. Through the harrowing journey of protagonist Mary Denison, Kauffman exposes the brutal mechanisms of a society that traps women in cycles of despair and oppression. This powerful narrative not only captures the struggles of its time but also resonates deeply with contemporary issues of social justice, gender inequality, and the fight for human dignity. Kauffman's incisive portrayal of systemic corruption and the resilience of the human spirit makes "The House of Bondage" a timeless and compelling read that challenges readers to confront the ongoing battles against exploitation and to advocate for a more equitable world.
Audiobook details
GenreYoung Adult, Children's Literature
Length13 hrs 51 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateMay 7, 2024
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
2I "AS IF THE SPRING WERE ALL YOUR OWN"
3II A DEED OF TRUST
4III THE SPECTER OF FEAR
5IV AWAKENING
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6V THE BIRDS OF PREY
7VI AN ANGEL UNAWARES
8VII HOLIDAY
9VIII MR. WESLEY DYKER
10IX THE COURT OF A MERCHANT-PRINCE
11X ANOTHER SPHERE
12XI UNDER THE LASH
13XII ON STRIKE
14XIII JAIL-DELIVERY
15XIV RIVINGTON STREET
16XV IMPARTIAL JUSTICE
17XVI SANCTUARY
18XVII "A NET BY THE WAYSIDE"
19XVIII IN SERVICE
20XIX "FIAT JUSTITIA RUAT CAELUM"
21XX THE SANCTITY OF THE HOME
22XXI AN ANCIENT PROBLEM
23XXII THE SERPENTS' DEN
24XXIII KATIE'S DAY
25XXIV MARIAN'S WAY
26XXV DAUGHTERS OF ISHMAEL
27XXVI "THE LEAST OF THESE"
28XXVII JUDGMENT
29XXVIII HUSKS OF THE SWINE
30XXIX THE DOORS OF THE SHADOW
31XXX HER FATHER'S HOUSE
32EDITOR'S NOTE
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