The Potiphar Papers
A Satirical Look at New York High Society in the Gilded AgeBy George William Curtis
Length4h 23m
About this audiobook
In 'The Potiphar Papers,' George William Curtis presents a keenly satirical examination of 19th-century American society through an epistolary format. The work eschews the conventions of conventional narratives, employing humor and irony to explore themes of class, race, and morality. Through the letters of the protagonist, Curtis critiques the social hypocrisies and political issues prevalent in his time, all while crafting a rich tapestry of characters that embody the diverse spectrum of societal attitudes. The literary style showcases Curtis's eloquence and astute observations, inviting readers to engage deeply with the psyche of a nation grappling with its identity. George William Curtis, a prominent figure in American literature and a vigorous advocate for social reform, was influenced by his experiences in the political sphere and his commitment to issues such as abolition and education. His background as a writer for various periodicals and his interactions with influential contemporary figures illuminated the complexities of American life during an era marked by tumultuous change. These experiences profoundly influenced his critical perspective, which is vividly reflected in 'The Potiphar Papers.' This book is a must-read for scholars and enthusiasts of American literature seeking to understand the interplay of humor and social commentary in 19th-century texts. Curtis's wit and incisive critique resonate powerfully today, making 'The Potiphar Papers' not just a historical artifact, but an enduring exploration of societal morals that challenges readers to reflect on contemporary issues.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 3.6 (37)
Includes LibraryThing, Amazon, Goodreads
GenreHumor
Length4 hrs 23 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 19, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1PREFATORY LETTER TO REV. CREAM CHEESE.: REV. AND DEAR SIR:
2I. — “OUR BEST SOCIETY.”
3II. — OUR NEW LIVERY, AND OTHER THINGS.
4III. — A MEDITATION BY PAUL POTIPHAR, ESQ.
5IV. — FROM THE SUMMER DIARY OF MINERVA
Show all chaptersShow less
6V. — THE POTIPHARS IN PARIS.
7VI. — KURZ PACHA TO THE KING OF SENNAAR,
8VII. — FROM THE REV. HENRY DOVE TO MRS. POTIPHAR.
More from George William Curtis
Literary and Social EssaysGeorge William Curtis5h 42m$1.99 · $0.00
From the Easy Chair (Vol. 1-3) (Annotated)George William Curtis13h 22m$2 · $0.00
TrumpsGeorge William Curtis17h 34m$2 · $0.00
Ars Recte Vivendi; Being Essays Contributed to "The Easy Chair"George William Curtis2h 36m$2 · $0.00
Prue and IGeorge William Curtis4h 15m3.5 (11)$2 · $0.00
Early Letters of George Wm. Curtis to John S. Dwight; Brook Farm and ConcordGeorge William Curtis5h 24m$1 · $0.00
Lost In TranslationAudrey Davis9h 15m4.4 (235)Free
Woman UninterruptedBrodie Kane7h 1m4.6 (562)$24 · $0.00
1984 & Animal Farm (Annotated)George Orwell15h 54m4.5 (220.8K)$3.99 · $0.00
Kingsblood Royal (Annotated)Sinclair Lewis14h 42m4.6 (264)$2 · $0.00
This Is Going to HurtAdam Kay5h 47m4.4 (444.7K)$24 · $0.00
You Will Get Through This NightDaniel Howell6h 56m4.4 (11.8K)$24 · $0.00
Northanger Abbey (Annotated)Jane Austen10h 7m4.5 (1.6K)$2 · $0.00
My Dear HamiltonStephanie Dray, Laura Kamoie23h 7m4.4 (63.6K)$46 · $0.00
THE SCREWTAPE LETTERS & SCREWTAPE PROPOSES A TOAST (Annotated)C. S. Lewis5h 6m4.4 (471K)$2 · $0.00
BufferingHannah Hart5h 55m4.4 (12.4K)$24 · $0.00
The Office BFFsJenna Fischer, Angela Kinsey8h 26m4.3 (45.4K)$26 · $0.00
The Collected Stories of Dorothy ParkerDorothy Parker8h 36m4.3 (13.6K)$1 · $0.00
LambChristopher Moore15h 22m4.3 (211.3K)$33 · $0.00
#IMomSoHardKristin Hensley, Jen Smedley7h 19m4.3 (7.3K)$24 · $0.00
Mixed PlateJo Koy8h 18m4.3 (7.1K)$26 · $0.00
Over the TopJonathan Van Ness5h 50m4.3 (87.3K)$24 · $0.00
It Never EndsTom Scharpling8h 53m4.4 (2.3K)$20 · $0.00
More Tales of the CityArmistead Maupin8h 23m4.3 (22.6K)$26 · $0.00
Joyful Recollections of TraumaPaul Scheer6h 38m4.3 (8.2K)$7 · $0.00
More Than a WomanCaitlin Moran9h 31m4.3 (16.8K)$29 · $0.00
You may also like
Bare Minimum ParentingJames Breakwell4h 7m3.7 (1.7K)$20 · $0.00
Seven Kinds of People You Find in BookshopsShaun Bythell2h 1m3.7 (10.3K)$15 · $0.00
Augustus Carp, Esq., by Himself: Being the Autobiography of a Really Good Man (Annotated)H. H. Sir Bashford6h 43m3.9 (1.4K)$1.99 · $0.00
The Diary of a NobodyGeorge Grossmith, Weedon Grossmith4h 28m3.9 (26.4K)$11 · $0.00
Is sex necessary?E.B. White, James Thurber3h 15m3.7 (3.2K)$1.99 · $0.00
The Life and Opinions of Tristram ShandyLaurence Sterne19h 54m3.9 (98.4K)$3.50 · $0.00
The Diary of a Nobody (Unabridged)George Grossmith, Weedon Grossmith5h 14m3.9 (26.3K)$2 · $0.00
Love and Freindship, and Other Early WorksJane Austen4h 26m3.7 (12.9K)$1 · $0.00
How to Train Your HumanBabas1h 50m4.1 (1.5K)$16 · $0.00
The Diary of a NobodyGeorge Grossmith, Weedon Grossmith4h 31m4.0 (62.8K)$12
The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, GentlemanLaurence Sterne19h 58m3.9 (92.8K)$2.30
The Life and Opinions of Tristram ShandyLaurence Sterne19h 54m3.9 (34.8K)$1.20 · $0.00
Mr. Mulliner SpeakingP. G. Wodehouse6h 30m4.2 (2.9K)$17
Is Sex Necessary? Or, Why You Feel the Way You DoJames Thurber, E. B. White3h 5m3.8 (1.1K)$20
The Man Who Knew Coolidge (Annotated)Sinclair Lewis6h 49m$2 · $0.00
Petty Troubles of Married Life, First PartHonoré de Balzac3h 8m$1 · $0.00
Gullible's Travels etc.Ring Lardner4h 50m3.8 (83)$2.30
Race Me in a Lobster SuitKelly Mahon2h 55m3.5 (472)$17 · $0.00
The $30,000 Bequest and Other StoriesMark Twain10h 18m3.5 (889)$3.50 · $0.00
John Bull's Womankind (Les Filles de John Bull)Max O'Rell6h 46m$2 · $0.00