Trilby (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. A Dark RomanceBy George du Maurier
Length12h 8m
About this audiobook
First serialized in 1894, George du Maurier's Trilby is a fin-de-siècle sensation set amid the bohemian studios of Paris's Latin Quarter. The novel follows the enchanting artist's model Trilby O'Ferrall, whose transformation into a celebrated singer under the mesmeric control of Svengali fuses social comedy, melodrama, Gothic suggestion, and satire of artistic life. Du Maurier's prose is pictorial and affectionate, yet shadowed by anxieties about genius, femininity, performance, and coercive power. George du Maurier, born in Paris and long associated with London's Punch as a brilliant illustrator and caricaturist, drew on intimate knowledge of art schools, expatriate circles, and visual culture. His own frustrated artistic ambitions, cosmopolitan upbringing, and late turn to fiction helped shape the novel's vivid scenes and theatrical imagination. Trilby also reflects Victorian fascinations with hypnotism, celebrity, and the unstable boundary between authenticity and manufacture. Readers interested in Victorian literature, artistic bohemia, or the cultural origins of the Svengali myth will find Trilby indispensable. Though modern readers must approach some of its ethnic stereotypes critically, the novel remains a compelling study of charm, exploitation, and the making of fame.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★ 3.3 (1.6K)
Includes Goodreads
GenreLiterary Classics, Horror
Length12 hrs 8 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateOct 15, 2020
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Leon Roch (Annotated)
9Part Fifth
2Introduction
10Part Sixth
3Synopsis
11Part Seventh
4Historical Context
12Part Eighth
5Part First
13Analysis
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6Part Second
14Reflection
7Part Third
15Memorable Quotes
8Part Fourth
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