The House of Mammon
A Tale of Greed, Power, and Betrayal in Victorian EnglandBy Fred M. White
Length10h 55m
About this audiobook
In "The House of Mammon," Fred M. White intricately weaves a narrative that explores the dynamics of wealth, greed, and morality within the framework of early 20th-century society. The novel unfolds in a vivid, realistic manner that captures the psychological tension experienced by its characters, each grappling with their desires against the backdrop of societal expectations. White's stylistic choices, characterized by eloquent prose and a keen sense of irony, invite readers to ponder the true cost of avarice and the inherent contradictions of materialism. Fred M. White, a prominent writer of the late Victorian and Edwardian eras, drew upon his own observations of London's affluent society and its discontents. His vast literary oeuvre, encompassing crime novels, romance, and adventure tales, reflects a deep engagement with contemporary issues such as class disparity and the moral dilemmas that wealth brings. White's background as a newspaper journalist likely sharpened his insight into human nature and social commentary, which he adeptly transmits in this thought-provoking narrative. This compelling work not only entertains but also serves as a cautionary tale for modern readers, making it a relevant addition to discussions of ethics in capitalism. I recommend "The House of Mammon" to those interested in historical fiction that probes the darker recesses of ambition and the moral implications of prosperity.
Audiobook details
GenreHistorical Fiction, General Fiction
Length10 hrs 55 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 9, 2021
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
26Chapter XXV.
2Chapter I.
27Chapter XXVI.
3Chapter II.
28Chapter XXVII.
4Chapter III.
29Chapter XXVIII.
5Chapter IV.
30Chapter XXIX.
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6Chapter V.
31Chapter XXX.
7Chapter VI.
32Chapter XXXI.
8Chapter VII.
33Chapter XXXII.
9Chapter VIII.
34Chapter XXXIII.
10Chapter IX.
35Chapter XXXIV.
11Chapter X.
36Chapter XXXV.
12Chapter XI.
37Chapter XXXVI.
13Chapter XII.
38Chapter XXXVII.
14Chapter XIII.
39Chapter XXXVIII.
15Chapter XIV.
40Chapter XXXIX.
16Chapter XV.
41Chapter XL.
17Chapter XVI.
42Chapter XLI.
18Chapter XVII.
43Chapter XLII.
19Chapter XVIII.
44Chapter XLIII.
20Chapter XIX.
45Chapter XLIV.
21Chapter XX.
46Chapter XLV.
22Chapter XXI.
47Chapter XLVI.
23Chapter XXII.
48Chapter XLVII.
24Chapter XXIII.
49Chapter XLVIII.
25Chapter XXIV.
50Chapter XLIX.
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