The Sweet-Scented Name
Love, Obsession, and Madness in 19th Century Russia: A Dark Exploration of the Human PsycheBy Fyodor Sologub
Length5h 5m
About this audiobook
In "The Sweet-Scented Name," Fyodor Sologub weaves a haunting tale that delves into the depths of human desire and existential angst, mirroring the complexities of early 20th-century Russian society. The narrative, rich with symbolism and poetic imagery, explores the life of its protagonist, revealing a world tinged with both beauty and despair. The literary style is marked by Sologub's masterful use of sensual language, which transforms mundane experiences into profound reflections on identity and existence. This novel, nestled within the Symbolist movement, challenges conventional narrative structures and invites readers to immerse themselves fully in the psychological landscapes of its characters, making it a unique contribution to Russian literature of its time. Fyodor Sologub, born in 1863, was not only a novelist but also a playwright and poet, which significantly influenced the lyrical quality of his writing. His life as a school teacher and observations of the socio-political environment of St. Petersburg shaped his literary voice, imbuing his works with a deep understanding of the human condition. Sologub'Äôs engagement with mysticism and philosophy further enriches "The Sweet-Scented Name," providing layers of meaning that resonate with his personal experiences and the collective consciousness of an era in transition. Readers who are drawn to introspective narratives that challenge societal norms and explore the depths of human emotion will find "The Sweet-Scented Name" a compelling read. For those interested in the interplay between beauty and melancholy, Sologub's novel offers a profound exploration of the interconnections between love, loss, and identity, making it an essential addition to the canon of Russian literature.
Audiobook details
GenreMystery and Thriller, Horror
Length5 hrs 5 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateApr 10, 2021
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
16The Lady in Fetters
2Wings
17The Kiss of the Unborn
3The Sweet-Scented Name
18The Hungry Gleam
4Turandina
19The Little Stick
5Lohengrin
20Equality
Show all chaptersShow less
6Who art Thou?
21Adventures of a Cobble-Stone
7The Dress of the Lily and of the Cabbage
22The Future
8She who wore a Crown
23The Road and the Light
9The Delicate Child
24The Keys
10The Bit of Candy
25The Independent Leaves
11The Lump of Sugar
26The Crimson Ribbon
12The Bull
27Slayers of Innocent Babes
13The Golden Post
28The Herald of the Beast
14So arose a Misunderstanding
29On the other Side of the River Mairure
15Frogs
30The Candles
More from Fyodor Sologub
Glen AffricKarine Giebel22h 51m4.5 (3.2K)$46 · $0.00
Deadly Badlands PursuitSharee Stover5h 53m4.6 (361)$12 · $0.00
Crime and Punishment (The Unabridged Garnett Translation) (Annotated)Fyodor Dostoevsky24h 25m4.5 (15.4K)$1.99 · $0.00
Three ComradesErich Maria Remarque15h 50m4.5 (47.3K)$2 · $0.00
AngelAnita Waller10h 30m4.6 (672)$30 · $0.00
The BorderDon Winslow29h 8m4.5 (35.7K)$53 · $0.00
FlashpointCatherine Coulter11h 38m4.5 (11.6K)$29 · $0.00
The Man in the Brown Suit & They Came to BaghdadAgatha Christie15h 43m4.6 (495)$33 · $0.00
Fang Si-Chi's First Love ParadiseYi-Han Lin8h 25m4.5 (4K)$26 · $0.00
The Rose CodeKate Quinn16h 2m4.4 (493.7K)$33 · $0.00
No Woman Left BehindJulie Moffett8h 49m4.5 (3K)$25 · $0.00
CovertJanie Crouch6h 15m4.5 (2K)$12 · $0.00
Cold Case InvestigationNicole Helm5h 30m4.6 (321)$5 · $0.00
