Kent Knowles: Quahaug
A Charming Tale of Quaint Coastal Life in New EnglandBy Joseph Crosby Lincoln
Length12h 59m
About this audiobook
In "Kent Knowles: Quahaug," Joseph Crosby Lincoln delivers a richly textured narrative that intertwines the themes of local culture, nature, and the intricate lives of a small fishing community. Set in the New England coastal town, Lincoln employs a regionalist style that encapsulates the vernacular of his characters while offering vivid descriptions of the quahaug (硬壳蛤), a clam species central to the local economy and identity. The work situates itself within the American literary tradition of the early 20th century, echoing the efforts of contemporaries who sought to illuminate the everyday lives of ordinary people through a lens of authenticity and charm. Joseph Crosby Lincoln, an accomplished author and lifelong resident of Cape Cod, possessed a deep connection to the maritime world that profoundly informed his writing. Trained in the norms and characters of his native region, Lincoln's observations of human relationships and the struggles against nature are informed by his own experiences, making his portrayals both relatable and compelling. His keen awareness of the quirks and rhythms of coastal life imbues the text with a sense of place that reverberates throughout the narrative. Recommending "Kent Knowles: Quahaug" is an easy task for anyone interested in the interplay between environment and identity, as well as those who appreciate character-driven stories. Lincoln's exploration of communal ties in the face of change resonates deeply, making this work not only an insightful read but also a significant contribution to American regional literature. Readers will find themselves immersed in a world where the sea and its challenges both bind and define a community.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 4.1 (25)
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GenreGeneral Fiction, Humor
Length12 hrs 59 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 9, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
2CHAPTER I: Which is Not a Chapter at All
3CHAPTER II: Which Repeats, for the Most Part, What Jim Campbell Said to Me and What I Said to Him
4CHAPTER III: Which, Although It Is Largely Family History, Should Not Be Skipped by the Reader
5CHAPTER IV: In Which Hephzy and I and the Plutonia Sail Together
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6CHAPTER V: In Which We View, and Even Mingle Slightly with, the Upper Classes
7CHAPTER VI: In Which We Are Received at Bancroft's Hotel and I Receive a Letter
8CHAPTER VII: In Which a Dream Becomes a Reality
9CHAPTER VIII: In Which the Pilgrims Become Tenants
10CHAPTER IX: In Which We Make the Acquaintance of Mayberry and a Portion of Burgleston Bogs
11CHAPTER X: In Which I Break All Previous Resolutions and Make a New One
12CHAPTER XI: In Which Complications Become More Complicated
13CHAPTER XII: In Which the Truth Is Told at Last
14CHAPTER XIII: In Which Hephzy and I Agree to Live for Each Other
15CHAPTER XIV: In Which I Play Golf and Cross the Channel
16CHAPTER XV: In Which I Learn that All Abbeys Are Not Churches
17CHAPTER XVI: In Which I Take My Turn at Playing the Invalid
18CHAPTER XVII: In Which I, as Well as Mr. Solomon Cripps, Am Surprised
19CHAPTER XVIII: In Which the Pilgrimage Ends Where It Began
20CHAPTER XIX: Which Treats of Quahaugs in General
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