Length7h 31m
About this audiobook
Vision House presents a tapestry of interwoven narratives that capture the interplay between technology and human experience. This anthology is a reverent nod to speculative fiction, seamlessly blending elements of mystery, romance, and adventure. Deftly moving across genres, Vision House probes into the complexities of human aspirations and the unforeseen consequences of technological advancement. Each story teases the boundaries of reality with a masterful use of wit and imagination, presenting a kaleidoscope of scenarios that reflect the themes of progress and human folly. The collection's powerhouse of stories not only captivates but also challenges readers to re-evaluate the significance of technology in our lives. The Williamsons, seasoned authors known for their captivating storytelling, bring together a diverse array of voices that resonate with the zeitgeist of their time. As proponents of early 20th-century speculative fiction, they have curated stories that reflect cultural nuances and historical shifts that were shaping society's relationship with technology. The stories convey a rich tapestry of influences and perspectives, aligned with the literary movement of their era, lending a window into how society envisioned the future over a century ago. Vision House is an essential read for anyone eager to explore multifaceted perspectives within a single volume. This anthology serves as a captivating educational journey, promoting introspection and dialogue on the human condition and the evolving interplay with technology. It invites readers to experience an array of emotional and intellectual landscapes, offering transformative insights into history's influence on futuristic thinking. A compelling collection for both scholars and casual readers, it enriches one's understanding while sparking curiosity about the narrative possibilities of the human experience.
Audiobook details
GenreLiterary Classics
Length7 hrs 31 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateSep 16, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
19THE DREAM
2ON SUNDAY AT THREE
20ACCORDING TO MUMS
3SAMSON AGONISTES
21"SOME DAY—SOME WAY—SOMEHOW!"
4WHAT THE STAR SAID
22THE END OF THE JOURNEY
5SOMETHING OUT OF ANCIENT ROME
23SECOND FIDDLE
Show all chaptersShow less
6THE THING SHE COULD NOT EXPLAIN
24MOTHEREEN
7EVERY MAN HAS HIS PRICE
25THE WHITE DOVE
8"HAVE YOUR CAKE AND EAT IT, TOO!"
26THE VIGIL LIGHT
9"CAN YOU KEEP A SECRET?"
27THE ALBUM
10MARISE PUTS ON BLACK
28THE BEREAVED ONE
11THE CHURCH DOOR
29THE VISITORS' BOOK
12FOR BETTER, FOR WORSE
30THE TERRACE
13THE SPEAKING-TUBE
31STRAIGHT TALK
14AU REVOIR—TILL SOMETIME!
32STUMBLING IN THE DARK
15WHY THE BARGAIN WAS OFF
33ZÉLIE GETS EVEN
16THE BRIDAL SUITE
34WHEN SEVERANCE THREW DOWN THE KEY
17KEEPING UP APPEARANCES!
35THE END
18A SHOCK AND A SNUB OR TWO
More from C. N. Williamson, A. M. Williamson
Angel UnawaresC. N. Williamson, A. M. Williamson1h 56m$2 · $0.00
RosemaryC. N. Williamson, A. M. Williamson2h 47m$2 · $0.00
The Guests Of HerculesC. N. Williamson, A. M. Williamson16h 32m3.2 (10)$2 · $0.00
The Powers and MaxineC. N. Williamson, A. M. Williamson6h 17m$2 · $0.00
The Lion's MouseC. N. Williamson, A. M. Williamson7h 16m3.6 (11)$1 · $0.00
The Port of AdventureC. N. Williamson, A. M. Williamson11h 15m3.6 (11)$2 · $0.00
Where the Path BreaksC. N. Williamson, A. M. Williamson5h 55m3.0 (12)$2 · $0.00
Lady Betty Across the WaterC. N. Williamson, A. M. Williamson10h 2m3.8 (49)$2 · $0.00
