Vivian Grey
Ambition, Power, and Society: A Victorian Tale of Political IntrigueBy Earl of Beaconsfield Benjamin Disraeli
Length20h 47m
About this audiobook
In 'Vivian Grey,' Benjamin Disraeli crafts a gripping exploration of ambition, identity, and the intricacies of society in 19th-century England. This novel, Disraeli'Äôs first, skillfully merges romance and political satire, employing a vivid and ornate literary style that reflects the decadent fascination of the era. Through the titular character, Vivian Grey, a young man with political aspirations, Disraeli examines themes of moral corruption and societal hypocrisy against the backdrop of the British aristocracy, deftly critiquing the interplay between personal ambition and public persona. Disraeli, born to a Jewish family in 1804, emerged as a key political figure and a pivotal author of his time. His unique background and experiences'Äîas a novelist, a politician, and a social observer'Äîshaped his profound insights into the class dynamics and moral complexities of Victorian society. These perspectives deeply inform the narrative of 'Vivian Grey,' allowing Disraeli to explore the psychological and ethical dilemmas faced by his protagonist with both depth and nuance. Readers seeking a compelling blend of political intrigue and romantic adventure will find 'Vivian Grey' to be a remarkable entry into Victorian literature. Disraeli's astute observations and intricate characterizations invite reflection on the nature of power and ambition, making this novel not merely a story but a thought-provoking commentary on the human condition.
Audiobook details
GenreGeneral Fiction, Humor
Length20 hrs 47 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 25, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1BOOK I
26CHAPTER XV
2CHAPTER I
27CHAPTER XVI
3CHAPTER II
28BOOK III
4CHAPTER III
29CHAPTER I
5CHAPTER IV
30CHAPTER II
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6CHAPTER V
31CHAPTER III
7CHAPTER VI
32CHAPTER IV
8CHAPTER VII
33CHAPTER V
9CHAPTER VIII
34CHAPTER VI
10CHAPTER IX
35CHAPTER VII
11BOOK II
36CHAPTER VIII
12CHAPTER I
37CHAPTER IX
13CHAPTER II
38BOOK IV
14CHAPTER III
39CHAPTER I
15CHAPTER IV
40CHAPTER II
16CHAPTER V
41CHAPTER III
17CHAPTER VI
42CHAPTER IV
18CHAPTER VII
43CHAPTER V
19CHAPTER VIII
44CHAPTER VI
20CHAPTER IX
45BOOK V
21CHAPTER X
46CHAPTER I
22CHAPTER XI
47CHAPTER II
23CHAPTER XII
48CHAPTER III
24CHAPTER XIII
49CHAPTER IV
25CHAPTER XIV
50CHAPTER V
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