A Pirate of Parts
An Epic Tale of High Seas AdventuresBy Richard Neville
Length4h 16m
About this audiobook
In "A Pirate of Parts," Richard Neville presents an imaginative and richly detailed narrative that explores the intertwining lives of adventurers, rebels, and dreamers against the backdrop of an ever-changing world. With its eclectic mix of humor, surrealism, and social commentary, Neville's prose reflects a distinctive literary style that resonates with the reader's sense of wonder and nostalgia. The novel situates itself within the postmodern literary context, using metafictional elements to question the nature of storytelling itself, while simultaneously parodying the tropes of the adventure genre. Richard Neville, an influential figure in counterculture literature, draws upon his experiences as a journalist, activist, and provocateur to craft a narrative that grapples with themes of freedom and societal constraints. His background, steeped in the tumultuous dynamics of the 1960s and 1970s, particularly amid the cultural revolutions of that era, informs the audacity and whimsy that permeate the text. Neville's keen observations and penchant for satire enable him to dissect the absurdities of both pirate lore and contemporary life. This book is a must-read for those who appreciate literary escapades that challenge the conventions of genre while provoking thoughtful reflections on identity and adventure. "A Pirate of Parts" is not merely a tale of swashbuckling antics; it is a profound exploration of the human spirit's desire for autonomy amidst the chaos of life.
Audiobook details
GenreHistorical Fiction, Action and Adventure
Length4 hrs 16 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 13, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1CHAPTER VIII
2"Every one shall offer according to what he hath.": —Deut.
3CHAPTER IX
4"One man in his time plays many parts.": —As You Like It.
5CHAPTER X
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6"Originality is nothing more than judicious imitation.": —Voltaire.
7CHAPTER XI
8CHAPTER XII
9"There are more things in Heaven and earth, Horatio, than are dreamt of in your philosophy.": —Hamlet.
10CHAPTER XIII
11CHAPTER XIV
12"Nature hath fram'd strange fellows in her time.": —Merchant of Venice.
13CHAPTER XV
14CHAPTER XVI: A New Way to Pay Old Debts.
15CHAPTER XVII
16"The actors are at hand; and by their show you shall all know that you are like to know.": —Midsummer Night's Dream.
17CHAPTER XVIII
18CHAPTER XIX
19"Experience is a great book, the events of life its chapters.": —Sainte-Beuve.
20CHAPTER XX
21CHAPTER XXI
22CHAPTER XXII
23"Is this world and all the life upon it a farce or vaudeville where you find no great meanings?": —George Eliot.
24CHAPTER XXIII
25"All the world's a stage and all the men and women merely players."
26—As You Like It.
27IMPORTANT NOTICE
28Come One—Come All—Be On Hand
29GOTOWN METROPOLITAN ACADEMY OF MUSIC
30Proprietor and Owner............ Mr. Ed. McGowan
31Mr. McGowan takes pleasure in announcing that he has engaged the celebrated Actor-Manager, Mr. Sellers Micawber Handy, and his talented company of performers to appear
32Next Saturday Evening
33To celebrate the anniversary of the founding of
34Gotown
35To make the event worthy of this occasion this highly talented and distinguished bunch will be presented under the direction of Mr. Handy
36In a Variegated Program
37Made up of selections from undeniably good sources, ancient and modern. In consequence of the length and richness of the Bill, details will not be given out until the night of the Show. It may be mentioned, however, that
38Singing and Dancing
39as well as Acting in all the various departments of Tragedy, Comedy, Burlesque, Grand Opera, etc., etc., will be introduced in the most approved and up-to-date style that circumstances will permit
40Local Celebrities
41Have generously volunteered their valuable services to lend a hand and do something
42List of Prices
43Tickets in advance may be purchased beforehand at Ed. McGowan's Spiritual Emporium
44Tickets bought of speculators on the outside will be refused at the door
45The entertainment will start at 8 o'clock and wind up when the audience have all they want
46P. S.—Don't miss this chance, for it will be the only anniversary of its kind with which Gotown will be honored in a long time to come.
47The Weston Handel and Hayden Philharmonic Society will handle the Music
48CHAPTER XXIV
49"There's nothing to be got nowadays unless thou can'st fish for it.": —Pericles Prince of Tyre.
50CHAPTER XXV
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