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
The Ladies LindoresMrs. Oliphant22h 55m$2 · $0.00
The Curate in ChargeMrs. Oliphant7h 56m$1 · $0.00
A Country Gentleman and His FamilyMrs. Oliphant16h 5m$2 · $0.00
The Story of a GovernessMrs. Oliphant15h 29m$2 · $0.00
The Heir Presumptive and the Heir ApparentMrs. Oliphant15h 48m$2 · $0.00
The Doctor's FamilyMrs. Oliphant6h 19m$1 · $0.00
The Makers of Modern Rome, in Four BooksMrs. Oliphant18h 13m$2 · $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
Memoirs and resolutions of Adam Graeme of MossgrayMrs. Oliphant9h 48m$2 · $0.00
Phoebe, JuniorMrs. Oliphant14h 58m$1 · $0.00
A Little Pilgrim: Stories of the Seen and the UnseenMrs. Oliphant2h 40m$1 · $0.00
The Railway Man and His ChildrenMrs. Oliphant20h 17m$2 · $0.00
Madonna MaryMrs. Oliphant18h 54m$2 · $0.00
MadamMrs. Oliphant17h 28m$2 · $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 8m$1 · $0.00
Beyond Temptation & Risky PleasuresBrenda Jackson10h 53m$24 · $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
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
WhistlerAnn Patchett10h 45m5 (1)$29 · $0.00
Grand Opening 2Carl Weber9h 16m$20
War LordBernard Cornwell13h 21m$33 · $0.00
The Complete Jaipur TrilogyAlka Joshi33h 44m$53 · $0.00
Northern ShadowsDaniel Greene12h 52m$23
Shōgun, Part OneJames Clavell24h 19m$35
The Ghost by the Billabong (The Matilda Saga, #5)Jackie French14h 58m$33 · $0.00
The Labyrinth of the SpiritsCarlos Ruiz Zafon27h 55m$53 · $0.00
MusashiEiji Yoshikawa53h 20m$30
The Things We Cannot SayKelly Rimmer13h 48m$33 · $0.00
Their Castilian OrphanAnna Belfrage14h 45m$27
With Fire and Sword, The Deluge & Pan MichaelHenryk Sienkiewicz113h 5m$1 · $0.00
The Complete Works of Henry Rider HaggardHenry Rider Haggard694h 14m$2 · $0.00
The Count of Monte Cristo (With Original Illustrations)Alexandre Dumas54h 7m$2 · $0.00
Eagles over BritainLee Jackson12h 26m$23
Rilla of InglesideLucy Maud Montgomery11h 44m$2 · $0.00
The Palliser Novels: Complete 6 Book CollectionAnthony Trollope182h 37m$2 · $0.00
The Viennese DressmakerKathryn Gauci11h 46m$23 · $0.00
The Man in the Brown Suit & They Came to BaghdadAgatha Christie15h 43m$33 · $0.00
Under the Light of the Italian MoonJennifer Anton12h 28m$23 · $0.00
Jubilee, 50th Anniversary EditionMargaret Walker15h 43m$25 · $0.00
Arch of TriumphErich Maria Remarque15h 51m$28
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