Harps Hung up in Babylon
Exploring the Depths of Human Emotion and the Intricacies of the Human SpiritBy Arthur Colton
Length1h 33m
About this audiobook
In "Harps Hung up in Babylon," Arthur Colton weaves a poignant narrative that explores the themes of displacement, longing, and the resilience of the human spirit. The book employs a lyrical prose style reminiscent of early 20th-century American literature, reflecting both the poignancy of personal narratives and the broader socio-political landscape of its time. Set against a backdrop of cultural dislocation, Colton's work draws on biblical allusions and rich imagery to evoke a sense of nostalgia and yearning, effectively mirroring the emotional turmoil experienced by those in exile. Arthur Colton, a notable figure in American literature, was deeply influenced by his own experiences of migration and cultural upheaval. Born into a family of immigrants, his upbringing imbued him with both the struggles of adaptation and the beauty of diversity. His keen observations of human emotion and societal tensions are evident throughout the text, revealing not only the personal aspect of loss but also a critique of societal indifference to those in times of despair. Readers seeking a profound exploration of identity and belonging will find "Harps Hung up in Babylon" to be an essential addition to their literary journey. Colton'Äôs insightful reflections and evocative writing invite contemplation, making this book a compelling read for anyone interested in the intersections of culture, memory, and the enduring question of home.
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GenreGeneral Fiction
Length1 hr 33 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 19, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1WEST-EASTERLY MORALITIES
38ONE HOUR
2THE CAPTIVE
39HEIRS OF TIME
3THE KING.
40WHO MAY WITH THE SHREWD HOURS STRIVE?
4BEN ALI.
41LET ME NO MORE A MENDICANT
5THE KING.
42CURARE SEPULTOS
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6THE KING.
43TO-MORROW
7BEN ALI.
44SNOW
8THE KING.
45IN PORT TO-DAY
9BEN ALI.
46AS WE GROW OLD
10BEN ALI.
47WAYFARERS
11THE KING.
48THE HOUSE
12THE BEGGAR
49SONNETS
13THE PILGRIM
50THE HILLS
14ALLAH'S TENT
51WORDSWORTH
15THE POET AND THE FOUNTAIN
52THE WATER-LILY
16THE CHENEAUX ISLANDS
53THE THRUSH
17THE SHEPHERD AND THE KNIGHT
54THE ROMAN WAY
18SHEPHERD.
55I
19KNIGHT.
56II
20SHEPHERD.
57III
21KNIGHT.
58FOLLY
22SHEPHERD.
59CONCERNING TABITHA'S DANCING OF THE MINUET
23KNIGHT.
60AN IDYL OF THE WOOD
24SHEPHERD.
61PHYLLIS AND CORYDON
25KNIGHT.
62MAYING
26SHEPHERD.
63TWO LITTLE MAIDS
27THE HERB OF GRACE
64TWENTY YEARS HENCE
28VERSES FROM "THE CANTICLE OF THE ROAD"
65WITHOUT THE GATE
29I
66ANCIEN M'SIEU PIERRE
30II
67CHRISTMAS EVE
31III
68THE CAROL SINGER
32IV
69ARCADIE. I
33V
70ARCADIE. II: MARTIAL TO PLINY
34VI
71LAST YEAR'S NEST
35FAUSTINE
72EPILOGUE TO A BOOK OF UNIMPORTANT VERSES
36SOMETIME IT MAY BE
73FINIS
37WHEN ALL THE BROOKS HAVE RUN AWAY
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