Length10h 25m
About this audiobook
Harold Frederic's "In the Valley" is a profound exploration of the complexities of rural life in late 19th-century America, capturing the delicate interplay between personal ambition and the weight of tradition. Frederic employs a rich, descriptive prose style that immerses the reader in the atmospheric landscape of the Hudson River Valley, blending realism with an almost lyrical quality. Set against the backdrop of societal change, the narrative intricately weaves the lives of its characters, reflecting the conflicts arising from love, economic survival, and the inexorable passage of time, all while drawing upon the literary traditions of realism that were emerging during his era. Born in 1856 in upstate New York, Frederic's intimate knowledge of his surroundings profoundly informs his writing. His experiences as a newspaper correspondent in both the United States and Europe imbued him with a unique perspective on society, which he infuses into his storytelling. This background equips him to portray the struggles of his characters with authenticity, as he keenly observes the impact of industrialization on rural communities, enabling a richer understanding of his characters' motives and desires. Readers seeking a thoughtful examination of the human condition amidst the vicissitudes of life will find "In the Valley" an enlightening and immersive read. Frederic's nuanced characterizations and evocative settings invite readers to ponder the resilience of the human spirit in the face of societal and personal upheaval. Highly recommended for those interested in American literature and the naturalistic tradition, this work remains a poignant reflection of a bygone era.
Audiobook details
GenreHistorical Fiction, General Fiction
Length10 hrs 25 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateSep 15, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
2How a Stately Name Was Shortened and Sweetened.
3Within Sound of the Shouting Waters.
4Through Happy Youth to Man's Estate.
5Enter My Lady Berenicia Cross.
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6I See My Sweet Sister Dressed in Strange Attire.
7The Masquerade Brings Me Nothing but Pain.
8As I Make My Adieux Mr. Philip Comes In.
9Old-Time Politics Pondered Under the Forest Starlight.
10To the Far Lake Country and Home Again.
11How I Seem to Feel a Wanting Note in the Chorus of Welcome.
12The Rude Awakening from My Dream.
13Tulp Gets a Broken Head to Match My Heart.
14I Perforce Say Farewell to My Old Home.
15The Fair Beginning of a New Life in Ancient Albany.
16I Go to a Famous Gathering at the Patroon's Manor House.
17A Foolish and Vexatious Quarrel Is Thrust Upon Me.
18Containing Other News Besides that from Bunker Hill.
19The Master and Mistress of Cairncross.
20How Philip in Wrath, Daisy in Anguish, Fly Their Home.
21The Night Attack upon Quebec--And My Share in It.
22A Crestfallen Return to Albany.
23I See Daisy and the Old Home Once More.
24The Arrest of Poor Lady Johnson.
25An Old Acquaintance Turns Up In Manacles.
26The Message Sent Ahead from the Invading Army.
27From the Scythe and Reaper to the Musket.
28The Rendezvous of Fighting Men at Fort Dayton.
29"The Blood Be on Your Heads."
30The Fearsome Death-Struggle in the Forest.
31Alone at Last with My Enemy.
32The Strange Uses to Which Revenge May Be Put.
33A Final Scene in the Gulf which My Eyes Are Mercifully Spared.
34The Peaceful Ending of It All.
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