
Length51m
About this audiobook
In "Along the Shore," Rose Hawthorne Lathrop offers a nuanced exploration of the coastal experience, blending vivid imagery and lyrical prose to evoke the beauty and tumult of the seaside. The narrative is imbued with a reflective tone, inviting readers to ponder themes of nature, human connection, and the passage of time. Set against the backdrop of late 19th-century America, the work resonates with the Romantic literary tradition, where the natural world serves both as a setting and as a character that profoundly influences human emotions and actions. Lathrop, a prominent figure in American literature and the daughter of the renowned author Nathaniel Hawthorne, draws on her rich family legacy and personal experiences for inspiration. Her journey, influenced by her humanitarian endeavors and deep appreciation for the arts, shapes the poignant themes that permeate her writing. "Along the Shore" distinctly reflects her thoughtful engagement with moral and existential questions, ultimately revealing her commitment to capturing the human spirit amidst the unforgiving yet beautiful setting of the sea. This book is highly recommended for readers seeking a blend of poetic narration and profound philosophical inquiry. Lathrop's deft storytelling, combined with her intimate grasp of human emotions and nature's power, renders this work a valuable addition to the canon of American literature. Engage with "Along the Shore" to find solace and reflection within its pages.
Audiobook details
GenreHistorical Fiction, General Fiction
Length51 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateSep 16, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1ALONG THE SHORE
28CLOSING CHORDS.
2IMPERSONALITY
29GRACE.
3A PROTEAN GLIMPSE.
30ENDLESS RESOURCE.
4POWER AGAINST POWER. [Nathaniel Hawthorne, 1864.]
31THE BABY.
5LIFE'S PRIESTESS.
32A Waltz.
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6LOVE NOW.
33FIRST BLOOM OF LOVE.
7ONE AND ONE.
34A WOOING SONG.
8THE VIOLIN.
35DOROTHY.
9GERTRUDE. [In Memory: 1877.]
36MORNING SONG.
10UNITY IN SPACE.
37LOOKING BACKWARD.
11THE SHELL AND THE WORLD.
38UNLOVED.
12THE CLOCK-TOWER BELL.
39THE CLOCK'S SONG.
13OURS TO ENDURE.
40BROKEN-HEARTED.
14BROKEN WAVES.
41THE CYNIC'S FEALTY.
15WHY SAD TO-DAY?
42THE GIRLS WE MIGHT HAVE WED.
16THE GHOSTS OF REVELLERS.
43"NEITHER!"
17LIFE'S BURYING-GROUND.
44USED UP.
18BEYOND UTTERANCE.
45A YOUTH'S SUICIDE.
19THE SUICIDE.
46TWENTY BOLD MARINERS.
20FOR OTHERS.
47IN THE ARTILLERY.
21ZEST.
48THE LOST BATTLE
22THE UNPERFECTED.
49THE OUTGOING RACE.
23GOD-MADE.
50HIDDEN HISTORY.
24A SONG BEFORE GRIEF.
51A BALLAD OF THE MIST.
25PRIDE: FATE.
52THE DREAMING WHEEL.
26FRANCIE.
53THE ROADS THAT MEET.
27LOST REALITY.
54A PASSING VOICE.