Length20h 39m
About this audiobook
In "We Can't Have Everything," Rupert Hughes intricately weaves a narrative that explores the complexities of human ambition and the inevitable sacrifices that accompany the pursuit of dreams. Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century America, Hughes employs a vivid and engaging prose style that immerses readers in the lives of his well-drawn characters. The novel deftly balances realism with elements of melodrama, reflecting the societal tensions and moral dilemmas of the era, inviting readers to confront the paradox of striving for more while grappling with personal failures and the impact on relationships. Rupert Hughes, an influential figure in American literature and film, drew upon his diverse experiences in journalism, screenwriting, and music to craft this poignant tale. His own life, marked by a deep fascination with the intersection of art and experience, informs the emotional depth and situational intricacies found within the book. Hughes's keen understanding of human psychology, forged through his various creative endeavors, allows him to present characters that resonate with authenticity and vulnerability. I highly recommend "We Can't Have Everything" to readers who appreciate a rich narrative filled with complex characters navigating the dilemmas of ambition and desire. Hughes's work not only captures the zeitgeist of his time but also offers timeless insights into the human condition, making it a worthwhile addition to the canon of early 20th-century literature.
Audiobook details
GenreRomance, Historical Fiction
Length20 hrs 39 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 26, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1THE FIRST BOOK: MISS KEDZIE THROPP COMES TO TOWN
26CHAPTER IV
2CHAPTER I
27CHAPTER V
3CHAPTER II
28MARTHA NOXON.
4CHAPTER III
29CHARITY C. CHEEVER.
5CHAPTER IV
30CHAPTER VI
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6CHAPTER V
31CHAPTER VII
7CHAPTER VI
32CHAPTER VIII
8CHAPTER VII
33CHAPTER IX
9CHAPTER VIII
34CHAPTER X
10CHAPTER IX
35CHAPTER XI
11CHAPTER X
36CHAPTER XII
12CHAPTER XI
37CHAPTER XIII
13CHAPTER XII
38CHAPTER XIV
14CHAPTER XIII
39CHAPTER XV
15SPANKED GIRL GONE
40CHAPTER XVI
16POLICE OF NATION IN SEARCH
41CHAPTER XVII
17CHAPTER XIV
42CHAPTER XVIII
18CHAPTER XV
43CHAPTER XIX
19CHAPTER XVI: ANITA.
44CHAPTER XX
20CHAPTER XVII: PATRICK X. MAGRUDER—“SKIP.”
45CHAPTER XXI
21CHAPTER XVIII
46CHAPTER XXII
22THE SECOND BOOK: MRS. TOMMIE GILFOYLE HAS HER PICTURE TAKEN
47CHAPTER XXIII
23CHAPTER I
48CHAPTER XXIV
24CHAPTER II
49CHAPTER XXV
25CHAPTER III
50CHAPTER XXVI
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