Tales of Men and Ghosts Audiobook
Edith Wharton delivers gripping psychological tension and sharp social observation in Tales of Men and Ghosts, a compelling collection of short stories that delve into the uncanny and the morally complex. She crafts each narrative with vivid detail and active voice, immersing readers in eerie encounters and the psychological undercurrents of upper-class life.
Description
Tales of Men and Ghosts blends literary fiction with elements of the supernatural and gothic. The collection includes ten stories that navigate themes of obsession, guilt, ambition, and the unseen forces that influence human behavior. Wharton doesn’t rely on overt horror or grotesque imagery; instead, she builds subtle unease through atmosphere, character development, and moral ambiguity.
Though the book falls within the ghost story genre, it avoids traditional tropes in favor of psychological realism. Stories like “The Eyes” and “Afterward” explore spectral visitations not just as supernatural phenomena but as manifestations of conscience and consequence. Other tales, such as “The Bolted Door” and “The Blond Beast,” reflect Wharton’s satirical edge, critiquing vanity, pride, and societal hypocrisy. Each story stands alone, yet together they form a haunting portrait of early 20th-century anxieties.
Numbered Audiobooks: 400
Number of Unique Covers: 101
Number of 1:1 Covers: 31
Gazes From the Grave
20 Unique Designs
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Audiobook Numbers 220 - 399
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The Eyes
19 Unique Designs
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Audiobook Numbers 125 - 219
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The Fulness of Life
16 Unique Designs
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Audiobook Numbers 61 - 124
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The Disheveled Thinker
15 Unique Designs
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Audiobook Numbers 31 - 60
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The Blond Beast
12 Unique Designs
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Audiobook Numbers 19 - 30
(3.00% of Supply)
The Mad Astronomer
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(2.50% of Supply)
The Restless Dead
9 Unique Designs
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Audiobook Numbers 0 - 8
(2.25% of Supply)
Details
Publisher : Book.io
First Publication Date : 1910
Author : Edith Wharton
Narrator : Nicholas Clifford
Duration : 09h 31m 00s
Word Count : 75,000
Format : DEA (Decentralized Encrypted Asset)
Read On : Book.io eReader dApp
Cover Art : Includes 4K hi-resolution book cover
Cardano Policy ID : 3203d39b0ec9ddaea9b54fe963ba03e8187106cfe9d582b84581b46a
Author Info
Edith Wharton
Edith Wharton (1862–1937) was an American novelist, short story writer, and designer, widely recognized as a master of social realism. Born into New York high society, Wharton’s intimate knowledge of the upper class informed much of her work, allowing her to critique the social conventions and moral pretenses of her time.
Wharton was the first woman to win the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction, awarded in 1921 for The Age of Innocence. Beyond her literary achievements, she was an ardent traveler… Read More
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