Embers, Complete
Intrigue, Love, and Tradition: A Tale of Redemption and Sacrifice in a Small English VillageBy Gilbert Parker
Length2h 3m
About this audiobook
In "Embers, Complete," Gilbert Parker weaves a rich tapestry of human emotion and experience set against the backdrop of the early 20th-century socio-political landscape. Parker's literary style embodies a blend of romanticism and realism, capturing the complexities of love, loss, and the often tempestuous nature of human relationships. The collection includes a series of interconnected short stories that delve into themes of passion, regret, and redemption, all marked by Parker's keen observation and vivid characterizations, making it a crucial contribution to the early Canadian literary canon and a reflective study of its time. Gilbert Parker, a Canadian novelist and political figure, was influenced by his upbringing in the vibrant cultural milieu of Ontario and his extensive travels through the British Empire. His experiences as a war correspondent during the Boer War and his vivid encounters with diverse cultures enriched his narrative style and thematic focus. Parker's works often mirror his deep understanding of the human spirit, reflecting his profound respect for both individuality and community. "Embers, Complete" is an essential read for anyone interested in the intricate dynamics of human relationships framed within a historical narrative context. Parker's compelling prose invites readers into a world where every ember of emotion is ignited, revealing the beauty and volatility of the human condition. This collection is not only a pleasurable read but also an insightful exploration, making it a must-have for both literary enthusiasts and scholars alike.
Audiobook details
GenreHistorical Fiction, General Fiction
Length2 hrs 3 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 9, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1INTRODUCTION
49THE NEW APHRODITE
2PROEM
50AN ANCIENT PLEDGE
3ROSLEEN
51THE TRIBUTE OF KING HATH
4WILL YOU COME BACK HOME?
52THERE IS AN ORCHARD
5MARY CALLAGHAN AND ME
53HEART OF THE WORLD
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6KILDARE
54EPITAPHS
7YOU’LL TRAVEL FAR AND WIDE
55THE MAID
8FARCALLADEN RISE
56THE SEA-REAPERS
9GIVE ME THE LIGHT HEART
57THE WATCHER
10WHERE SHALL WE BETAKE US?
58THE WAKING
11NO MAN’S LAND
59WHEN ONE FORGETS
12AT SEA
60ALOES AND MYRRH
13ATHENIAN
61IN WASTE PLACES
14EYES LIKE THE SEA
62LAST OF ALL
15OPEN THY GATE
63AFTER
16SUMMER IS COME
64REMEDIAL
17WAS IT SOME GOLDEN STAR?
65THE TWILIGHT OF LOVE
18I HEARD THE DESERT CALLING
66IRREVOCABLE
19THE FORGOTTEN WORD
67THE LAST DREAM
20WHAT WILL IT MATTER?
68WAITING
21THE COURIER STAR
69IN MAYTIME
22THE WORLD IN MAKING
70INSIDE THE BAR
23HEW
71THE CHILDREN
24O SON OF MAN
72LITTLE GARAINE
25AT THE END OF THE WORLD
73TO A LITTLE CHILD
26WAYFARERS
74PHYLLIS
27THE RED PATROL
75BAIRNIE
28THE YELLOW SWAN
76IN CAMDEN TOWN
29THE HEART OF THE PIONEER
77JEAN
30THE NORTH TRAIL
78A MEMORY
31ALONE
79IN CAMP AT JUNIPER COVE
32THE SCARLET HILLS
80JUNIPER COVE TWENTY YEARS AFTER
33THE WOODSMAN LOVER
81LISTENING
34QUI VIVE
82NEVERTHELESS
35THE LITTLE HOUSE
83ISHMAEL
36SPINNING
84OVER THE HILLS
37SUZON
85THE DELIVERER
38MY LITTLE TENDER HEART
86THE DESERT ROAD
39THE MEN OF THE NORTH
87A SON OF THE NILE
40THE CROWNING
88A FAREWELL FROM THE HAREM
41CLOSE UP
89AN ARAB LOVE SONG
42W. E. H.
90THE CAMEL-DRIVER TO HIS CAMEL
43WHEN BLOWS THE WIND
91THE TALL DAKOON
44DOLLY
92THERE IS SORROW ON THE SEA
45LIFE’S SWEET WAGES
93THE AUSTRALIAN STOCKRIDER
46TO THE VALLEY
94THE BRIDGE OF THE HUNDRED SPANS
47LOVE IN HER COLD GRAVE LIES
95NELL LATORE
48GRANADA, GRANADA
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