A Good Samaritan
An Emotional Journey Through 19th Century Moral Dilemmas and Human RelationshipsBy Mary Raymond Shipman Andrews
Length0m
About this audiobook
In "A Good Samaritan," Mary Raymond Shipman Andrews weaves a poignant narrative that explores themes of compassion, altruism, and the interconnectedness of humanity. Set against a backdrop of early 20th-century America, the novella employs a delicate and lyrical prose style that invites readers to reflect on the moral dilemmas faced by its characters. Andrews masterfully balances descriptive passages with philosophical dialogues, enriching the text'Äôs emotional depth while grounding it in a social context that underscores the importance of individual actions in the face of broader societal challenges. Mary Raymond Shipman Andrews was not only a writer, but also a prominent civic leader and advocate for women'Äôs rights, experiences that undoubtedly influenced her literary perspectives. Rising to prominence in the early 1900s, Andrews was acutely aware of the social issues of her time, demonstrating a commitment to highlighting the plight of the marginalized, which resonates deeply in "A Good Samaritan." Her rich background as a teacher and her involvement in humanitarian efforts reflect her belief in the power of empathy and kindness'Äîelements central to the novella. This book is essential for readers interested in moral philosophy and social justice, as it encapsulates the timeless struggle between self-interest and altruism. Andrews' incisive exploration of the human condition serves as both a mirror and a guide, making "A Good Samaritan" an invaluable addition to any literary collection.
Audiobook details
GenreHistorical Fiction, General Fiction
Length0 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 10, 2019
LanguageEnglish
More from Mary Raymond Shipman Andrews
War LordBernard Cornwell13h 21m4.6 (33.1K)$33 · $0.00
Scaramouche (Annotated)Rafael Sabatini15h 24m4.6 (1.8K)$2 · $0.00
The Ghost by the Billabong (The Matilda Saga, #5)Jackie French14h 58m4.6 (773)$33 · $0.00
The Labyrinth of the SpiritsCarlos Ruiz Zafon27h 55m4.5 (77.2K)$53 · $0.00
ShivajiRanjit Desai25h 13m4.6 (3.1K)$24 · $0.00
The Things We Cannot SayKelly Rimmer13h 48m4.5 (359.1K)$33 · $0.00
Lieutenant Hornblower (Annotated)C. S. Forester11h 41m4.5 (2.9K)$2 · $0.00
A Christmas Carol (Illustrated Edition)Charles Dickens3h 23m4.5 (21.2K)$1.99 · $0.00
Rilla of InglesideLucy Maud Montgomery11h 44m4.5 (48.2K)$2 · $0.00
The Viennese DressmakerKathryn Gauci11h 46m4.5 (2.1K)$23 · $0.00
The Man in the Brown Suit & They Came to BaghdadAgatha Christie15h 43m4.6 (495)$33 · $0.00
Under the Light of the Italian MoonJennifer Anton12h 28m4.5 (5.3K)$23 · $0.00
Jubilee, 50th Anniversary EditionMargaret Walker15h 43m4.5 (9.5K)$25 · $0.00
Pride and PrejudiceJane Austen14h 44m4.4 (4.7M)$2 · $0.00
Flying Colours (Annotated)Cecil Louis Troughton Smith9h 26m4.4 (10.1K)$2 · $0.00
With Love from HarlemReShonda Tate13h 48m4.5 (2K)$6 · $0.00
