Celibates, George Moore
Celibates, George Moore
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Celibates

Author: George Moore

Narrator: Eloise Fairfax

Unabridged: 8 hr 47 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 05/15/2025

Categories: Fiction, Romance


Synopsis

"Celibates" by George Moore delves into the lives of three individuals resisting traditional marital norms. Set in 19th-century Dublin, the novel unfolds the stories of a painter, a musician, and a writer navigating the challenges of celibacy. Moore's narrative explores the tension between passion and societal expectations, offering a nuanced portrayal of human desires and the consequences of unconventional choices. With vivid characters and social commentary, the novel becomes a provocative exploration of the limitations and freedoms inherent in defying societal conventions.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Michael on February 16, 2020

I really enjoyed this; three tales of lives gone awry that are both psychologically penetrating and narratively compelling. The first one, 'Mildred Lawson' is probably my favourite and the most complex, the others somewhat more prosaic in nature. Quite Russian in tone but still strikingly modern - e......more

Goodreads review by Sketchbook on July 26, 2013

Eschewing tradition, Geo Moore posits that marriage is the Unhappy Ending.......more