Length22h 4m
About this audiobook
Susan Warner's "The Wide, Wide World" is a seminal work of 19th-century American literature, intricately weaving themes of morality, religion, and the female experience. Centered around the life of Ellen Montgomery, a young girl faced with hardships and personal growth, the novel employs a realist style that vividly depicts the emotional and spiritual challenges of its protagonist. The narrative unfolds against the backdrop of a rapidly changing America, reflecting contemporary societal values while questioning the role of women in both family and broader societal contexts. Warner's use of simple yet poignant prose invites readers into the deeper complexities of faith and resilience. Susan Warner, a novelist and reformer, was born into a prominent New York family in the early 1800s. Her upbringing in a Pruitt family imbued with Presbyterian values greatly influenced her writing, which often explores themes of inner strength and spiritual awareness. This personal background, combined with her observations of societal norms, led Warner to craft a narrative that resonates with universal issues of identity and morality, making her one of the first women to gain prominence in American letters. "The Wide, Wide World" is a recommended read for those interested in early feminist literature and the evolution of American fiction. Its enduring themes and relatable characters continue to inspire contemporary readers, offering a thoughtful exploration of personal and spiritual growth that feels remarkably relevant today.
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Rating★★★★ 3.6 (1.6K)
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GenreLiterary Classics, Christian & Inspirational
Length22 hrs 4 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateSep 16, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
26CHAPTER XXVI.
2THE WIDE, WIDE WORLD.
27CHAPTER XXVII.
3CHAPTER III.
28CHAPTER XXVIII.
4CHAPTER IV.
29CHAPTER XXIX.
5CHAPTER V.
30CHAPTER XXX.
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6CHAPTER VI.
31CHAPTER XXXI.
7CHAPTER VII.
32CHAPTER XXXII.
8CHAPTER VIII.
33CHAPTER XXXIII.
9CHAPTER IX.
34CHAPTER XXXIV.
10CHAPTER X.
35CHAPTER XXXV.
11"MY DEAREST MAMMA,
36CHAPTER XXXVI.
12CHAPTER XI.
37CHAPTER XXXVII.
13CHAPTER XII.
38CHAPTER XXXVIII.
14CHAPTER XIII.
39CHAPTER XXXIX.
15CHAPTER XIV. Work not deferred.
40CHAPTER XL.
16CHAPTER XV.
41CHAPTER XLI.
17CHAPTER XVI.
42CHAPTER XLII.
18CHAPTER XVII.
43CHAPTER XLIII.
19CHAPTER XVIII.
44CHAPTER XLIV.
20CHAPTER XIX.
45CHAPTER XLV.
21CHAPTER XX.
46CHAPTER XLVI.
22CHAPTER XXII.
47"MY DEAR, DEAR LITTLE ELLEN,
23CHAPTER XXIII.
48CHAPTER XLVII.
24CHAPTER XXIV.
49CHAPTER XLVIII.
25CHAPTER XXV.
50CHAPTER XLIX.
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