Queen Victoria

audiobook

Queen Victoria

by Lytton Strachey

EN·~9 hours·45 chapters

Chapters

45 total

QUEEN VICTORIA, PRINCE ALBERT AND THE ROYAL FAMILY. From the Picture by F. Winterhalter.

1:34

CHAPTER I - ANTECEDENTS - I

7:35

II

3:26

III

11:11

IV

7:11

CHAPTER II - CHILDHOOD - I

5:42

II

10:24

III

20:01

IV

12:07

V

11:17
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Description

A vivid portrait of the early Victorian era unfolds as the narrative follows a spirited princess navigating a world of duty, intrigue, and romance. From her first encounter with a determined German prince to the delicate dance of courtly expectations, the story captures the clash of personalities that shaped their partnership. Richly illustrated and anchored in meticulous research, the account brings to life the grand halls of Buckingham Palace and the private moments that defined a future queen’s character.

The book then moves beyond their wedding, tracing the couple’s early years together as they confront personal loss, political pressures, and the responsibilities of an emerging empire. Listeners will hear the intimate whispers of ambition and affection that powered their reign, while the author’s scholarly footnotes provide depth without interrupting the flow. This engaging biography offers a window into the formative chapter of a monarch whose influence would echo for generations.

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Language

en

Duration

~9 hours (538K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Al Haines

Release date

Aug 21, 2011

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Lytton Strachey

Lytton Strachey

1880–1932

Wry, sharp, and wonderfully skeptical, this English writer helped reinvent biography for the modern age. His portraits of famous Victorians cut through hero worship with wit, style, and a keen eye for character.

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