The Provincial Lady Goes Further (Illustrated Edition) (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. A Humorous Tale - Satirical Sequel to The Diary of a Provincial Lady From the Famous Author of Thank Heaven Fasting & The Way Things AreBy E. M. Delafield
Length7h 12m
About this audiobook
In The Provincial Lady Goes Further, E. M. Delafield resumes the incomparable diary-form comedy of her harried, observant heroine, now drawn beyond domestic Devon into the wider claims of literary London, publishers, lectures, parties, and persistent financial anxiety. The prose is deceptively light: clipped entries, ironic understatement, and exquisite comic timing transform errands, social embarrassments, and household negotiations into a sharp anatomy of middle-class feminine life between the wars. In literary context, it extends the interwar comic tradition of self-conscious domestic realism while quietly exposing the pressures beneath its polished surfaces. Delafield, born Edmée Elizabeth Monica Dashwood, was herself deeply placed within the worlds she satirized: the daughter of a novelist, educated in convents, experienced in wartime service, and long familiar with provincial respectability, marriage, motherhood, and professional authorship. Her work for Time and Tide and her own literary career inform the book's amused but unsentimental treatment of women who must be charming, competent, economical, and creative all at once. This illustrated edition is warmly recommended to readers who value wit with intellectual substance. It will especially delight admirers of diary fiction, interwar satire, and women's writing that turns ordinary life into art without diminishing its difficulty.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 4.3 (18)
Includes Goodreads
GenreHumor, General Fiction
Length7 hrs 12 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJul 30, 2015
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Provincial Lady Goes Further (Illustrated Edition) (Annotated)
2Introduction
3Synopsis
4Historical Context
5The Provincial Lady Goes Further (Illustrated Edition) (pt. 1)
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6The Provincial Lady Goes Further (Illustrated Edition) (pt. 2)
7The Provincial Lady Goes Further (Illustrated Edition) (pt. 3)
8Analysis
9Reflection
10Memorable Quotes
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