Underground Man

audiobook

Underground Man

by Gabriel de Tarde

EN·~2 hours·4 chapters

Chapters

4 total
1

UNDERGROUND MAN - By - GABRIEL TARDE - (1843-1904) - MEMBER OF THE INSTITUTE PROFESSOR AT THE COLLEGE OF FRANCE - TRANSLATED BY CLOUDESLEY BRERETON M.A., L. ÈS L. - WITH A PREFACE BY H.G. WELLS - LONDON - DUCKWORTH & CO. - 1905

0:44
2

PREFACE

16:10
3

INTRODUCTORY

2:23:00
4

NOTE ON TARDE

2:25

Description

A playful yet thoughtful voice guides listeners through a vivid imagination of society’s possible futures, weaving together reflections on art, love, and the subtle forces that shape human interaction. The narrator’s tone balances intellectual curiosity with wry humor, inviting you to consider how ideas ripple through everyday life while never losing its light‑hearted charm. Early chapters introduce a cast of eccentric characters whose conversations hint at larger questions about progress and the human spirit.

As the story unfolds, the prose flirts with irony, offering a gentle critique of the seriousness with which we often treat grand theories. You’ll hear speculative dialogues that feel both scholarly and mischievous, encouraging you to question conventions without feeling weighed down. The first act sets a foundation of lively debate, promising an engaging journey that blends wit, philosophy, and a spirited look at what lies ahead.

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Language

en

Duration

~2 hours (155K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Christine Bell and Marc D'Hooghe

Release date

2010-08-27

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Gabriel de Tarde

Gabriel de Tarde

1843–1904

Best known for treating society as a web of small interactions, this French thinker linked imitation, invention, and opposition to the way ideas and behaviors spread. His work in sociology, criminology, and social psychology kept influencing later debates long after his lifetime.

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