Length22h 24m
About this audiobook
Frances Hodgson Burnett's "The Shuttle" is a compelling exploration of cultural contrasts and female agency set against the backdrop of early 20th-century society. This novel, characterized by its richly drawn characters and vivid prose, oscillates between the privileged life in America and the complexities of England's aristocracy. Through the lens of the protagonist, Rosalie, Burnett delves into themes of identity, resilience, and the power dynamics within marriage, making the text both a critique of societal norms and a celebration of women's independence in a rapidly changing world. Frances Hodgson Burnett, renowned for her classic children's literature, such as "The Secret Garden," drew upon her own experiences as an immigrant and her keen observations of social class disparities throughout her life. Her ability to weave intricate narratives about women seeking autonomy is further amplified in "The Shuttle," reflecting her lifelong advocacy for women's rights and social reform during a time when such perspectives were often marginalized. Burnett's personal journey undoubtedly informs her portrayal of characters grappling with societal constraints. This novel is highly recommended for readers interested in the interplay between feminism and society as viewed through a historical lens. Burnett's deft storytelling and keen insights make "The Shuttle" not only an engaging read but also a significant commentary on the era's challenges, offering valuable perspectives on the evolution of women's roles that resonate even today.
Audiobook details
GenreRomance, Historical Fiction
Length22 hrs 24 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJul 20, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
27CHAPTER XXVI: “WHAT IT MUST BE TO YOU—JUST YOU!”
2CHAPTER I: THE WEAVING OF THE SHUTTLE
28CHAPTER XXVII: LIFE
3CHAPTER II: A LACK OF PERCEPTION
29CHAPTER XXVIII: SETTING THEM THINKING
4CHAPTER III: YOUNG LADY ANSTRUTHERS
30CHAPTER XXIX: THE THREAD OF G. SELDEN
5CHAPTER IV: A MISTAKE OF THE POSTBOY'S
31CHAPTER XXX: A RETURN
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6CHAPTER V: ON BOTH SIDES OF THE ATLANTIC
32CHAPTER XXXI: NO, SHE WOULD NOT
7CHAPTER VI: AN UNFAIR ENDOWMENT
33CHAPTER XXXII: A GREAT BALL
8CHAPTER VII: ON BOARD THE “MERIDIANA”
34CHAPTER XXXIII: FOR LADY JANE
9CHAPTER VIII: THE SECOND-CLASS PASSENGER
35CHAPTER XXXIV: RED GODWYN
10CHAPTER IX: LADY JANE GREY
36CHAPTER XXXV: THE TIDAL WAVE
11CHAPTER X: “IS LADY ANSTRUTHERS AT HOME?”
37CHAPTER XXXVI
12CHAPTER XI: “I THOUGHT YOU HAD ALL FORGOTTEN.”
38CHAPTER XXXVII: CLOSED CORRIDORS
13CHAPTER XII: UGHTRED
39CHAPTER XXXVIII: AT SHANDY'S
14CHAPTER XIII: ONE OF THE NEW YORK DRESSES
40CHAPTER XXXIX: ON THE MARSHES
15CHAPTER XIV: IN THE GARDENS
41CHAPTER XL: “DON'T GO ON WITH THIS”
16CHAPTER XV: THE FIRST MAN
42CHAPTER XLI: SHE WOULD DO SOMETHING
17CHAPTER XVI: THE PARTICULAR INCIDENT
43CHAPTER XLII: IN THE BALLROOM
18CHAPTER XVII: TOWNLINSON & SHEPPARD
44CHAPTER XLIII: HIS CHANCE
19CHAPTER XVIII: THE FIFTEENTH EARL OF MOUNT DUNSTAN
45CHAPTER XLIV: A FOOTSTEP
20CHAPTER XIX: SPRING IN BOND STREET
46CHAPTER XLV: THE PASSING BELL
21CHAPTER XX: THINGS OCCUR IN STORNHAM VILLAGE
47CHAPTER XLVI: LISTENING
22CHAPTER XXI: KEDGERS
48CHAPTER XLVII: “I HAVE NO WORD OR LOOK TO REMEMBER”
23CHAPTER XXII: ONE OF MR. VANDERPOEL'S LETTERS
49CHAPTER XLVIII: THE MOMENT
24CHAPTER XXIII: INTRODUCING G. SELDEN
50CHAPTER XLIX: AT STORNHAM AND AT BROADMORLANDS
25CHAPTER XXIV: THE POLITICAL ECONOMY OF STORNHAM
51CHAPTER L: THE PRIMEVAL THING
26CHAPTER XXV: “WE BEGAN TO MARRY THEM, MY GOOD FELLOW!”
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