Length23h 16m
About this audiobook
Mrs. Oliphant's "The Three Brothers; Complete" is a rich tapestry of Victorian family dynamics, social mores, and moral introspection, encapsulated in a narrative characterized by its poignant realism and intricate character development. The novel intricately weaves the lives of three brothers navigating the complexities of familial obligations, individual aspirations, and societal expectations in the context of 19th-century Britain. Oliphant's literary style exhibits a keen psychological insight and a fluid narrative voice that invites readers into the inner lives of her characters, offering a nuanced exploration of their hopes and despair. Born in 1828 in Scotland, Margaret Oliphant earned acclaim as a novelist, biographer, and literary critic. Her extensive body of work often reflects her own experiences of loss, as well as her observations on gender and class issues during a transformative period in British history. These influences are evident in "The Three Brothers," where familial relationships and societal pressures are deftly unraveled, showcasing her ability to blend personal narrative with broader social themes. I highly recommend "The Three Brothers; Complete" for readers seeking an intimate and thought-provoking exploration of human relations and social constraints. Oliphant's perceptive storytelling and rich character portrayals make this a seminal work that remains relevant for understanding the intricate interplay of family and society.
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GenreGeneral Fiction
Length23 hrs 16 mins
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateSep 16, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1CHAPTER I. THEIR FATHER.
30CHAPTER VIII. YOUNG FRANK.
2CHAPTER II. THE WILL.
31CHAPTER IX. NELLY RICH.
3CHAPTER III. THE NEW CAREER.
32CHAPTER X. BROTHERLY ADVICE.
4CHAPTER IV. THE ELDEST SON.
33CHAPTER XI. THE MUSIC-ROOM.
5CHAPTER V. THE MAGICIAN’S CAVE.
34CHAPTER XII. A PRISONER.
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6CHAPTER VI. THE WORKING OF THE SPELL.
35CHAPTER XIII. SUNDAY.
7CHAPTER VII. PUT TO THE TOUCH.
36CHAPTER XIV. FRANK’S PERPLEXITIES.
8CHAPTER VIII. MRS. TRACY’S I. O. U.
37CHAPTER XV. PROGRESS.
9CHAPTER IX. BEN’S REWARD.
38CHAPTER XVI. MRS. RENTON’S CALL.
10CHAPTER X. THE LAST INTERVIEW.
39CHAPTER XVII. A STEP THE WRONG WAY.
11CHAPTER XI. MRS. BARTON’S LITTLE BILL.
40CHAPTER XVIII. WAVERING.
12CHAPTER XII. MILLICENT’S NEW START.
41CONTENTS OF THE THIRD VOLUME.
13CHAPTER XIII. REACTION.
42CHAPTER I. ALICE’S FATE.
14CHAPTER XIV. MARY’S OPINION.
43CHAPTER II. A STRUGGLE.
15CHAPTER XV. KENSINGTON GORE.
44CHAPTER III. EXCHANGED INTO THE 200TH.
16CHAPTER XVI. WELBY, R.A.
45CHAPTER IV. WHAT IT COSTS TO HAVE ONE’S WAY.
17CHAPTER XVII. THE PADRONA.
46CHAPTER V. THE FALLING OF THE WATERS.
18CHAPTER XVIII. THE TEA-TABLE.
47CHAPTER VI. THE RAVEN.
19CHAPTER XIX. CHARLOTTE STREET, FITZROY SQUARE.
48CHAPTER VII. THE DOVE.
20CHAPTER XX. LAURIE’S WORK.
49CHAPTER VIII. BEN.
21CHAPTER XXI. WHAT THEY THOUGHT OF IT IN THE SQUARE.
50CHAPTER IX. THE NEXT MORNING.
22CONTENTS OF THE SECOND VOLUME.
51CHAPTER X. AUNT LYDIA.
23CHAPTER I. PLAY.
52CHAPTER XI. ALL HOME.
24CHAPTER II. WHAT CAME OF IT.
53CHAPTER XII. SUSPENSE.
25CHAPTER III. A PATRON OF ART.
54CHAPTER XIII. THE WILL.
26CHAPTER IV. SUCCESS.
55CHAPTER XIV. THE END OF A DREAM.
27CHAPTER V. A DISCOVERY.
56CHAPTER XV. AN UNEXPECTED VISITOR.
28CHAPTER VI. LAURIE’S FATE.
57CHAPTER XVI. WHAT IT ALL MEANT TO LAURIE.
29CHAPTER VII. A FULL STOP.
58CHAPTER XVII. CONCLUSION.
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