From One Generation to Another
A Family Saga of Timeless Themes and Intergenerational ReflectionBy Henry Seton Merriman
Length7h 20m
About this audiobook
In "From One Generation to Another," Henry Seton Merriman intricately weaves a narrative that explores the complexities of familial relationships and societal expectations in Victorian England. The novel is characterized by its rich, descriptive prose and keen psychological insights, providing readers with a nuanced understanding of its characters'Äô motivations. Through a compelling blend of drama and romance, Merriman delves into the themes of legacy and the burdens of inheritance, shining a light on how the past shapes the present across generations. His adept handling of dialogue adds depth to the characters, making their struggles and triumphs resonate with authenticity. Henry Seton Merriman, born in 1865, was a prominent English author whose works often reflect his deep interest in the societal dilemmas of his time. Influenced by his own experiences as a traveler and his keen observations of human nature, Merriman'Äôs storytelling embodies a distinct blend of realism and idealism. His literary career is marked by a commitment to depicting the intricacies of human relationships, prompting readers to examine their own lives through the lens of his narratives. "From One Generation to Another" is a thought-provoking read that resonates with anyone interested in the intricacies of family dynamics and societal pressures. Merriman's masterful storytelling invites readers to reflect on their connections with previous generations, making it a timeless exploration of love, duty, and the inevitable passage of time.
Audiobook details
GenreHistorical Fiction, General Fiction
Length7 hrs 20 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 13, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
17CHAPTER XVI. THE SPIDER AND THE FLY
2CHAPTER I. THE SEED
18CHAPTER XVII. TWO MOTIVES
3CHAPTER II. SUBURBAN
19CHAPTER XVIII. LIKE SHIPS UPON THE SEA: Be as one that knoweth, and yet holdeth his tongue.
4CHAPTER III. MERCURY: The evil is sown, but the destruction thereof is not yet come.
20CHAPTER XIX. AT HURLINGHGAM: I must be cruel only to be kind.
5CHAPTER IV. FREIGHTED
21CHAPTER XX. IN A SIDE PATH
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6CHAPTER V. AFTER NINETEEN YEARS: A sharp judgment shall be to them that be in high places.
22CHAPTER XXI. ALONE: The name of the slough was Despond.
7CHAPTER VI. FOR HIS COUNTRY
23CHAPTER XXII. ACROSS THE YEARS: Across the years you seem to come.
8CHAPTER VII. ON THE ROOF OF THE WORLD: The more a man has in himself, the less he will want from other people.
24CHAPTER XXIII. AND THE TIME PASSES SOMEHOW: His hand will be against every man, and every man's hand against him.
9CHAPTER VIII. RELIEVED: Well waited is well done.
25CHAPTER XXIV. A STAB IN THE DARK
10CHAPTER IX. RE-CAST
26CHAPTER XXV. FROM THE JAWS OF DEATH: When the heart speaks, Glory itself is an illusion.
11CHAPTER X. A LAST THROW
27CHAPTER XXVI. BALANCING ACCOUNTS: And yet God has not said a word.
12CHAPTER XI. A CARPET KNIGHT: As children gathering pebbles on the shore.
28CHAPTER XXVII. AT BAY: “ANNA AGAR.”
13CHAPTER XII. BAD NEWS: Sa manière de souffrir est le témoignage qu'une âme porte sur elle-même.
29CHAPTER XXVIII. THE LAST LINK: A thing hereditary in the race comes unawares.
14CHAPTER XIII. ON THIN ICE
30CHAPTER XXIX. SETTLED
15CHAPTER XIV. THE CURSE OF A GOOD INTENTION: There is one that keepeth silence and is found wise.
31For love in sequel works with fate.
16CHAPTER XV. THE TOUCH OF NATURE
32THE END
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