The Wanderer (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. A Revolutionary-Era Tale of Exile, Female Survival, Gothic Suspense, and English SocietyBy Frances Burney
Length44h 13m
About this audiobook
Published in 1814, The Wanderer follows the mysterious Juliet Granville, an émigrée fleeing revolutionary France and attempting to survive in England without name, fortune, or protection. Burney blends sentimental fiction, comedy of manners, Gothic suspense, and social satire to expose the precarious condition of women who must work while remaining "respectable." In the aftermath of the French Revolution and during debates over rights, class, and gender, the novel becomes a searching study of dependence, prejudice, and social invisibility. Frances Burney, celebrated author of Evelina and Cecilia, was one of the most important novelists of the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries. Her sharp ear for conversation, interest in female experience, and familiarity with courtly and literary circles shaped her fiction. Her marriage to the French émigré Alexandre d'Arblay, her residence in France, and her firsthand experience of political upheaval all inform The Wanderer's concern with exile, identity, and survival. This novel is recommended to readers interested in women's writing, revolutionary-era literature, and the development of the English novel. Though expansive and at times deliberately intricate, it rewards attention with wit, moral seriousness, and a powerful critique of a society that demands female virtue while denying women independence.
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, Historical Fiction
Length44 hrs 13 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 13, 2017
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Wanderer (Annotated)
14The Wanderer (pt. 10)
2Introduction
15The Wanderer (pt. 11)
3Synopsis
16The Wanderer (pt. 12)
4Historical Context
17The Wanderer (pt. 13)
5The Wanderer (pt. 1)
18The Wanderer (pt. 14)
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6The Wanderer (pt. 2)
19The Wanderer (pt. 15)
7The Wanderer (pt. 3)
20The Wanderer (pt. 16)
8The Wanderer (pt. 4)
21The Wanderer (pt. 17)
9The Wanderer (pt. 5)
22The Wanderer (pt. 18)
10The Wanderer (pt. 6)
23Analysis
11The Wanderer (pt. 7)
24Reflection
12The Wanderer (pt. 8)
25Memorable Quotes
13The Wanderer (pt. 9)
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