Rosemary in Search of a FatherC. N. Williamson, A. M. Williamson1h 20m3.7 (43)$2 · $0.00
The Lion's MouseC. N. Williamson, A. M. Williamson7h 16m3.6 (11)$2 · $0.00
Vision HouseC. N. Williamson, A. M. Williamson7h 32m$2 · $0.00
The Car of DestinyC. N. Williamson, A. M. Williamson14h 3m3.7 (12)$2 · $0.00
To Kill a MockingbirdHarper Lee12h 18m4.5 (7.4M)$29 · $0.00
These Precious DaysAnn Patchett11h 14m4.5 (45.2K)$29 · $0.00
Pride & Prejudice (Annotated)Jane Austen15h 10m4.7 (13.3K)$2 · $0.00
The Jeeves and Wooster Stories: The Complete Collection (33 Books)P. G. Wodehouse21h 57m4.7 (2.8K)$15 · $0.00
The Gulag Archipelago Volume 3Aleksandr I. Solzhenitsyn21h 56m4.7 (8.9K)$46 · $0.00
This Side of Paradise - The Original 1920 Edition (Annotated)F. Scott Fitzgerald11h 30m4.6 (1.6K)$2 · $0.00
The Great Gatsby: Original 1925 Edition (An F. Scott Fitzgerald Classic NovelFrancis Scott Fitzgerald4h 45m4.6 (9.3K)$18 · $0.00
The Complete Histories / History Plays of William Shakespeare (Annotated)William Shakespeare29h 42m4.6 (2.3K)$1.99 · $0.00
Braving the TruthRachel Held Evans11h 31m4.7 (359)$29 · $0.00
The Old Man and the Sea (Annotated)Ernest Hemingway4h 27m4.6 (1.4K)$2 · $0.00
Twelfth Night (The Unabridged Play) + The Classic Biography (Annotated)William Shakespeare, Sidney Lee16h 38m4.6 (1.4K)$2 · $0.00
Henry V (The Play, Historical Background and Analysis of the Character in the Play)William Shakespeare, William Hazlitt8h 40m4.6 (1.3K)$1 · $0.00
H. P. LOVECRAFT Ultimate Collection: Novellas, Short Stories, Poetry & Essays (Annotated)H. P. Lovecraft12h 28m4.6 (2.3K)$2 · $0.00
Time RegainedMarcel Proust15h 54m4.5 (10.6K)$2 · $0.00
TORAH - Bilingual Edition: English/Hebrew (Annotated)Max Margolis, JPS28h 26m4.6 (1K)$2 · $0.00
Betty Crocker picture cooky bookBetty Crocker, Inc. General Mills2h 13m4.5 (6.5K)$1 · $0.00
The Complete Tales of Beatrix PotterBeatrix Potter3h 36m4.5 (75K)$3 · $0.00
Crime and Punishment (The Unabridged Garnett Translation) (Annotated)Fyodor Dostoevsky24h 25m4.5 (15.4K)$1.99 · $0.00
The North American IndianEdward S. Curtis, Frederick Webb Hodge6h4.5 (1.2K)$2 · $0.00
The Picture of Dorian Gray: The Uncensored 13 Chapter Version + The Revised 20 Chapter Version (Annotated)Oscar Wilde16h 12m4.5 (2.8K)$1.99 · $0.00
You may also like
The Painted Veil (Annotated)William Somerset Maugham9h 32m4.2 (1.4K)$2 · $0.00
Anna KareninaLeo Tolstoy39h 12m4.2 (1.1M)$3.50 · $0.00
The Right ChoiceCarly Phillips6h 3m4.0 (1.7K)$17
InfamousLauren Conrad6h 41m3.8 (3.6K)$24 · $0.00
The House of MirthEdith Wharton14h 13m4.1 (137.4K)$2.30 · $0.00
Pauline's Passion and PunishmentLouisa May Alcott1h 51m3.8 (1.5K)$2.30 · $0.00
The Trembling of a Leaf Collection – Rain & Other South Sea StoriesWilliam Somerset Maugham8h 27m4.2 (3K)$1.99 · $0.00
The Idiot (The Unabridged Eva Martin Translation) (Annotated)Fiódor Dostoyevski29h 27m4.3 (3K)$2 · $0.00
Mrs. HemingwayNaomi Wood9h 4m3.9 (12.9K)$20
The Rise of Silas LaphamWilliam Dean Howells12h 2m3.6 (6.9K)$23
The Pit: A Story of ChicagoFrank Norris13h 58m3.8 (3.3K)$1.20 · $0.00
ExilesJames Joyce1h 56m3.6 (3.3K)$2 · $0.00
Poor Richard (Annotated)Henry James4h 20m3.9 (590)$2 · $0.00
A Fool and Her HoneyKimberly T. Matthews6h 15m3.9 (28)$17
LoduskyFrances Hodgson Burnett1h 17m2.6 (25)$2 · $0.00
Brindisi BedfellowsJamie Craig6h 9m3.7 (296)$4 · $0.00
Audrey CravenMay Sinclair7h 58m3.5 (19)$2 · $0.00
Pauline's Passion and PunishmentLouisa May Alcott1h 48m3.3 (453)$7 · $0.00
Poor RichardHenry James2h 38m3.2 (48)$2 · $0.00
The Husband HabitAlisa Valdes-Rodríguez9h 50m3.4 (1.2K)$26 · $0.00