Contango
Enriched edition. A Classic Historical Fiction Tale of Eastward Exile, Solitude, and the Quiet Longing for ConnectionBy James Hilton
Length10h 46m
About this audiobook
Contango is a book by James Hilton. Hilton was an English novelist and playwriter. Excerpt: "Gathergood was forty-nine, and had spent a quarter of a century in
various parts of the East. He had never married, nor had rumour
ever associated him with a woman, white or coloured. He was aware
that women did not particularly care for him, and he had never
found their indifference hard to endure. With men, individual
men, he had sometimes wished he could become more intimate, but
even the wish for this had rarely been enough to make for keen
disappointment."
In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- An Author Biography reveals milestones in the author's life, illuminating the personal insights behind the text.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
GenreLiterary Classics, Other
Length10 hrs 46 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 9, 2021
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
10CHAPTER FIVE. — NICHOLAS PALESCU
2Introduction
11CHAPTER SIX. — LEON MIRSKY
3Synopsis
12CHAPTER SEVEN. — MAX OETZLER
4Historical Context
13CHAPTER EIGHT. — PAULA COURVIER
5Author Biography
14CHAPTER NINE. — HENRY ELLIOTT
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6CHAPTER ONE. — CHARLES GATHERGOOD
15THE END
7CHAPTER TWO. — FLORENCE FAULKNER
16Analysis
8CHAPTER THREE. — STUART BROWN
17Reflection
9CHAPTER FOUR. — SYLVIA SEYDEL
18Memorable Quotes
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