Sweet Home Highland ChristmasMay McGoldrick, Jan Coffey2h 54m4.5 (1.4K)$7 · $0.00
Rilla of InglesideL. M. Montgomery12h 25m4.4 (67.5K)$2 · $0.00
Death Comes for the Archbishop (Annotated)Willa Cather9h 13m4.4 (4.7K)$2 · $0.00
The Alice NetworkKate Quinn15h 7m4.4 (887.1K)$33 · $0.00
WhistlerAnn Patchett10h 45m4.6 (4.6K)$29 · $0.00
Demon CopperheadBarbara Kingsolver21h 3m4.5 (949.4K)$46 · $0.00
To Kill a MockingbirdHarper Lee12h 18m4.5 (7.4M)$29 · $0.00
Remarkably Bright CreaturesShelby Van Pelt11h 17m4.4 (1.7M)$29 · $0.00
Desperate MeasuresBrenda Jackson8h 59m4.7 (670)$28 · $0.00
This Side of Paradise - The Original 1920 Edition (Annotated)F. Scott Fitzgerald11h 30m4.6 (1.6K)$2 · $0.00
War LordBernard Cornwell13h 21m4.6 (33.1K)$33 · $0.00
The Great Gatsby: Original 1925 Edition (An F. Scott Fitzgerald Classic NovelFrancis Scott Fitzgerald4h 45m4.6 (9.3K)$18 · $0.00
Something Like LoveBeverly Jenkins10h 21m4.6 (2.7K)$29 · $0.00
Black History CollectionFrederick Douglass, Harriet Ann Jacobs, Booker T. Washington, W.E.B. Du Bois27h 9m4.6 (2.6K)$18 · $0.00
The Old Man and the Sea (Annotated)Ernest Hemingway4h 27m4.6 (1.4K)$2 · $0.00
White HotIlona Andrews13h 18m4.5 (136.9K)$5 · $0.00
The Ghost by the Billabong (The Matilda Saga, #5)Jackie French14h 58m4.6 (773)$33 · $0.00
Cast in BloodMichelle Sagara16h 35m4.6 (607)$33 · $0.00
The Captain Blood Trilogy (Annotated)Rafael Sabatini29h 20m4.6 (1K)$3 · $0.00
Ship of the Line (Annotated)Cecil Louis Troughton Smith11h 13m4.6 (1K)$2 · $0.00
The George Orwell CollectionGeorge Orwell24h 46m4.5 (14.4K)$12 · $0.00
ShivajiRanjit Desai25h 13m4.6 (3.1K)$24 · $0.00
Time RegainedMarcel Proust15h 38m4.5 (9.2K)$2 · $0.00
Driving ForceElle James4h 58m4.6 (407)$20 · $0.00
You may also like
Elsie Dinsmore: Complete Series (28 Books in One Edition)Martha Finley207h 3m4.3 (411)$2.99 · $0.00
SweetnessJeff Pearlman18h 50m4.4 (3.6K)$32 · $0.00
My Dream TimeAshleigh Barty9h 14m4.3 (4.2K)$29 · $0.00
Becoming SupermanJ. Michael Straczynski16h 7m4.6 (14.5K)$33 · $0.00
Addicted to PerfectVitale Buford7h 56m4.1 (1.6K)$20
Big SexyBartolo Colón2h 48m4.1 (277)$15
Phases, Brandy12h 8m4.1 (3.4K)$24 · $0.00
George WhitefieldArnold A. Dallimore5h 55m4.4 (1.5K)$17
Go Long!Jerry Rice5h 18m4.1 (327)$14 · $0.00
Not Everything Counts but Everything Matters: SPECIAL UPDATED GRAND FINAL EDITION WITH A NEW CHAPTER ON THE HISTORIC 4-PEAT WINIvan Cleary6h 21m4.4 (574)$24 · $0.00
My Dream TimeAsh Barty9h 14m4.3 (3.5K)$29 · $0.00
American WifeTaya Kyle, Jim DeFelice9h 54m4.3 (8K)$29 · $0.00
SiddharthaHermann Hesse4h 7m4.2 (979.3K)$13
The Analects of ConfuciusAnonymous4h 2m4.0 (117.3K)$2 · $0.00
Running Down a DreamCandy Palmater8h 17m4.4 (432)$26 · $0.00
Because We Are BadLily Bailey5h 53m4.3 (5.4K)$24 · $0.00
Here's the StoryMaureen McCormick5h 59m3.8 (8.5K)$24 · $0.00
From The HeartTrent Cotchin8h 43m4.2 (233)$26 · $0.00
The CowardRobert Hugh Benson11h 54m3.6 (26)$1 · $0.00
The Two Guardians / or, Home in This WorldCharlotte M. Yonge14h 5m$2.30 · $0.00