Sons and Fathers
Exploring family bonds in post-Civil War SouthBy Harry Stillwell Edwards
Length12h 38m
About this audiobook
In "Sons and Fathers," Harry Stillwell Edwards deftly explores the complexities of familial relationships set against the backdrop of the American South during the late 19th century. The narrative employs a rich, descriptive style, employing Southern vernacular that adds authenticity to character dialogues and settings. Through the lens of a father-son relationship, Edwards examines themes of generational conflict, societal expectations, and personal redemption, intertwining these universal themes with regional specifics that reflect the cultural milieu of his time. Harry Stillwell Edwards, a prominent figure in Southern literature, drew inspiration from his own experiences growing up in Georgia, which informed his understanding of the social fabric and familial dynamics of the region. His work often reflects a deep empathy for both characters and the communities they inhabit, allowing him to capture the intricacies of Southern life. Edwards' ability to portray nuanced relationships is rooted in his own family background, where the expectations of parenthood often clashed with individual aspirations. "Sons and Fathers" is a profound exploration of the ties that bind and the tensions that arise within families. Readers are encouraged to immerse themselves in Edwards'Äô evocative prose, as it offers not only a window into the past but also timeless insights into the enduring question of what it means to be a son or a father.
Audiobook details
GenreHistorical Fiction, General Fiction
Length12 hrs 38 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 10, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
2CHAPTER VI.: "WHO SAYS THERE CAN BE A 'TOO LATE' FOR THE IMMORTAL MIND?"
3CHAPTER VII.: "BACK! WOULD YOU MURDER HER?"
4CHAPTER VIII.: ON THE BACK TRAIL.
5CHAPTER IX.: THE TRAGEDY IN THE STORM.
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6CHAPTER X.: "GOD PITY ME! GOD PITY ME!"
7CHAPTER XI.: IN THE CRIMSON OF SUNSET.
8CHAPTER XII.: THE OLD SOUTH VERSUS THE NEW.
9CHAPTER XIII.: FEELING THE ENEMY.
10CHAPTER XIV.: THE OLD SOUTH DRAWS THE SWORD.
11CHAPTER XV.: "IN ALL THE WORLD, NO FAIRER FLOWER THAN THIS!"
12CHAPTER XVI.: BEYOND THE SHADOW OF A DOUBT.
13CHAPTER XVII.: "IF I MEET THE MAN!"
14CHAPTER XVIII.: HOW THE CHALLENGE WAS WRITTEN.
15CHAPTER XIX.: BROUGHT TO BAY.
16CHAPTER XX.: IN THE HANDS OF THEIR FRIENDS.
17CHAPTER XXI.: "THE WITNESS IS DEAD."
18CHAPTER XXII.: THE DUEL AT SUNRISE.
19CHAPTER XXIII.: THE SHADOW OVER THE HALL.
20CHAPTER XXIV.: THE PROFILE ON THE MOON.
21CHAPTER XXV.: THE MIDNIGHT SEARCH.
22CHAPTER XXVI.: GATHERING THE CLEWS.
23CHAPTER XXVII.: THE FACE THAT CAME IN DREAMS.
24CHAPTER XXVIII.: THE THREE PICTURES.
25CHAPTER XXIX.: "HOME SWEET HOME."
26CHAPTER XXX.: THE RAINBOW IN THE MIST.
27CHAPTER XXXI.: THE HAND OF SCIENCE.
28CHAPTER XXXII.: THE FLASHLIGHT PHOTOGRAPH.
29CHAPTER XXXIII.: THE TRADE WITH SLIPPERY DICK.
30CHAPTER XXXIV.: THE FACE OF THE BODY-SNATCHER.
31CHAPTER XXXV.: THE GRAVE IN THE PAST.
32CHAPTER XXXVI.: THE PLEDGE THAT WAS GIVEN.
33CHAPTER XXXVII.: "WHICH OF THE TWO WAS MY MOTHER?"
34CHAPTER XXXVIII.: UNDER THE SPELL.
35CHAPTER XXXIX.: BARKSDALE'S WARNING.
36CHAPTER XL.: THE HIDDEN HAND.
37CHAPTER XLI.: WITH THE WOMAN WHO LOVED HIM.
38CHAPTER XLII.: THE SONG THE OCEAN SANG.
39CHAPTER XLIII.: THE DEATH OF GASPARD LEVIGNE.
40CHAPTER XLIV.: THE HEART OF CAMBIA.
41CHAPTER XLV.: THE MAN WITH THE TORCH.
42CHAPTER XLVI.: WHAT THE SHEET HID.
43CHAPTER XLVII.: ON THE MARGINS OF TWO WORLDS.
44CHAPTER XLVIII.: WAR TO THE KNIFE.
45CHAPTER XLIX.: PREPARING THE MINE.
46CHAPTER L.: SLIPPERY DICK RIGHTS A WRONG.
47CHAPTER LI.: A WOMAN'S WIT CONQUERS.
48CHAPTER LII.: DEATH OF COL. MONTJOY.
49CHAPTER LIII.: THE ESCAPE OF AMOS ROYSON.
50CHAPTER LIV.: HOW A DEBT WAS PAID.
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