Jimbo: A Fantasy (Adventure Classic) (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Mystical adventures - The Empty House MysteryBy Algernon Blackwood
Length6h 14m
About this audiobook
Jimbo: A Fantasy is a delicate adventure of childhood consciousness, in which a young boy's accident opens into a visionary realm shaped by fear, longing, and imagination. Blackwood mingles fairy-tale movement with psychological subtlety, presenting the supernatural not as mere ornament but as an extension of inner life. Its episodic journey, dream logic, and lyrical prose place it within Edwardian fantasy while anticipating later explorations of childhood as a threshold between worlds. Algernon Blackwood, one of the finest British writers of supernatural fiction, brought to the book his lifelong fascination with mysticism, nature, and unseen dimensions of experience. Known for masterpieces such as The Willows and The Wendigo, he was less interested in conventional horror than in awe: the sense that reality contains presences beyond ordinary perception. His spiritual interests and sensitivity to childhood wonder deeply inform Jimbo. This book is recommended to readers who value fantasy that is inward, atmospheric, and philosophically suggestive. It will especially appeal to admirers of classic children's literature, supernatural fiction, and works where adventure becomes a journey into the hidden architecture of the soul.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
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GenreChildren's Literature
Length6 hrs 14 mins
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateAug 28, 2015
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
120 Must Read Ghost Novels
14CHAPTER X
2Introduction
15CHAPTER XI
3Synopsis
16CHAPTER XII
4Historical Context
17CHAPTER XIII
5CHAPTER I "RABBITS"
18CHAPTER XIV
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6CHAPTER II
19CHAPTER XV
7CHAPTER III
20CHAPTER XVI
8CHAPTER IV
21CHAPTER XVII
9CHAPTER V
22CHAPTER XVIII
10CHAPTER VI
23Analysis
11CHAPTER VII
24Reflection
12CHAPTER VIII
25Memorable Quotes
13CHAPTER IX
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