Violet

Released: March 12, 2018
Length: 16 mins
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Publisher: Red Door Audiobooks

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Violet is a story that recounts a chance encounter with an old acquaintance while traveling, exploring themes of irony and social expectations. The narrator's experience offers a nuanced reflection on personal confidence and perceptions, all set within Mansfield's characteristic modernist style. This audiobook provides a glimpse into early 20th-century social interactions with subtle insight.

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