The World's Greatest Books — Volume 03 — Fiction
Exploring timeless literary treasures from diverse cultures and time periodsBy Various
Length11h 33m
About this audiobook
In "The World's Greatest Books 'Äì Volume 03 'Äì Fiction," an eclectic compilation curated by an array of esteemed literary figures, readers are introduced to a rich tapestry of timeless narratives and character-driven exploration. This volume showcases seminal works that define the genre of fiction, encapsulating a diverse range of styles from Romanticism to Modernism. The anthology not only presents internationally acclaimed stories but also serves as a testament to the societal nuances and cultural landscapes that shaped literary discourse across centuries, inviting readers to engage deeply with the art of storytelling. The various authors represented in this anthology are luminaries in their own right. Each contributor, stemming from different backgrounds, has carved a niche in the literary world, driven by their unique experiences and insights into the human condition. Their collective vision fosters a dialogue about the intricacies of life, often reflecting socio-political climates, personal struggles, and existential musings. Ultimately, these writers are united by a commitment to illuminating the depths of human emotion and creativity through the medium of fiction. For anyone seeking to enrich their understanding of literary evolution and the myriad expressions of fiction, this anthology is a quintessential addition to their library. It not only promises an intellectually stimulating experience but also celebrates the power of narratives that resonate with the essence of humanity, making it a must-read for scholars and casual readers alike.
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GenreGeneral Fiction, Literary Classics
Length11 hrs 33 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateAug 12, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
61I.--Little Nell and Her Grandfather
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62II.--Messrs. Codlin and Short
3I.--The Mighty Hunter at Home
63III.--Jarley's Waxwork
4II.--Tartarin Sets off to Lion-Land
64IV.--Beyond the Pale
5III.--Tartarin's Adventures in the Desert
65I.--The Man from Somewhere
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6IV.--The Home-Coming of the Hero
66II.--The Golden Dustman
7I.--Mr. Barlow and his Pupils
67II.--The Golden Dustman Deteriorates
8II.--Gentleman Tommy Learns to Read
68IV.--The Runaway Marriage
9III.--Town Life and Country Life
69I.--Mr. Pickwick Engages Sam Weller
10IV.--The Bull-Baiting
70II.--Bardell vs. Pickwick
11I.--I Go to Sea
71III.--In the Fleet Prison
12II.--Lord of an Island and Alone
72IV.--Mr. Pickwick Leaves the Fleet
13III.--The Footprint
73I.--Recalled to Life
14IV.--The End of Captivity
74II.--The Jackal
15I.--Sailing With the Devil
75III.--The Loadstone Rock
16II.--A Mad Venture
76IV.--The Track of a Storm
17III.--Quaker and Pirate
77V.--Condemned
18IV.--A Respectable Merchant
78VI.--The Guillotine
19I.--Barnaby and the Robber
79I.--The Hero of Eton
20II--Barnaby Is Enrolled
80II.--A Portrait of a Lady
21III.--The Storming of Newgate
81III.--The Course of True Love
22IV.--The Fate of the Rioters
82IV.--Coningsby's Political Faith
23I.--In Chancery
83V.--Lady Monmouth's Departure
24II.--Bleak House
84VI.--Lord Monmouth's Money
25III.--I Am Made Happy
85VII.--On Life's Threshold
26IV.--End of Jarndyce and Jarndyce
86I.--Hard Times for the Poor
27I.--My Early Childhood
87II.--The Old Tradition
28II.--I Begin Life on My own Account
88III.--The Gulf Impassable
29III.--My Aunt Provides for Me
89IV.--Plotting Against Lord De Mowbray
30IV.--Uriah Heep and Mr. Micawber
90V.--Liberty--At a Price
31V.--I Achieve Manhood
91VI.--Within the Castle Walls
32I.--Dombey and Son
92I.--Tancred Goes Forth on His Quest
33II.--Mrs. Pipchin's
93II.--The Vigil by the Tomb
34III.--Doctor Blimber's Academy
94III.--The Vision on the Mount
35IV.--Paul Goes Out with the Stream
95IV.--The Mystic Queen
36V.--The End of Dombey and Son
96I.--Henry of Navarre and Marguerite
37I.--In the Marshes
97II.--The Boar Hunt
38II.--I Meet Estella
98III.--The Poisoned Book
39III.--I Know My Benefactor
99IV--"The Bourbon Shall Not Reign!"
40IV--My Fortune
100I.--Mob Vengeance
41I.--Mr. Thomas Gradgrind
101II.--Betrayed for his Bulbs
42II.--Mr. Bounderby of Coketown
102III.--The Theft of the Tulip
43III.--Mr. James Harthouse
103IV.--The Triumph of the Tulip
44IV.--Mr. Gradgrind and His Daughter
104I.--The Twins
45I.--The Father of the Marshalsea
105II.--M. Luden de Franchi
46II.--The Child of the Marshalsea
106III.--The Fate of Louis
47III.--The Marshalsea Becomes an Orphan
107IV.--Lucien Takes Vengeance
48IV.--Another Prisoner in the Marshalsea
108I.--The Conspiracy of Envy
49I.--Mr. Pecksniff's New Pupil
109II.--The Cemetery of the Château d'If
50II.--Mr. Pecksniff Discharges His Duty
110III.--Vengeance Begins
51III.--New Eden
111IV.--Vengeance is Complete
52IV.--The Downfall of Pecksniff
112I.--The Musketeer's Apprenticeship
53I.--A Yorkshire Schoolmaster
113II.--The Queen's Diamonds
54II.--At Dotheboys Hall
114III.--The Musketeers at La Rochelle
55III.--Brighter Days for Nicholas
115IV.--The Doom of Milady
56IV.--The Brothers Cheeryble
116I.--The Parsimony of Mazarin
57I.--The Parish Boy
117II.--The Four Set Out for England
58II.--The Artful Dodger
118III.--In England
59III.--Back in Fagin's Den
119IV.--At Whitehall
60IV.--Oliver Falls among Friends
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