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.
Audiobook details
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
28CHAPTER XXVIII.
2THE WIDE, WIDE WORLD.
29CHAPTER XXIX.
3CHAPTER III.
30CHAPTER XXX.
4CHAPTER IV.
31CHAPTER XXXI.
5CHAPTER V.
32CHAPTER XXXII.
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6CHAPTER VI.
33CHAPTER XXXIII.
7CHAPTER VII.
34CHAPTER XXXIV.
8CHAPTER VIII.
35CHAPTER XXXV.
9CHAPTER IX.
36CHAPTER XXXVI.
10CHAPTER X.
37CHAPTER XXXVII.
11"MY DEAREST MAMMA,
38CHAPTER XXXVIII.
12CHAPTER XI.
39CHAPTER XXXIX.
13CHAPTER XII.
40CHAPTER XL.
14CHAPTER XIII.
41CHAPTER XLI.
15CHAPTER XIV. Work not deferred.
42CHAPTER XLII.
16CHAPTER XV.
43CHAPTER XLIII.
17CHAPTER XVI.
44CHAPTER XLIV.
18CHAPTER XVII.
45CHAPTER XLV.
19CHAPTER XVIII.
46CHAPTER XLVI.
20CHAPTER XIX.
47"MY DEAR, DEAR LITTLE ELLEN,
21CHAPTER XX.
48CHAPTER XLVII.
22CHAPTER XXII.
49CHAPTER XLVIII.
23CHAPTER XXIII.
50CHAPTER XLIX.
24CHAPTER XXIV.
51CHAPTER L.
25CHAPTER XXV.
52CHAPTER LI.
26CHAPTER XXVI.
53CHAPTER LII.
27CHAPTER XXVII.
54THE END.
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