Length8h 28m
About this audiobook
Edith Wharton's "The Mother's Recompense" is a poignant exploration of the nuanced interplay between maternal duty and personal desire, framed within the societal constraints of early 20th-century America. The narrative delves into the life of a mother, Judith, who grapples with her past choices and the long-lasting implications they have on her relationship with her children. Wharton employs a rich, introspective prose style, characteristic of her broader body of work, which often critiques the moral rigidity of contemporary society. Set against the backdrop of post-WWI America, this novel reflects the shifting attitudes toward womanhood and independence, making it a significant contribution to the literary canon of its time. Wharton, an astute observer of social dynamics and a prominent figure in American literature, drew from her own experiences as a woman navigating societal expectations to craft this narrative. Her privileged background and deep engagement with the literary and artistic circles of her era informed her exploration of themes such as sacrifice and redemption, particularly in the lives of women. "The Mother's Recompense" allows readers to glimpse the internal conflicts that defined many women's lives during Wharton's time. I highly recommend this novel to readers interested in feminist literature and the intricate psychology of its characters. Wharton's masterful storytelling invites readers to ponder the complexities of love, obligation, and the quest for personal fulfillment, making it an enduring work that resonates even in today's discussions around motherhood and identity.
Audiobook details
GenreLiterary Classics, General Fiction
Length8 hrs 28 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateMar 2, 2025
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1I.
16XVI.
2II.
17XVII.
3III.
18XVIII.
4IV.
19XIX.
5V.
20XX.
Show all chaptersShow less
6VI.
21XXI.
7VII.
22XXII.
8VIII.
23XXIII.
9IX.
24XXIV.
10X.
25XXV.
11XI.
26XXVI.
12XII.
27XXVII.
13XIII.
28XXVIII.
14XIV.
29XXIX.
15XV.
30XXX.
VersesEdith Wharton1h 23m$2 · $0.00
SummerEdith Wharton7h 31m$1 · $0.00
Old New YorkEdith Wharton10h 21m$1 · $0.00
The Hermit and the Wild Woman, and Other StoriesEdith Wharton4h 53m$2 · $0.00
La sombra de la dudaEdith Wharton3h 4m$12 · $0.00
The Old Maid (The 'Fifties)Edith Wharton2h 48m$2 · $0.00
The Bolted DoorEdith Wharton1h 50m$2 · $0.00
In MoroccoEdith Wharton7h 12m$1 · $0.00
Sous la neigeEdith Wharton4h 9m$1 · $0.00
The Decoration of HousesEdith Wharton, Ogden Codman4h 47m$2 · $0.00
Italian Villas and Their GardensEdith Wharton5h 41m$1 · $0.00
Old New YorkEdith Wharton10h 2m$1 · $0.00
Crucial InstancesEdith Wharton4h 10m$2 · $0.00
The House of MirthEdith Wharton14h 12m$2 · $0.00
Tales of Men and GhostsEdith Wharton11h 33m$1 · $0.00
Les metteurs en scèneEdith Wharton7h 30m$2 · $0.00
The TouchstoneEdith Wharton4h 16m$2 · $0.00
The Custom of the CountryEdith Wharton14h 9m$2 · $0.00
The Custom of the Country (Summarized Edition)Edith Wharton4h 58m$2
The Complete Works of Jane Austen (Unabridged)Jane Austen88h 8m5 (1)$1 · $0.00
WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE Ultimate Collection: ALL 38 Plays & Complete PoetryWilliam Shakespeare152h 46m$2 · $0.00
C. S. LewisC. S. Lewis38h 55m$30
The Jeeves and Wooster Stories: The Complete Collection (33 Books)P. G. Wodehouse21h 57m$15 · $0.00
The Gulag Archipelago Volume 3Aleksandr I. Solzhenitsyn21h 56m$46 · $0.00
Charles Dickens: Complete WorksCharles Dickens814h 50m$2 · $0.00
Sherlock Holmes: The Ultimate CollectionArthur Conan Doyle59h 49m$5 · $0.00
The Complete Works of Fyodor Dostoyevsky: Novels, Short Stories and Autobiographical WritingsFyodor Dostoyevsky271h 27m$2 · $0.00
The Complete Works: Charlotte, Emily, Anne, Patrick & Branwell BrontëCharlotte Brontë, Anne Brontë, Emily Brontë138h 12m$1 · $0.00
L. M. Montgomery – Premium Collection: Novels, Short Stories, Poetry & MemoirsLucy Maud Montgomery155h 55m$2 · $0.00
MARK TWAIN: 12 Novels, 195 Short Stories, Autobiography, 10 Travel Books, 160+ Essays & Speeches (Illustrated)Mark Twain416h 24m5 (2)$2 · $0.00
The Great Gatsby: Original 1925 Edition (An F. Scott Fitzgerald Classic NovelFrancis Scott Fitzgerald4h 45m$18 · $0.00
The Complete Works of TolstoyLeo Tolstoy412h 44m$1 · $0.00
Louisa May Alcott: 16 Novels in One Volume (Illustrated Edition)Louisa May Alcott141h 35m$2 · $0.00
The Fire Next TimeJames Baldwin2h 25m$15
The Complete Works of Oscar WildeOscar Wilde80h 38m$1 · $0.00
The Complete Books of F. Scott Fitzgerald (all his 5 novels + all 4 short story collections published during his lifetime)F. Scott Fitzgerald86h 48m$2 · $0.00
The Count of Monte Cristo (With Original Illustrations)Alexandre Dumas54h 7m$1 · $0.00
Braving the TruthRachel Held Evans11h 31m$29 · $0.00
Richard Wagamese SelectedRichard Wagamese3h 14m$15
The Chronicles of Narnia Complete Audio CollectionC. S. Lewis33h 46m5 (2)$52 · $0.00
Under His ProtectionB. Love5h 7m$15
Heart of IronC. M. Alongi15h 24m$30
Ethic IIAshley Antoinette9h 1m$20
RiversnowTess Thompson8h 11m$20
Supreme ClienteleAshley & JaQuavis8h 58m$20
Body Refinement in a Beast Tamer’s World, Book 1Seth Ring14h 7m$27
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
You may also like
The Garnett GirlsGeorgina Moore11h 27m$29 · $0.00
When It Happens to YouMolly Ringwald6h 19m$24 · $0.00
In Too DeepDwayne S. Joseph6h 40m$17
The DivorceMoa Herngren10h$29 · $0.00
The Battle of LifeCharles Dickens2h 55m$2 · $0.00
We're Not FightingJ.M. Snyder38m$2 · $0.00
The State of AffairsEsther Perel11h 58m$8 · $0.00
CorazónJamie Craig3h 58m$4.50 · $0.00
The Greatest Lie of AllJillian Cantor9h 22m$29 · $0.00
My Man's Best Friend IITresser Henderson9h 11m$20
The WomanizersDwayne S. Joseph10h 19m$20
Divorcing the DevilDwan Abrams7h 17m$17
Our Lady of the PrairieThisbe Nissen15h 6m$23 · $0.00
The Permanent HusbandFyodor Dostoyevsky5h 33m$2.30
The FulfillmentLaVyrle Spencer11h 22m$29 · $0.00
Anna Karenina (Translated 1901 by Constance Garnett)Leo Tolstoy38h 25m$2 · $0.00
If It Isn’t LoveDwayne S. Joseph5h 12m$15
NaughtyBrenda Hampton10h 28m$23
The Side Of The AngelsBasil King11h 6m$2 · $0.00
Both Sides of the Fence 3M. T. Pope7h 56m$20