The Angel in the House

audiobook

The Angel in the House

by Coventry Patmore

EN·~2 hours·30 chapters

Chapters

30 total

2

0:28

3

0:35

4

1:26

5

1:41

Book I. - THE PROLOGUE. - 1

0:20

CANTO I The Cathedral Close. - PRELUDES. - I. The Impossibility.

5:32

CANTO II. Mary And Mildred. - PRELUDES. - I. The Paragon.

5:58

CANTO III. Honoria - PRELUDES. - I. The Lover.

5:25

CANTO IV. The Morning Call. - PRELUDES. - I. The Rose of the World.

5:41

CANTO V. The Violets. - PRELUDES. - I. The Comparison.

5:56

Description

In this devotional verse, a poet offers a tribute to the woman who anchors his life, presenting her as the serene, almost heavenly presence that steadies a bustling household. The work unfolds in a series of lyrical cantos that explore marriage, love, and the moral virtues associated with Victorian domesticity. Its language is rich with classical allusion and gentle humor, inviting listeners to feel the warmth of a shared home.

Through vivid scenes of wedding vows, quiet evenings by the fire, and the tender play of children, the poem weaves a portrait of an idealized partnership that both comforts and inspires. While rooted in 19th‑century expectations, the verses resonate with anyone who has ever found poetry in everyday kindness. The narration's calm confidence and melodic flow make it a soothing listen for those who appreciate thoughtful reflections on love and duty.

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Language

en

Duration

~2 hours (134K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

May 1, 2003

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Coventry Patmore

Coventry Patmore

1823–1896

A major Victorian poet and critic, he is best known for The Angel in the House, the work that helped define — and later provoke debate about — the era’s ideal of marriage. His later poetry turned more mystical and intense, especially in The Unknown Eros.

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