Muse and Mint
The Intricate Dance of Art and Profit in 19th-Century LiteratureBy Walter Seymour Percy
Length2h 32m
About this audiobook
In "Muse and Mint," Walter Seymour Percy intricately weaves a narrative that confronts the complexities of the human condition through the lens of art and commerce. This novel delves into the juxtaposition of inspiration and materialism, illustrating how artistic pursuits can be both a sanctuary and a struggle against societal constraints. Percy's literary style is marked by his rich prose and philosophical insights, which resonate with the existential questions of the mid-20th century. The novel not only challenges the conventional boundaries of genre but also reflects the socio-economic realities of its time, making it a significant contribution to American literature. Walter Seymour Percy, an accomplished author and a literary figure, often drew from his own experiences in a world rapidly evolving under the pressures of modernity. Raised in a Southern environment, Percy's keen observation of the cultural shifts around him imbues "Muse and Mint" with authenticity and depth. His insights into the duality of life 'Äî that of artistic aspiration amid the relentless tide of commercialism 'Äî stem from his own journey as both a writer and a thinker, grappling with the struggles inherent in pursuing one's muse. For readers seeking a profound exploration of the dynamics between artistry and the economic landscape, "Muse and Mint" is an essential read. Percy's deft storytelling and philosophical undertones not only entertain but also illuminate the profound impact of societal forces on individual creativity. This book promises to engage those who appreciate a nuanced narrative and relish reflecting on the deeper meanings of existence.
Audiobook details
GenreLiterary Classics
Length2 hrs 32 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 19, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1FIREFLIES
47THOUGHT
2BO-PEEP
48WHEN I’M NO MORE
3PEEP-OF-DAWN
49THE BLAZED TRAIL
4THE RILLY RIVER
50GRIEF AND JOY
5CHERRIES
51HOPE
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6A SNOWFLAKE
52SOWING AND REAPING
7THE BLIZZARD
53HOPE ON!
8SUGARING OFF
54HEARTED GOOD
9THE CHRYSALIS
55AMERICA
10WHEN I SURVEY
56THE ALTAR OF COUNTRY
11PAUPACK
57THE STARS OF DESTINY
12MOTHER
58LAST OF THE GRAND ARMY
13CHATTERBOX
59VINCIT OMNIA JUS
14LITTLE STOCKING
60THE FLYING JACK
15ELFIN FACES
61SAP’S A-BILIN’
16SWEET ’STEEN
62JUST MUD
17BOY
63KNOCKIN’ ROUND
18A CHILD’S LIFTED CROSS
64THE SNAIL AND STAR
19THE BOY MILLIONAIRE
65THE OLD SOR’L HOSS
20A LULLABY
66NICODEMUS BOGGS
21THE LAST SONG
67WHAT IS FAITH?
22YOUTH
68A FORGIVENESS
23AGE
69THE GOOD SAMARITAN
24A CORONATION
70SHEPHERD OF ISRAEL
25I’LL BE WATCHING ON THE SHORE
71THE LADDER OF CLOUD
26I GIVE THEE MY PROMISE
72THE RISEN CHRIST MEANS VICTORY
27CHAMBERED ROSES
73THE EVERLASTING ARMS
28TWO FRAMES
74HE GIVETH HIS BELOVED SLEEP
29PARS SUMMAE
75THE GLORY DWELLS
30A VISION
76THE LIGHT OF LIFE
31THE AFTERMATH
77DESIGN
32PROOF-WORDS
78GOLDEN HOPE
33ADIEUS
79THE COMING CROWNING
34DUST TO DUST
80THE LIVING CUP
35LITTLE WORDS
81THE SINGERS
36A WAYSIDE LIFE
82THE CROWN OF THORNS
37O TEAR!
83SONG ALONG
38THE DEW OF DUST
84ECCE HOMO!
39A SMILE
85THE LOVE THAT WASHED HIS FEET
40THE HILL-TOPS
86THE FIST
41THE MAN WHO BEARS THE HOD
87THE OPEN HAND
42JOG ALONG!
88THE MAN-BIRD
43THE FAMILY TREE
89THE PHANTOM CAVALRY
44REPLEVIN
90THOU CALLEST ME BROTHER
45WHAT IS TRUTH?
91THE SINGING DEATH
46FRIENDSHIP
92THE OLD MOON IN THE ARMS OF THE NEW
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