Pomona's Travels
A Series of Letters to the Mistress of Rudder Grange from her Former HandmaidenBy Frank Richard Stockton
Length5h 30m
About this audiobook
In "Pomona's Travels," Frank Richard Stockton weaves a rich tapestry of adventure and whimsy that showcases his talent for fantastical storytelling. The narrative follows the titular character, Pomona, as she embarks on a journey filled with encounters that blend humor, satire, and philosophical musings. Written during the late 19th century, the book reflects the era's fascination with both exploration and the absurd, employing a playful prose style that engages readers while satirizing human nature and societal norms. Frank Richard Stockton, an esteemed American writer and humorist, was known for his imaginative tales and distinctive narrative form. His experiences in journalism and literature, along with an interest in the philosophical underpinnings of human behavior, profoundly influenced his writing style. "Pomona's Travels" can be seen as a culmination of Stockton's literary explorations, combining elements of fairy tales with a critical eye towards the realities of life, thus embodying the tensions of the Society of his time. Highly recommended for readers who appreciate lighthearted yet thought-provoking narratives, "Pomona's Travels" invites you into a world where the ordinary meets the extraordinary. Stockton's ability to illuminate the absurdities of life through satire not only entertains but also stimulates introspection, making this book a delightful and enriching read.
Audiobook details
GenreFantasy, Humor
Length5 hrs 30 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateSep 4, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1A Series of Letters to the Mistress of Rudder Grange from her former Handmaiden
17Letter Number Twelve
2BY
18Letter Number Thirteen
3by
19Letter Number Fourteen
4A.B. Frost
20Letter Number Fifteen
5POMONA'S TRAVELS
21Letter Number Sixteen
Show all chaptersShow less
6Letter Number One
22Letter Number Seventeen
7Letter Number Two
23Letter Number Eighteen
8Letter Number Three
24Letter Number Nineteen
9Letter Number Four
25Letter Number Twenty
10Letter Number Five
26Letter Number Twenty-one
11Letter Number Six
27Letter Number Twenty-two
12Letter Number Seven
28Letter Number Twenty-three
13Letter Number Eight
29Letter Number Twenty-four
14Letter Number Nine
30Letter Number Twenty-five
15Letter Number Ten
31Letter Number Twenty-six
16Letter Number Eleven
32Letter Number Twenty-seven
More from Frank Richard Stockton
Pomona's TravelsFrank Richard Stockton5h 31m$1 · $0.00
The House of MarthaFrank Richard Stockton10h 38m$2 · $0.00
John Gayther's Garden and the Stories Told ThereinFrank Richard Stockton6h 40m$1 · $0.00
Rudder GrangeFrank Richard Stockton7h 1m$2 · $0.00
Amos Kilbright; His Adscititious ExperiencesFrank Richard Stockton3h 8m$1 · $0.00
The Lady, or the Tiger?Frank Richard Stockton17m$2 · $0.00
Ting-a-lingFrank Richard Stockton3h 18m$1 · $0.00
The Casting Away of Mrs. Lecks and Mrs. AleshineFrank Richard Stockton7h 3m$2 · $0.00
What Might Have Been ExpectedFrank Richard Stockton4h 48m$1 · $0.00
The Girl at CobhurstFrank Richard Stockton10h 35m$2 · $0.00
Sherlock Holmes: Complete Novels & Stories in One VolumeArthur Conan Doyle93h 44m$2 · $0.00
Flint, Book 2Treasure Hernandez4h 13m$20
The Newly Witch GameRobyn Peterman4h 39m$15
MaelstromBethany Adams17h 6m$25
