Dwellers in Arcady
The Story of an Abandoned FarmBy Albert Bigelow Paine
Length3h 49m
About this audiobook
In "Dwellers in Arcady," Albert Bigelow Paine weaves a rich tapestry of narrative that reflects the idyllic and rustic charm of rural life. The book, written in a lyrical prose style reminiscent of the pastoral tradition, explores the lives of a diverse cast of characters inhabiting a mythical, agrarian paradise. Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century America, Paine'Äôs work captures the nuances of human relationships and the profound connection between people and nature, illustrating a longing for simplicity and authenticity in a rapidly industrializing world. Albert Bigelow Paine was not only an accomplished author but also a biographer, known for his deep appreciation of American landscapes and their inhabitants. His upbringing in a small town and his experiences traveling through the American countryside greatly influenced his perspective and literary voice. Drawing on themes of nostalgia and idealism, Paine'Äôs own yearning for a slower pace of life is palpable in this work, as it resonates with a collective consciousness searching for solace amidst the encroachment of modernity. "Dwellers in Arcady" is highly recommended for readers seeking a reflective and immersive experience that invokes the spirit of pastoral literature. Paine'Äôs masterful prose invites one to pause and appreciate the splendor of everyday life, making this book a timeless exploration of the human spirit'Äôs quest for tranquility.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★ 3.1 (14)
Includes Goodreads
GenreGeneral Fiction, Literary Classics
Length3 hrs 49 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateApr 25, 2021
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
2CHAPTER TWO
3I: We carried down a little hair trunk
4II: Cap'n Ben has an iron door-sill
5III: The thought of going back to "six rooms and improvements"
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6IV: The soft feet of the rain on the shingles
7V: Elizabeth's ideas were not poetic
8VI: Our last night in the barn was not like the others
9CHAPTER THREE
10I: At the threshold of the past
11II: Paper-hanging is not a natural gift
12III: There is nothing I wouldn't do for a bee—a reasonable bee
13IV: There was a place we sometimes visited to see the trout
14CHAPTER FOUR
15I: There is compensation even for moving
16II: There is work about making apple-butter
17III: Lazarus's downfall was a matter of pigs
18IV: Westbury had advised against wheat
19V: Deer—wild deer—on our own farm!
20CHAPTER FIVE
21I: But Sarah was biding her time
22II: We often cooked by our fireplace
23III: Under the spell of the white touch
24IV: The difficulty was to get busy
25CHAPTER SIX
26I: The magic of the starlit tree
27CHRISTMAS CAROL
28II: Westbury dropped in
29III: No animal except man digs and plants
30IV: Then came Bella—and Gibbs
31CHAPTER SEVEN
32I: We planted a number of things
33II: Out of the blue
34III: "Ah, the bonny cow!"
35IV: Strawberries and trout. How is that for a combination?
36CHAPTER EIGHT
37I: Fate produced a man who had chickens to sell
38II: I planted some canterbury-bells
39III: And how the family did grow up!
40IV: And then one eventful day
41V: Was it the spirit of our garden?
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