Length9h 58m
About this audiobook
In Samuel Merwin's "The Trufflers," readers are immersed in a rich tapestry of adventure and intrigue within the world of treasure hunting. Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century America, the novel seamlessly blends vivid prose with a keen sense of irony, capturing the essence of human greed and the folly of misguided ambition. Merwin'Äôs literary style employs a blend of realism and subtle humor, echoing the concerns of contemporary literature regarding materialism and morality, making the narrative resonate with modern sensibilities while paying homage to the pulse of his time. Samuel Merwin was not just a novelist but an accomplished playwright and journalist whose varied experiences significantly influenced his writing. Born in 1874, he was part of an era that witnessed both the burgeoning of American capitalism and the quest for adventure. His keen observations of society and human nature, combined with his own travels, provided a wellspring of inspiration for "The Trufflers," reflecting his understanding of ambition and the human condition. This compelling tale, rich in character development and social commentary, is highly recommended for readers seeking an engaging narrative that entertains while provoking thought. Merwin'Äôs equal parts wit and wisdom make "The Trufflers" a must-read for those who appreciate classic literature that continues to echo in today's quest for meaning amid a material world.
Audiobook details
GenreHumor, General Fiction
Length9 hrs 58 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 19, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1CHAPTER I—THE GIRL IN THE PLAID COAT
25CHAPTER XIX—BUSINESS INTERVENES
2CHAPTER II—THE SEVENTH-STORY MEN
26CHAPTER XX—PETER GETS A NOTE
3DO NOT FEED OR ANNOY!
27CHAPTER XXI—OYSTERS AT JIM'S
4BOLBOCERAS AMERICANUS MULS
28CHAPTER XXII—A BACHELOR AT LARGE
5HABITAT HERE!
29CHAPTER XXIII—THE BUZZER
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6CHAPTER III—JACOB ZANIN
30CHAPTER XXIV—THE WILD FAGAN PERSON
7CHAPTER IV—A LITTLE JOURNEY IN PARANOIA
31CHAPTER XXV—HE WHO HESITATED
8CHAPTER V—PETER TREADS THE HEIGHTS
32CHAPTER XXVI—ENTER MARIA TONIFETTI
9DO NOT FEED OR ANNOY
33CHAPTER XXVII—PETER IS DRIVEN TO ACT
10BOLBOCERAS AMERICANUS MULS
34CHAPTER XXVIII—SUE DOES NOT SEND FOR PETER
11HABITAT HERE!
35CHAPTER XXIX—AT THE CORNER OF TENTH
12CHAPTER VI—THE WORM POURS OIL ON A FIRE
36CHAPTER XXX—FIFTY MINUTES FROM BROADWAY
13CHAPTER VII—PETER THINKS ABOUT THE PICTURES
37CHAPTER XXXI—A PAIR OF RED BOOTS
14CHAPTER VIII—SUE WALKS OVER A HILL
38CHAPTER XXXII—CHAPTER ONE
15CHAPTER IX—THE NATURE FILM PRODUCING CO. INC.
39THE BOUNDARY
16CHAPTER X—PETER THE MAGNIFICENT
40A NOVEL
17CHAPTER XI—PROPINQUITY-PLUS
41CHAPTER XXXIII—EARTHY BROWNS AND GREENS
18CHAPTER XII—THE MOMENT AFTER
42CHAPTER XXXIV—ONE DOES FORGET ABOUT HAPPINESS
19CHAPTER XIII—TWO GIRLS OF THE VILLAGE
43CHAPTER XXXV—THE NATURE FILM
20CHAPTER XIV—THE WORM TURNS FROM BOOKS TO LIFE
44CHAPTER XXXVI—APRIL! APRIL!
21CHAPTER XV—ZANIN MAKES HIMSELF FELT
45CHAPTER XXXVII—REENTER MARIA TONIFETTI
22CHAPTER XVI—THE WORM PROPOSES MARRIAGE IN GENERAL
46CHAPTER XXXVIII—PETER STEALS A PLAY
23CHAPTER XVII—ENTER GRACE DERRING
47CHAPTER XXXIX—A MOMENT OF MELODRAMA
24CHAPTER XVIII—THE WORM CONSIDERS LOVE
48CHAPTER XL—HIS UNCONQUERABLE SOUL: THE END
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