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My Life
Unfiltered Tales of Life on the Margins: A 19th Century Social CommentaryBy Josiah Flynt
Length8h 41m
About this audiobook
In "My Life," Josiah Flynt presents a compelling autobiographical narrative that delves into his tumultuous experiences as a vagrant and social observer in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Written with a vivid, almost reportorial style, Flynt weaves together rich descriptions and emotive reflections, offering readers a window into the lives of the marginalized and downtrodden. This work not only captures the grit of life on the fringes of society but also serves as a critique of the societal norms that contributed to such marginalization, placing it within the broader literary context of realism and social commentary prevalent during the period. Josiah Flynt, born into a well-to-do family, faced profound personal upheaval after a serious accident that altered the course of his life. His subsequent experiences with poverty and displacement influenced his writings, sparking a deep empathy for those whom society often overlooks. By immersing himself in the lives of the underprivileged, Flynt's work stands as both an exploration and a challenge to the prevailing social attitudes of his time, reflecting his quest for understanding and connection. I highly recommend "My Life" to readers interested in social issues, autobiography, and the intersection of individual experience with broader societal forces. Flynt'Äôs candid reflections not only illuminate a unique perspective on the American experience but also resonate with ongoing conversations about class, identity, and the human condition.
Audiobook details
GenreBiography and Memoir
Length8 hrs 41 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 4, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
23CHAPTER XXIV: TRYING TO LIVE BY MY PEN
2CHAPTER III: REST COTTAGE
24CHAPTER XXV: WITH THE POWERS THAT PREY
3CHAPTER IV: EARLY COLLEGE DAYS
25CHAPTER XXVI: HONOR AMONG THIEVES SO CALLED
4CHAPTER V: MY FIRST IMPRISONMENT
26JOSIAH FLYNT—AN APPRECIATION
5CHAPTER VI: IN A REFORM SCHOOL
27JOSIAH FLYNT—AN IMPRESSION
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6CHAPTER VII: EARLY TRAMPING EXPERIENCES
28A FINAL WORD[2]
7CHAPTER VIII: MY VOYAGE TO EUROPE
29Interesting Fiction
8CHAPTER IX: UNTER DEN LINDEN
30Bar-20
9CHAPTER X: BERLIN UNIVERSITY
31The Orphan
10CHAPTER XI: WANDERINGS IN GERMANY
32At the Foot of the Rainbow
11CHAPTER XII: A VISIT TO LONDON
33The Way of a Man
12CHAPTER XIII: THE BLOOMSBURY GUARDS
34The Sportsman's Primer
13CHAPTER XIV: SOME LONDON ACQUAINTANCES
35Other Important Outdoor Books
14CHAPTER XV: TWO TRAMPING EXPERIENCES
36The Book of Camping and Woodcraft
15CHAPTER XVI: SWITZERLAND AND ITALY
37Camp and Trail
16CHAPTER XVII: A VISIT TO TOLSTOY
38The Pass
17CHAPTER XVIII: SOME ANECDOTES OF TOLSTOY
39Fishing and Shooting Sketches
18CHAPTER XIX: I MEET GENERAL KUROPATKIN
40Big Game at Sea
19CHAPTER XX: IN ST. PETERSBURG
41THE OUTING PUBLISHING CO.
20CHAPTER XXI: I RETURN TO AMERICA
4235-37 WEST 31st STREET, NEW YORK
21CHAPTER XXII: NEW YORK AGAIN
43FOOTNOTES:
22CHAPTER XXIII: RAILROAD EXPERIENCES
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