WildfireIlona Andrews12h 45m$33 · $0.00
Rumo & His Miraculous AdventuresWalter Moers24h 6m$35
Bigger Guns, More TroubleCharles Tillman, Martha Carr, Michael Anderle7h 47m$17
Demon CopperheadBarbara Kingsolver21h 3m$46 · $0.00
Lolth's WarriorR. A. Salvatore13h 20m$33 · $0.00
Bigger Monsters, More TroubleCharles Tillman, Michael Anderle, Martha Carr10h 17m$20
Hell to PayMichael Anderle7h 50m$20
The Love Songs of W.E.B. Du BoisHonoree Fanonne Jeffers29h 49m$8 · $0.00
Conan the Barbarian - The Complete SeriesRobert E. Howard42h 40m$2 · $0.00
The Assassins of ThasalonLois McMaster Bujold9h 59m$20
The Count of Monte CristoAlexandre Dumas52h 50m$2 · $0.00
Lola in the MirrorTrent Dalton13h 40m$33 · $0.00
Going PostalTerry Pratchett13h 36m$33 · $0.00
The Leo Tolstoy CollectionLeo Tolstoy9h 1m$12 · $0.00
The Ultimate H. Rider Haggard CollectionHenry Rider Haggard599h 19m$2 · $0.00
Sword and ShadowMichelle Sagara16h 51m$40 · $0.00
TimeReaping in DeadwoodAnn Charles13h 2m$23
Santa's HusbandDaniel Kibblesmith, A P. Quach5m$4 · $0.00
The Complete Works of George OrwellGeorge Orwell115h 6m$2 · $0.00
The Facts of MidlifeRobyn Peterman4h 49m$15
Chaos in a CoupeDivya Dugar9h 18m$18 · $0.00
The Life of DaiDai Henwood, Jaquie Brown8h 2m$26 · $0.00
Poems of ParentingLoryn Brantz42m$9 · $0.00
What If? 10th Anniversary EditionRandall Munroe7h 29m$23
Welcome to PawneeJim O'Heir6h 24m$24 · $0.00
Going PostalTerry Pratchett13h 36m$33 · $0.00
Mapp & Lucia: Complete SeriesE. F. Benson59h 54m$2 · $0.00
Woman UninterruptedBrodie Kane7h 1m$24 · $0.00
Hot Cowgirl Sh*tLacie Evans2h 15m$15
The Complete Novels of Mark Twain - 12 Books in One Volume (Illustrated Edition)Mark Twain155h 29m$2 · $0.00
You Will Get Through This NightDaniel Howell6h 56m$24 · $0.00
My Dear HamiltonStephanie Dray, Laura Kamoie23h 7m$46 · $0.00
The Night Before Christmas at Dunder MifflinBrian Baumgartner, Ben Silverman6m$4 · $0.00
Pride & PrejudiceJane Austen14h 52m$1 · $0.00
The Complete Works of SakiSaki, H. H. Munro52h 37m$2 · $0.00
The Palliser Novels: Book 1-6Anthony Trollope181h 39m$2 · $0.00
You may also like
Pomona's TravelsFrank Richard Stockton5h 31m$1 · $0.00
Our sentimental journey through France and ItalyElizabeth Robins Pennell, Joseph Pennell3h 15m$2 · $0.00
The Innocents AbroadMark Twain18h 14m$28
Three Men on the BummelJerome K. Jerome7h 22m$2.30
Europe and elsewhereMark Twain11h 42m$2 · $0.00
A Little Tour in IrelandS. Reynolds Hole4h 14m$1 · $0.00
Further Experiences of an Irish R.M. (Summarized Edition)E. Oe. Somerville, Martin Ross2h 59m$2
Travels, chiefly on Foot, through several parts of England in 1782, described in Letters to a FriendKarl Philipp Moritz6h 24m$2 · $0.00
Buffalo LandW. E. Webb10h 37m$2 · $0.00
Mark Twain; his life and work. A biographical sketchWilliam M. Clemens, Mark Twain4h 28m$1 · $0.00
Gatherings from SpainRichard Ford15h 45m$2 · $0.00
The Three Men Collection: Books 1 & 2Jerome K. Jerome10h 35m$40 · $0.00
The Wheels of Chance: A Bicycling IdyllH. G. Wells8h 7m$23
Mark Twain’s Letters from HawaiiMark Twain3h 8m$15
Englisch lernen Audio - New YorkOwen Connors1h 2m$17
American Adventures: A Second Trip 'Abroad at home'Julian Street14h 49m$2 · $0.00
Gleanings in Europe Vol. 1James Fenimore Cooper6h 58m$2.40
TravelJohn Rayburn5h 25m$17
Oh, Shoot! Confessions of an Agitated SportsmanRex Beach6h 52m$1 · $0.00
Adopting an Abandoned FarmKate Sanborn4h 6m$20