The ReunionJana DeLeon6h 31m4.5 (1.6K)$12 · $0.00
Courage Under FireSharon Dunn5h 50m4.5 (730)$24 · $0.00
Decoding the TruthJulie Miller7h 31m4.6 (350)$12 · $0.00
Murder Gone ColdB.J. Daniels5h 50m4.5 (562)$12 · $0.00
Crime and PunishmentFyodor Dostoyevsky23h 14m4.4 (1.3M)$1 · $0.00
Exit FeeBrad Taylor3h 16m4.5 (1.9K)$18 · $0.00
Sworn to ProtectShirlee McCoy5h 7m4.5 (1K)$12 · $0.00
Dark of NightJonathan Maberry, Rachael Lavin4h 59m4.4 (3.8K)$20 · $0.00
The Renegade HunterLynsay Sands10h 7m4.4 (17.3K)$29 · $0.00
Lost GodsBrom14h 50m4.4 (18.5K)$33 · $0.00
The AccusedJana DeLeon6h 32m4.4 (3.9K)$12 · $0.00
Corpus HermeticumHermes Trismegistus3h 43m4.4 (8.6K)$7 · $0.00
LambChristopher Moore15h 22m4.3 (211.3K)$33 · $0.00
CARMILLA (Gothic Classic) (Annotated)Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu4h 2m4.4 (1K)$1.99 · $0.00
The ExorcistWilliam Peter Blatty12h 52m4.3 (285.9K)$8 · $0.00
Lost ValleyWalt Browning7h 47m4.3 (5.4K)$20 · $0.00
Twice TemptedJeaniene Frost8h 17m4.3 (54.8K)$26 · $0.00
1984George Orwell12h 18m4.3 (6M)$25 · $0.00
The Best Tales of Edgar Allan PoeEdgar Allan Poe5h 19m4.4 (2.2K)$1 · $0.00
Hollywood DeadRichard Kadrey9h 22m4.3 (5.5K)$29 · $0.00
Frankenstein (The Uncensored 1818 Edition) (Annotated)Mary Shelley9h 25m4.3 (1.7M)$3 · $0.00
The Collected Ghost StoriesM. R. James18h 30m4.3 (12.1K)$2 · $0.00
Jane Eyre (Annotated)Charlotte Brontë22h 44m4.2 (2.4M)$2 · $0.00
The Chance of a Lifetime (Musaicum Romance Classics)Grace Livingston Hill8h 27m4.3 (862)$1 · $0.00
Heat 2Michael Mann, Meg Gardiner18h 39m4.3 (20.9K)$40 · $0.00
The Silence of Bonaventure ArrowRita Leganski11h 23m4.3 (7.5K)$29 · $0.00
Zanoni (Annotated)Edward Bulwer-Lytton17h 9m4.4 (301)$2 · $0.00
You may also like
40 novelleHans Christian10h 37m4.4 (433)$3.50 · $0.00
The Complete Fairy Tales of Hans Christian Andersen - 120+ Wonderful Stories for ChildrenHans Christian Andersen39h 53m4.4 (111.5K)$1 · $0.00
Through the Looking-GlassLewis Carroll3h 24m4.2 (680.2K)$3 · $0.00
Andersen's Fairy TalesHans Christian Andersen5h 24m4.3 (298.3K)$2.30
The Complete Works of Lewis CarrollLewis Carroll44h 38m4.5 (3.3K)$1 · $0.00
A Double StoryGeorge MacDonald3h 37m4.3 (5.2K)$2.30 · $0.00
The Little Match Girl & Other Christmas Stories by Hans Christian AndersenHans Christian Andersen5h 32m4.1 (25.1K)$1 · $0.00
The Complete Fairy Tales of Hans Christian Andersen (127 Stories in one volume)Hans Christian Andersen39h 40m4.4 (2.7K)$1 · $0.00
StrayElissa Sussman7h 50m3.7 (3.1K)$26 · $0.00
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland & Alice Through the Looking-Glass (Illustrated Edition) (Annotated)Lewis Carroll7h 49m4.4 (27.1K)$1.99 · $0.00
The Complete Fairy Tales of Hans Christian Andersen: 127 Stories in one volume (Annotated)Hans Christian Andersen40h 9m4.1 (5.7K)$2 · $0.00
Little JohannesFrederik van Eeden4h 36m3.7 (3.1K)$2 · $0.00
The Land of Heart's DesireW. B. Yeats1h 44m3.8 (1.5K)$1 · $0.00
Mary Poppins in the ParkP. L. Travers5h 36m4.3 (8.1K)$20
Hans Christian Andersen: Complete Fairy Tales Collection (Children's Classics Series)Hans Christian Andersen39h 32m$1 · $0.00
A Christmas Greeting: A Series of StoriesH. C. Andersen3h 44m3.3 (98)$1 · $0.00
The Complete Fairy Tales of Hans Christian Andersen (127 Stories in one volume) (Annotated)Hans Christian Andersen40h 12m4.6 (22)$2 · $0.00
Children's WaysJames Sully4h 54m$2 · $0.00
The Little Match Girl & Other Christmas Stories by Hans Christian Andersen (Annotated)Hans Christian Andersen6h$2 · $0.00
The flying carpetVarious5h 22m$1 · $0.00