Dark Soil
Unearthing Secrets in a Dark Rural TownBy Arthur Stringer
Length1h 42m
About this audiobook
In "Dark Soil," Arthur Stringer delves into the complex tapestry of human relationships set against the backdrop of rural life. The novel is characterized by its vivid descriptive prose and a powerful exploration of themes such as love, loss, and the inexorable grip of the past. Stringer employs a richly atmospheric style, merging local color with psychological depth, which situates the narrative firmly in the early 20th century, reflecting the socio-cultural dynamics and uncertainties of the time. The juxtaposition of nature and human emotion creates a poignant landscape that invites readers to reflect on the interplay between environment and identity. Arthur Stringer was a Canadian author, born in 1874, whose literary career spanned several decades, influencing American and Canadian literature alike. With a background in journalism and a deep connection to his own rural roots, Stringer's experiences undoubtedly informed the intricate characterizations and setting in "Dark Soil." His venture into this narrative appears motivated by a desire to unveil the psychological intricacies of the human condition, often obscured by the superficiality of modern life. I highly recommend "Dark Soil" to those seeking a profound literary experience that engages the senses and the intellect. Stringer'Äôs mastery of language and his ability to create empathetic, layered characters make this novel not only a compelling read but also an essential work for understanding the complexities of human interaction within the natural world.
Audiobook details
GenreMystery and Thriller
Length1 hr 42 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateAug 30, 2021
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1THE EARTHQUAKE
42SPRING FLOODS
2THE SKY-WRITER
43THE TURN OF THE YEAR
3MAN AND WOMAN
44IF I LOVE YOU
4TWO IN A MEADOW
45WHAT SHALL I CARE?
5MAPLE LEAVES IN OCTOBER
46HUNTER AND HUNTED
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6PHILOSOPHIES
47I
7THE VICTOR
48II
8A SUMMER NIGHT
49ULTIMATA
9APPLE BLOSSOMS
50YOU BID ME TO SLEEP
10THE TOBOGGAN
51THE HOUSE OF LIFE
11AUTUMN
52THE LAST OF SUMMER
12ONE NIGHT IN THE NORTHWEST
53AT CHARING-CROSS
13THE DEAD ASTRONOMER
54PRESCIENCE
14THE SHADOW
55II
15WINTER LUMBERMEN
56THE STEEL WORKERS
16THE CLASH
57THE CHILDREN
17THE WOLF-CALL
58THE WILD GEESE
18THE SOD-BREAKER
59THE DAY
19A SON IS BORN
60I
20MILKWEED
61II
21HOME THOUGHTS
62THE REVOLT
22THE PILOT
63MARCH TWILIGHT
23SOME DAY, O SEEKER OF DREAMS
64FACES
24CHAINS
65THERE IS STRENGTH IN THE SOIL
25BLACK HOURS
66LIFE-DRUNK
26SAPPHO’S TOMB
67MY HEART STOOD EMPTY
27II
68DREAMERS
28III
69THE QUESTION
29IV
70I
30V
71II
31VI
72THE GIFT OF HATE
32VII
73THE DREAM
33BEFORE RENEWAL
74ONE ROOM IN MY HEART
34HILLTOP HOURS
75THE VEIL
35THE DRUMS
76THE MAN OF DREAMS
36ANESTHESIA
77APRIL ON THE RIALTO
37THE WILD SWANS PASS
78THE PASSING
38AT NOTRE DAME
79PROTESTATIONS
39I
80I SAT IN THE SUNLIGHT
40II
81AN AFTERWORD
41DOORS
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