The Open Door, and the Portrait
Stories of the Seen and the UnseenBy Mrs. Oliphant
Length3h 3m
About this audiobook
In "The Open Door, and the Portrait," Mrs. Oliphant masterfully weaves together themes of personal conflict and societal expectation within the fabric of Victorian-era Britain. Through her characteristic blend of realism and psychological insight, she explores the complexities of human relationships and the often suffocating nature of social conventions. The interlinked narratives present in this collection demonstrate Oliphant's adeptness at capturing the subtleties of character and the profound impact of environment and circumstance on individual lives, reflecting a literary tradition that bridges Romantic introspection with emerging Realist perspectives. Mrs. Oliphant, a pioneering female voice in Victorian literature, is known for her keen observations of gender roles and the nuances of domestic life. Her own experiences as a widow and a mother fueled her exploration of women's autonomy and identity, making her narratives deeply resonant and relatable. Her prolific output, encompassing novels, essays, and critiques, displays a profound understanding of the societal mores of her time, which often influenced her storytelling choices and character developments. I highly recommend "The Open Door, and the Portrait" to any reader intrigued by the intricacies of societal norms and human psychology. This collection not only enriches our understanding of Victorian literature but also invites discussions on the timeless struggle for individual agency amidst societal constraints. Mrs. Oliphant's articulate prose and compelling characterizations promise to engage and provoke thought in readers who appreciate the depth of literary heritage.
Audiobook details
GenreGeneral Fiction, Historical Fiction
Length3 hrs 3 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateSep 15, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
2I THE OPEN DOOR.
3II THE PORTRAIT
Sons and DaughtersMrs. Oliphant3h 39m$2 · $0.00
The Last of the MortimersMrs. Oliphant15h 25m$1 · $0.00
The Laird of Norlaw; A Scottish StoryMrs. Oliphant17h 8m$1 · $0.00
Sir Robert's FortuneMrs. Oliphant17h 10m$1 · $0.00
Jeanne D'Arc: Her Life And DeathMrs. Oliphant11h 13m$1 · $0.00
Who Was Lost and Is FoundMrs. Oliphant10h 45m$2 · $0.00
MadamMrs. Oliphant18h 14m$1 · $0.00
The Ladies LindoresMrs. Oliphant22h 55m$2 · $0.00
The Curate in ChargeMrs. Oliphant7h 56m$2 · $0.00
A Country Gentleman and His FamilyMrs. Oliphant16h 5m$1 · $0.00
The Story of a GovernessMrs. Oliphant15h 29m$1 · $0.00
The Heir Presumptive and the Heir ApparentMrs. Oliphant15h 48m$2 · $0.00
The Doctor's FamilyMrs. Oliphant6h 19m3 (1)$2 · $0.00
The Makers of Modern Rome, in Four BooksMrs. Oliphant18h 13m$1 · $0.00
A Son of the SoilMrs. Oliphant19h 59m$2 · $0.00
The RectorMrs. Oliphant0m$2 · $0.00
The Cuckoo in the NestMrs. Oliphant16h 36m$1 · $0.00
The Ladies LindoresMrs. Oliphant22h 55m$2 · $0.00
At His GatesMrs. Oliphant20h 22m$1 · $0.00
Hester (Summarized Edition)Mrs. Oliphant5h 8m$2
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Searching For ThanksgivingS.E. Smith4h 24m$20
Naughty 4Brenda Hampton7h 30m$17
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Grand Opening 2Carl Weber9h 16m$20
Sons of Valor II: Violence of ActionBrian Andrews, Jeffrey Wilson12h 34m$23
Malevolent MagicMildred Abbott7h 13m$17
Bikes, Toys, and Hot BoyzGenesis Woods, Shantaé13h 9m$23
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Ghetto BastardK’wan7h 37m$20
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The Vineyard BrideKatie Winters5h 5m$15
Protecting The PackJulie Miller5h 43m$24 · $0.00
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The Things We Cannot SayKelly Rimmer13h 48m$33 · $0.00
Their Castilian OrphanAnna Belfrage14h 45m$27
With Fire and Sword, The Deluge & Pan MichaelHenryk Sienkiewicz112h 55m$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
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Jubilee, 50th Anniversary EditionMargaret Walker15h 43m$25 · $0.00
Arch of TriumphErich Maria Remarque15h 51m$28
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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
With Love from HarlemReShonda Tate13h 48m$6 · $0.00
Between Two WorldsUpton Sinclair31h 43m$30
Under the Java MoonHeather B. Moore12h 23m$23
FamilyJ. California Cooper4h 43m$15
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