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The Nether World

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(4,167 Sterne; 15 Bewertungen)

This sad social novel revolves around the problematic issue of money. Michael returns from Australia to London a rich man. However, he hides this fact from everybody and spends money only on the things he really needs. He contemplates leaving his money to his granddaughter Jane, under the condition that she donate at least most of it to charity. However, Jane is not sure she can do it. This novel tells much about working class life in 19th century London.(Summary by Stav Nisser) (18 hr 42 min)

Chapters

Chapter 01: A Thrall of Thralls

22:38

Read by Elizabeth Klett

Chapter 02: A Friend in Request

20:55

Read by daisyb

Chapter 03: A Superfluous Family

27:37

Read by KarlHenning

Chapter 04: Clara and Jane

24:24

Read by MaryA

Chapter 05: Jane is Visited

26:50

Read by Anise

Chapter 06: Glimpses of the Past

30:16

Read by Margaret Espaillat

Chapter 07: Mrs. Byass's Lodgings

24:45

Read by KarlHenning

Chapter 08: Pennyloaf Candy

29:21

Read by KarlHenning

Chapter 09: Pathological

31:42

Read by KarlHenning

Chapter 10: The Last Combat

21:54

Read by Ric F

Chapter 11: A Disappointment

21:11

Read by Ric F

Chapter 12: Io Saturnalia

29:25

Read by KarlHenning

Chapter 13: The Bringer of Ill News

16:41

Read by KarlHenning

Chapter 14: A Welcome Guest

17:14

Read by KarlHenning

Chapter 15: Sunlight in Dreary Places

27:49

Read by KarlHenning

Chapter 16: Dialogue and Comment

19:23

Read by Ric F

Chapter 17: Clem Makes a Disclosure

21:42

Read by Ric F

Chapter 18: The Joke is Completed

23:58

Read by KarlHenning

Chapter 19: A Retreat

24:59

Read by Lynne T

Chapter 20: A Vision of Noble Things

30:36

Read by Lynne T

Chapter 21: Death the Reconciler

31:49

Read by KarlHenning

Chapter 22: Watching from Ambush

27:55

Read by KarlHenning

Chapter 23: On the Eve of Triumph

27:16

Read by Ric F

Chapter 24: The Family History Progresses

37:43

Read by Ric F

Chapter 25: A Double Consecration

26:56

Read by Ric F

Chapter 26: Sidney's Struggle

30:47

Read by Ric F

Chapter 27: Clara's Return

17:23

Read by southernemma

Chapter 28: The Soup-Kitchen

26:01

Read by rookieblue

Chapter 29: Phantoms

32:56

Read by Ric F

Chapter 30: On a Barren Shore

32:42

Read by Ric F

Chapter 31: Woman and Actress

33:49

Read by Ric F

Chapter 32: A Haven

37:40

Read by Ric F

Chapter 33: A Fall from the Ideal

22:32

Read by Ric F

Chapter 34: The Debt Repaid

27:13

Read by Ric F

Chapter 35: The Treasury Unlocked

19:56

Read by Ric F

Chapter 36: The Heir

32:04

Read by Ric F

Chapter 37: Mad Jack's Dream

34:23

Read by Ric F

Chapter 38: Joseph Transacts Much Business

46:48

Read by Ric F

Chapter 39: Sidney

47:01

Read by Ric F

Chapter 40: Jane

36:29

Read by Ric F

Bewertungen

I wonder why

(5 Sterne)

The oppressed and brutally abused poor and underpaid workers in Great Britain never had revolts against their oppressors and "robber barons" as was the case in 19th century France. I know of the Luddite rebellions and the chartists worker movements but for what I know these bottom up movements did little to change the inhumane state of the lower classes. In France revolutions in the 19th century which while were unsuccessful at overtaking the established government, did result in reforms for the working class and poor. Did the top down writings, explicit or implicit criticisms of wealth disparity or at least inhuman treatment of the lower class from Dickens, Reynolds,Gaskell, Hardy, Gissing et al really effect any legislative socio-economic reforms? by the way: I thought there was always an Internet Archive text for the audiobook. I know there is a Gutenberg text page. But what I like about IA text is that you can also listen to the robot voice. Again always appreciate the volunteers but the reader of the second half of the book reads without the profundity and sympathy that this great social novel demands. In my opinion female readers do this best, and a few select readers one of them being Simon Evers special thanks to Karl Henning, Lynne Thompson, E.Klett, Margaret Espaillat, daisyb

Good story

(5 Sterne)

good story well read. My thanks to the many who give their time and voices to great literature. My only criticism is that LibriVox has decided to pile on intrusive adverts which spoil the listener experience.

enjoyable.

(3 Sterne)

the main reader had an intonation which was a bit awkward, interfering sometimes with the clarity of the narration. all the same, once used to it, one can enjoy the book very much. thank you all.

(5 Sterne)

another great novel. an excellent reading!