
Set in a tranquil English countryside, the story follows Dr. Primrose, a kindly vicar, his devoted wife, and their four children. Their modest farm, Wakefield, is a picture of modest happiness, where love and simple pleasures shape daily life. When a distant relative leaves a substantial inheritance, the family’s fortunes seem poised to rise, promising a brighter future for the Primroses.
But the promise quickly unravels as unexpected debts surface and a series of misunderstandings threaten the family’s peace. Accusations and misfortunes begin to test their faith and resilience, drawing the characters into a web of intrigue that challenges their trust in one another. As the vicar grapples with these early crises, listeners are drawn into a heartfelt tale of virtue, vulnerability, and the enduring strength of familial bonds.
Language
fr
Duration
~7 hours (413K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Giovanni Fini, Clarity and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Release date
2016-06-19
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

d. 1774
Known for mixing wit, warmth, and sharp social observation, this 18th-century Irish writer gave the world the novel The Vicar of Wakefield, the poem The Deserted Village, and the comedy She Stoops to Conquer. His work moves easily between humor and feeling, which helps explain why it has lasted so long.
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