Length14h 10m
About this audiobook
H. G. Wells's "Marriage" is a thought-provoking exploration of the complex institution of marriage set against the backdrop of early 20th-century societal norms. Through a blend of sharp social commentary and engaging prose, Wells delves into themes of love, commitment, and the often conflicting aspirations of personal freedom and societal expectation. The novel's literary style is marked by its realism and satirical edge, inviting readers to scrutinize the historical construct of marriage while reflecting upon its evolving nature amid the cultural shifts of the time. H. G. Wells, a prominent figure in science fiction and social criticism, was deeply influenced by the tumultuous changes in social structures and gender roles of his era. His diverse career as a journalist, historian, and novelist equipped him with a unique perspective on the nuances of human relationships. Often critical of Victorian norms, Wells sought to challenge the traditional views on marriage, offering a candid exploration of its implications through his own experiences and observations. "Marriage" is a compelling read for those interested in literature that probes the intersections of personal relationships and societal constructs. Wells's incisive wit and profound insights make this work not only relevant but also essential for understanding the historical context of marriage and its implications within modern society. Readers who appreciate intelligent discourse on love and commitment will find this novel both enlightening and engaging.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★ 3.4 (99)
Includes Goodreads
GenreSelf-Help
Length14 hrs 10 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateSep 15, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
9The Child of the Ages
2H. G. WELLS
10The New Phase
3A Day with the Popes
11Successes
4The Two Proposals of Mr. Magnet
12Trafford Decides to Go
5The Man Who Fell Out of the Sky
13The Pilgrimage to Lonely Hut
Mostrar todos os capítulosVer menos
6Crisis
14Lonely Hut
7A Telephone Call
15The Trail to the Sea
8Settling Down
The Time Machine & The Sleeper AwakesH. G. Wells13h 22m4.0 (1.3K)$1.99 · $0.00
H. G. Wells: 120+ Sci-Fi Classics, Dystopian Novels & Time Travel TalesH. G. Wells420h 49m$1.99 · $0.00
A SHORT HISTORY OF THE WORLDH. G. Wells13h 43m4.0 (4.4K)$1.99 · $0.00
The Country of the Blind & Other Horror Stories - 10 Titles in One EditionH. G. Wells7h 45m4.0 (18)$1.99 · $0.00
NEW WORLDS FOR OLDH. G. Wells10h 53m3.8 (704)$1.99 · $0.00
THE STOLEN BACILLUS AND OTHER INCIDENTS - 15 Tales in One EditionH. G. Wells6h 7m3.8 (843)$1.99 · $0.00
The Dream (Sci-Fi Classic)H. G. Wells10h 52m3.7 (1.4K)$1.99 · $0.00
THE LAND IRONCLADSH. G. Wells2h 34m3.6 (482)$1.99 · $0.00
THE GRISLY FOLKH. G. Wells2h 11m3.8 (49)$1.99 · $0.00
THE INVISIBLE MANH. G. Wells7h 10m3.8 (280.1K)$1.99 · $0.00
Tono-BungayH. G. Wells16h 38m3.7 (3.9K)$1.99 · $0.00
The Country of the Blind & Other Tales: 33 Titles in One EditionH. G. Wells18h 58m4.2 (2.2K)$1.99 · $0.00
When the Sleeper Wakes (A Dystopian Sci-Fi)H. G. Wells10h 15m3.6 (10.1K)$1.99 · $0.00
THE TIME MACHINE (A Sci-Fi Classic)H. G. Wells5h 6m4.0 (669.7K)$1.99 · $0.00
H. G. Wells: An Englishman Looks at the WorldH. G. Wells12h 35m3.7 (142)$1.99 · $0.00
Die Insel des Dr. Moreau (Science-Fiction-Klassiker)H. G. Wells, Felix Paul Greve5h 22m4.4 (11)$1 · $0.00
THE WHEELS OF CHANCEH. G. Wells7h 56m3.6 (1.3K)$1.99 · $0.00
SELECT CONVERSATIONS WITH AN UNCLE (The Original 1895 edition)H. G. Wells3h 20m3.4 (161)$1.99 · $0.00
THE WILD ASSES OF THE DEVILH. G. Wells2h 4m3.5 (10)$1.99 · $0.00
