SENTIMENTAL TOMMY & Its Sequel, Tommy and Grizel (Illustrated Edition)
Enriched edition. Tale of a Young Orphan Boy Growing up in London & ScotlandBy J. M. Barrie
Length26h 42m
About this audiobook
J. M. Barrie's 'Sentimental Tommy & Its Sequel, Tommy and Grizel' is a masterful display of Barrie's unique storytelling abilities. Through a combination of whimsical charm and poignant reflection, Barrie intricately weaves a tale about the complexities of love, ambition, and identity. Set against the backdrop of late 19th century Scotland, the narrative explores the inner workings of the human heart with both light-hearted humor and profound insight. The illustrated edition adds another layer of visual beauty to the already enchanting story. J. M. Barrie, best known for his timeless classic 'Peter Pan,' draws inspiration from his own life experiences to create rich and multidimensional characters in 'Sentimental Tommy & Its Sequel, Tommy and Grizel.' His background as a playwright shines through in the book's engaging dialogue and well-crafted scenes, making it a captivating read for both literary enthusiasts and general readers alike. I highly recommend 'Sentimental Tommy & Its Sequel, Tommy and Grizel' to anyone looking for a thought-provoking and emotionally stirring read. Barrie's skillful storytelling and profound exploration of human nature make this book a true literary gem that deserves a place on every bookshelf.
In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:
- A comprehensive Introduction outlines these selected works' unifying features, themes, or stylistic evolutions.
- The Author Biography highlights personal milestones and literary influences that shape the entire body of writing.
- A Historical Context section situates the works in their broader era—social currents, cultural trends, and key events that underpin their creation.
- A concise Synopsis (Selection) offers an accessible overview of the included texts, helping readers navigate plotlines and main ideas without revealing critical twists.
- A unified Analysis examines recurring motifs and stylistic hallmarks across the collection, tying the stories together while spotlighting the different work's strengths.
- Reflection questions inspire deeper contemplation of the author's overarching message, inviting readers to draw connections among different texts and relate them to modern contexts.
- Lastly, our hand‐picked Memorable Quotes distill pivotal lines and turning points, serving as touchstones for the collection's central themes.
Audiobook details
GenreGeneral Fiction, Mystery and Thriller
Length26 hrs 42 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateOct 16, 2017
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1SENTIMENTAL TOMMY & Its Sequel, Tommy and Grizel
2Introduction
3Author Biography
4Historical Context
5Synopsis (Selection)
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6Sentimental Tommy
7Chapter I. Tommy Contrives to Keep One Out
8Chapter II. But the Other Gets In
9Chapter III. Showing How Tommy was Suddenly Transformed Into a Young Gentleman
10Chapter IV. The End of an Idyll
11Chapter V. The Girl with Two Mothers
12Chapter VI. The Enchanted Street
13Chapter VII. Comic Overture to a Tragedy
14Chapter VIII. The Boy with Two Mothers
15Chapter IX. Auld Lang Syne
16Chapter X. The Favorite of the Ladies
17Chapter XI. Aaron Latta
18Chapter XII. A Child's Tragedy
19Chapter XIII. Shows How Tommy Took Care of Elspeth
20Chapter XIV. The Hanky School
21Chapter XV. The Man Who Never Came
22Chapter XVI. The Painted Lady
23Chapter XVII. In Which Tommy Solves the Woman Problem
24Chapter XVIII. The Muckley
25Chapter XIX. Corp is Brought to Heel—Grizel Defiant
26Chapter XX. The Shadow of Sir Walter
27Chapter XXI. The Last Jacobite Rising
28Chapter XXII. The Siege of Thrums
29Chapter XXIII. Grizel Pays Three Visits
30Chapter XXIV. A Romance of Two Old Maids and a Stout Bachelor
31Chapter XXV. A Penny Pass-Book
32Chapter XXVI. Tommy Repents, and is None the Worse for It
33Chapter XXVII. The Longer Catechism
34Chapter XXVIII. But It Should Have Been Miss Kitty
35Chapter XXIX. Tommy the Scholar
36Chapter XXX. End of the Jacobite Rising
37Chapter XXXI. A Letter to God
38Chapter XXXII. An Elopement
39Chapter XXXIII. There is Some One to Love Grizel at Last
40Chapter XXXIV. Who Told Tommy to Speak
41Chapter XXXV. The Branding of Tommy
42Chapter XXXVI. Of Four Ministers Who Afterwards Boasted That They Had Known Tommy Sandys
43Chapter XXXVII. The End of a Boyhood
44Tommy and Grizel
45Part I
46Chapter I. How Tommy Found a Way
47Chapter II. The Search for the Treasure
48Chapter III. Sandys on Woman
49Chapter IV. Grizel of the Crooked Smile
50Chapter V. The Tommy Myth
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