Friendship Village
Tales of Heartwarming Friendship in a Small Midwestern VillageBy Zona Gale
Length5h 38m
About this audiobook
In "Friendship Village," Zona Gale intricately weaves a tapestry of small-town life, exploring the rich dynamics of community, friendship, and human connection in the early 20th century. With a prose style characterized by lyrical descriptions and keen psychological insight, Gale captures the essence of her characters' inner lives amid the backdrop of a closely-knit Midwestern town. The narrative is steeped in the social realities of its time, reflecting the evolving roles of women and the impact of societal change on personal relationships, making it a poignant commentary on the human condition. Zona Gale, an influential American author and playwright, was deeply intertwined with her local culture in Portage, Wisconsin. Her experiences growing up in a small town significantly informed her writing, allowing her to portray an authentic depiction of Midwestern life. Gale was also a notable advocate for women's rights and social justice, themes that permeate her work and illuminate her profound understanding of community and individual struggles. "Friendship Village" is a must-read for those interested in the intersections of community, identity, and the complexities of friendship. Gale's compelling characters and vivid setting invite readers to reflect on their own relationships and the small towns that shape them. This timeless narrative remains relevant, encouraging readers to appreciate the bonds that tie us all together.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 3.5 (13)
Includes Goodreads
GenreGeneral Fiction
Length5 hrs 38 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 27, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
2V: THE SHADOW OF GOOD THINGS TO COME
3VI: STOCK
4VII: THE BIG WIND
5VIII: THE GRANDMA LADIES
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6IX: "NOT AS THE WORLD GIVETH"
7X: LONESOME.—I
8XI: LONESOME.—II
9XII: OF THE SKY AND SOME ROSEMARY
10XIII: TOP FLOOR BACK
11XIV: AN EPILOGUE
12XV: THE TEA PARTY
13XVI: WHAT IS THAT IN THINE HAND?
14XVII: PUT ON THY BEAUTIFUL GARMENTS
15XVIII: IN THE WILDERNESS A CEDAR
16XIX: HERSELF
17XX: THE HIDINGS OF POWER
18GROSSET & DUNLAP'S
19DRAMATIZED NOVELS: A Few that are Making Theatrical History
20MARY JANE'S PA. By Norman Way. Illustrated with scenes from the play.
21CHERUB DEVINE. By Sewell Ford.
22A WOMAN'S WAY. By Charles Somerville. Illustrated with scenes from the play.
23THE CLIMAX. By George C. Jenks.
24A FOOL THERE WAS. By Porter Emerson Browne. Illustrated by Edmund Magrath and W. W. Fawcett.
25THE SQUAW MAN. By Julie Opp Faversham and Edwin Milton Royle. Illustrated with scenes from the play.
26THE GIRL IN WAITING. By Archibald Eyre. Illustrated with scenes from the play.
27THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL. By Baroness Orczy. Illustrated with scenes from the play.
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