Vera (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. A Gothic Psychological Romance of Coercive Marriage, Patriarchal Power, and Domestic TerrorBy Elizabeth Von Arnim
Length9h 7m
About this audiobook
Elizabeth von Arnim's Vera (1921) is a chilling study of coercive marriage, psychological domination, and the social machinery that protects male authority. Often read as a dark reworking of the Bluebeard motif and a precursor to du Maurier's Rebecca, the novel follows young Lucy Entwhistle into the orbit of the widower Everard Wemyss, whose charm conceals narcissism and cruelty. Von Arnim's prose is deceptively elegant: wit, irony, and domestic detail sharpen into a devastating critique of romantic convention and patriarchal possession. Born Mary Annette Beauchamp in Australia and raised in England, Elizabeth von Arnim became famous for Elizabeth and Her German Garden, but her later fiction grew increasingly unsparing. Her own difficult marriages—to Count Henning von Arnim and later to Francis Russell—inform the novel's intimate knowledge of manipulation, dependency, and the legal and emotional constraints placed upon women. Vera is recommended for readers of feminist fiction, psychological realism, and early twentieth-century modern domestic tragedy. Its quiet terror lies not in spectacle but in recognition, making it one of von Arnim's most powerful and unsettling achievements.
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
GenreMystery and Thriller, General Fiction
Length9 hrs 7 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 25, 2023
LanguageEnglish
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