The Lighter Side of English Life
A Humorous Glimpse into Victorian English SocietyBy Frank Frankfort Moore
Length7h 12m
About this audiobook
In 'The Lighter Side of English Life,' Frank Frankfort Moore captures the nuanced tapestry of late Victorian social dynamics through a lens of humor and wit. Utilizing a mix of nostalgic prose and comedic sketches, Moore paints a vivid tableau of everyday life, adorned with the peculiarities and eccentricities characteristic of the period. His stylistic choice forked between subtle irony and playful satire offers readers a refreshing perspective on the mundane, transforming ordinary encounters into moments of profound reflection. This work establishes itself in the context of the burgeoning literary exploration of English life in the late 19th century, melding the personal and the societal in a graceful balance. Frank Frankfort Moore, a prolific author and playwright, was deeply rooted in the literary movements of his time. His diverse background'Äîfrom journalism to the arts'Äîallowed him to observe and commentate on English society with both a critical eye and an affectionate spirit. Growing up in the heart of England, his experiences informed his writing style, propelling him toward capturing both the light-hearted and serious facets of contemporary life. Readers seeking a delightful and engaging examination of English life infused with humor will find 'The Lighter Side of English Life' an invaluable addition to their literary repertoire. Moore's unique storytelling invites you to laugh while simultaneously fostering a deeper understanding of the society from which these tales are drawn. Dive into this delightful exploration, and discover the charm and whimsy that define an era.
Audiobook details
GenreHumor
Length7 hrs 12 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 9, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1CHAPTER ONE—THE VILLAGE
37II.—THE PRINCE'S PARADE
2I—THE ABORIGINES
38CHAPTER TEN—LESSER ENGLISH COUNTRY TOWNS
3II.—THE CENTENARIANS
39I.—STARKIE AND THE STATES
4III. THE POINT OF VIEW
40II.—OUR FATHERS' FOOTSTEPS
5CHAPTER TWO.—OUTSIDE THE VILLAGE
41CHAPTER ELEVEN—THE CATHEDRAL TOWN
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6I.—THE GENERAL
42I.—IN THE SHADOW OF THE MINSTER
7II.—THE DEAR OLD LADY
43II.—THE NEW PALACE
8CHAPTER THREE—THE VILLAGE VILLAS
44III.—ANTE-MORTEM GENEROSITY
9I.—THE PILLARS OF SOCIETY
45IV.—THE BLACK SHEEP
10II.—THE SHATTERING OF THE PILLARS
46CHAPTER TWELVE—A CLOSE CORPORATION
11III.—FLOWERS AND FRIENDSHIPS
47I.—TROLLOPE'S MRS. PROUDIE
12CHAPTER FOUR—THE COMEDIES OF THE COUNTRY HOUSE
48II.—THE INNOVATORS
13I.—LESSEES FROM THE MIDLANDS
49III.—THE PEACEMAKERS
14II.—THE LEGENDS OF THE COUNTRY HOUSE
50IV.—THE VOX HUMANA
15III.—FATE OF THE FAMILY PORTRAITS
51V.—THE PILGRIM'S PROGRESS
16CHAPTER FIVE—THE COUNTY, OLD AND CRUSTED
52VI.—THE ATMOSPHERE OF THE MINSTER
17I.—THE STRANGERS
53CHAPTER THIRTEEN—AMONG THE AMATEURS
18II.—THE INSECT AND THE MAMMOTH
54I.—MR. BARTON'S HIGH NOTE
19CHAPTER SIX—THE OLD COUNTY TOWN
55II.—THE MUSICAL TABLEAUX
20I.—IN THE HIGH STREET
56III.—THE DRAMA
21II.—PRECIOUS PANELLING
57CHAPTER FOURTEEN—THE LIGHTER SIDE OF CLERICAL LIFE
22III.—THE AMENITIES OF THE HIGH STREET
58I.—THE FRANK CANON
23IV.—THE TWO ICONOCLASTS
59II.—THE “CHARPSON”
24V.—THE SOCIAL “SETS”
60III.—THE BIBLE CLASS
25VI.—THE CASE OF MR. STANWELL
61IV.—THE ENCYCLOPÆDIC PARSON
26CHAPTER SEVEN—THE PEOPLE OF MALLINGHAM
62V.—THE ALMONERS
27I.—THE MAYOR
63CHAPTER FIFTEEN—THE CROQUET LAWNS
28II.—THE FIRST FAMILIES
64I.—A CONGENIAL PURSUIT
29III.—MISS LATIMER'S MARRIAGE LINES
65II.—THE PLAYERS
30IV.—THE ENTERPRISE OF MALLINGHAM
66CHAPTER SIXTEEN—ART & THE ARTFUL IN THE PROVINCES
31CHAPTER EIGHT—THE PUSHING PROVINCIAL TOWN
67I.—THE ARTISTIC OUTLOOK
32I.—THE MODERN METHODS
68II.—ART AND THE SHERIFF
33II.—LIBRARIANS WHILE YOU WAIT
69III.—THE COUNTRY PICTURE SALE
34III.—ARCHÆOLOGICAL ENTERPRISE
70IV.—HUMOURS OF THE ROSTRUM
35CHAPTER NINE—RED-TILED SOCIETY
71V. THE ARTFUL AND GOLDSTEIN
36I.—THE ILLUSTRIOUS STRANGER
72VI.—TRICKS AND TRICKS
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