Sci-Fi Boxed Set: 160+ Space Adventures, Lost Worlds, Dystopian Novels & Apocalyptic TalesH. G. Wells, Edgar Allan Poe, Mary Shelley, Jules Verne, Edwin A. Abbott, Jack London, Robert Louis Stevenson, George MacDonald, Henry Rider Haggard, William Hope Hodgson, Edward Bellamy, Mark Twain, Arthur Conan Doyle, Edgar Rice Burroughs, Francis Bacon, C. J. Cutcliffe Hyne, Margaret Cavendish, Jonathan Swift, William Morris, Samuel Butler, Edward Bulwer-Lytton, James Fenimore Cooper, Charlotte Perkins Gilman, Ayn Rand, Owen Gregory, Hugh Benson, Fred M. White, Ignatius Donnelly, Ernest Bramah, Milo Hastings, Arthur Dudley Vinton, Robert Cromie, E. M. Forster, Anthony Trollope, Richard Stockham, Irving E. Cox, Cleveland Moffett, Richard Jefferies, Percy Greg, David Lindsay, Edward Everett Hale, Stanley G. Weinbaum, Abraham Merritt, Edgar Wallace, H. Beam Piper, Garrett P. Serviss, Gertrude Barrows Bennett, Philip K. Dick, E. E. Smith, Murray Leinster, Fritz Leiber, Andre Norton, Lester Del Rey, August Derleth, Frederik Pohl, Kurt Vonnegut, William Dean Howells, Philip Francis Nowlan, Rokeya Sakhawat Hossain, George Griffith, Edwin Lester Arnold, John Jacob Astor, Gustavus W. Pope968h 49m$1.99 · $0.00
Learning to PrayJames Martin13h 24m4.5 (3.4K)$33 · $0.00
Truth Without ApologyAcharya Prashant6h 41m4.8 (2.2K)$18 · $0.00
Autism Out Loud: the instant New York Times Bestseller. Moving Stories and Parenting Lessons Learned from Three Mothers of Children with AutismKate Swenson, Carrie Cariello, Adrian Wood8h 41m4.8 (2.1K)$26 · $0.00
The StepsSylvester Stallone9h 4m4.8 (635)$29 · $0.00
Swayam Ki AwaazPrem Rawat8h 34m4.7 (1.1K)$26 · $0.00
Forever BoyKate Swenson9h 27m4.7 (5K)$29 · $0.00
You Are Worth ItKyle Carpenter, Don Yaeger8h 53m4.7 (4.8K)$29 · $0.00
The Happiest Man on EarthEddie Jaku3h 48m4.6 (178K)$7 · $0.00
Finding MeViola Davis9h 15m4.6 (256.4K)$29 · $0.00
Spiritual AnatomyDaaji Kamlesh D. Patel9h 47m4.7 (319)$29 · $0.00
The Dangerous Truth about Today’s MarijuanaLaura Stack CSP, MBA9h 57m4.7 (385)$20 · $0.00
The Gospel according to Spiritualism (Translated)Allan Kardec14h 39m4.6 (3.9K)$5.70 · $0.00
Birdie & HarlowTaylor Wolfe7h 50m4.6 (6.5K)$26 · $0.00
CrossroadsKaleb Dahlgren7h 56m4.6 (4.9K)$26 · $0.00
Life on the BridgeKaelynn Partlow5h 40m4.6 (1.1K)$24 · $0.00
Keep Your Love OnDanny Silk9h 4m4.6 (8.1K)$10 · $0.00
The Tao of Joy Every DayDerek Lin10h 24m4.6 (762)$20 · $0.00
UndividedVicky Beeching9h 2m4.6 (1.3K)$29 · $0.00
HE CAN WHO THINKS HE CAN & OTHER BOOKS ON SUCCESSOrison Swett Marden5h 54m4.6 (1.2K)$1.99 · $0.00
Level UpRob Dial7h 42m4.6 (3.3K)$26 · $0.00
You may also like
American NegraNatasha S. Alford10h 39m4.3 (474)$29 · $0.00
WannabeAisha Harris7h 38m3.9 (2K)$26 · $0.00
The Mother DanceHarriet Lerner9h 39m4.0 (3.2K)$29 · $0.00
Post GradCaroline Kitchener9h 5m3.7 (1.1K)$29 · $0.00
The Education of Henry AdamsHenry Adams19h 38m3.8 (7K)$0.60 · $0.00
Suicide NotesMichael Thomas Ford6h 36m4.0 (62.2K)$24 · $0.00
ArticulateRachel Kolb10h 35m4.3 (481)$29 · $0.00
Words without MusicPhilip Glass15h 5m4.3 (7.4K)$23
JAY SHETTY BIOGRAPHYJason C. Turner2h 39m$8.50 · $0.00
Big Girls Don't CrySusan Swan8h 16m3.4 (108)$26 · $0.00
Life in Lashes: The Story of a Drag SuperstarKita Mean6h 51m4.0 (171)$24 · $0.00
Heart of a TeenElijah C.3h 36m$6.40 · $0.00
The Glory RoadAnita Faye Garner9h 32m$20
Dare to Matter: Lessons in Living a Large LifeShifra Malka11h 4m$25 · $0.00
Miss Lulu BettZona Gale4h 22m3.6 (481)$2 · $0.00
The Power of Play- Why It's Essential for Child DevelopmentAurora Brooks1h 32m$3.50 · $0.00
Highly sensitive & emotional children: How to lovingly accompany, educate, encourage and strengthen your child - Highly sensitive and happyMaria Groninga1h 3m4.5 (26)$11 · $0.00
The Autobiographical Writings of Anton ChekhovAnton Chekhov18h 24m$1.99 · $0.00
Dear AlyneAlyne Tamir9h 47m4.0 (345)$29 · $0.00
Albert EinsteinSantiago Machain5h 49m$22 · $0.00