The Son of His Father (Vol. 1-3) (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. A Victorian Domestic Drama of Inheritance, Family Duty, and Paternal LegacyBy Mrs. Oliphant
Length19h 54m
About this audiobook
The Son of His Father (Vol. 1–3) is a characteristic Victorian three-decker in which Mrs. Oliphant examines the pressures of inheritance—not merely of property, but of temperament, reputation, and moral obligation. Set within the carefully observed world of middle-class domestic life, the novel unfolds through social encounter, family tension, and inward hesitation rather than melodrama alone. Its style is lucid, ironic, and psychologically attentive, placing it within the realist tradition of later nineteenth-century fiction while retaining the expansive architecture expected of circulating-library novels. Mrs. Oliphant, born Margaret Oliphant Wilson in Scotland in 1828, was one of the most prolific and perceptive writers of the Victorian age. Widowed young and burdened with supporting an extended family, she wrote with unusual authority about dependence, duty, money, and the fragile negotiations of respectability. Her long association with Blackwood's Magazine and her experience as novelist, critic, and biographer sharpened the social intelligence evident throughout this work. Readers interested in Victorian realism, family psychology, and the moral economies of domestic fiction will find this novel rewarding. It is especially recommended to admirers of Trollope, Gaskell, and George Eliot who value subtle characterization over sensation.
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
GenreLiterary Classics, General Fiction
Length19 hrs 54 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateMay 17, 2020
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Son of His Father (Vol. 1-3) (Annotated)
2Introduction
3Synopsis
4Historical Context
5Volume 1
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6CHAPTER I. WHEN HE WAS A CHILD.
7CHAPTER II. WHEN HE WAS A CHILD (CONTINUED).
8CHAPTER III. HOW HE WAS TO BEGIN LIFE.
9CHAPTER IV. JOHN’S CHOICE.
10CHAPTER V. AN ADVENTURE.
11CHAPTER VI. GRANDMAMMA.
12CHAPTER VII. COMRADES.
13CHAPTER VIII. A CALL FOR EMILY.
14CHAPTER IX. JOHN’S LETTER.
15CHAPTER X. THE REPLY.
16CHAPTER XI. THE SHADOW OF DEATH.
17CHAPTER XII. EMILY.
18CHAPTER XIII. WHAT THE PARISH THOUGHT.
19CHAPTER XIV. MR. SANDFORD’S DAUGHTER.
20CHAPTER XV. A VISIT TO THE FOUNDRY.
21CHAPTER XVI. RESEARCH.
22CHAPTER XVII. MOTHER AND SON.
23CHAPTER XVIII. FAREWELL.
24Volume 2
25CHAPTER I. OUT IN THE WORLD.
26CHAPTER II. LONDON.
27CHAPTER III. SUSIE.
28CHAPTER IV. ON HIS TRIAL.
29CHAPTER V. BROTHER AND SISTER.
30CHAPTER VI. BEGINNING LIFE.
31CHAPTER VII. A MAN GROWN.
32CHAPTER VIII. A NIGHT ADVENTURE.
33CHAPTER IX. GOING BACK.
34CHAPTER X. THE WELCOME.
35CHAPTER XI. THE OLD HOUSE.
36CHAPTER XII. SUSIE.
37CHAPTER XIII. A NEW INFLUENCE.
38CHAPTER XIV. THE VITA NUOVA.
39CHAPTER XV. A FAMILY CONCLAVE.
40CHAPTER XVI. SUSIE’S SHARE.
41CHAPTER XVII. JOHN’S RESOLUTION.
42CHAPTER XVIII. A PHILOSOPHER.
43Volume 3
44CHAPTER I. THE GREAT SCHEME.
45CHAPTER II. MR. SANDFORD’S SECRETARY.
46CHAPTER III. JOHN ON HIS TRIAL.
47CHAPTER IV. DEFEATED AND WRONGED.
48CHAPTER V. THE CULPRIT.
49CHAPTER VI. A CRISIS.
50CHAPTER VII. MRS. SANDFORD’S VIEW.
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