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
30CHAPTER XXXIV.: THE FACE OF THE BODY-SNATCHER.
2CHAPTER VI.: "WHO SAYS THERE CAN BE A 'TOO LATE' FOR THE IMMORTAL MIND?"
31CHAPTER XXXV.: THE GRAVE IN THE PAST.
3CHAPTER VII.: "BACK! WOULD YOU MURDER HER?"
32CHAPTER XXXVI.: THE PLEDGE THAT WAS GIVEN.
4CHAPTER VIII.: ON THE BACK TRAIL.
33CHAPTER XXXVII.: "WHICH OF THE TWO WAS MY MOTHER?"
5CHAPTER IX.: THE TRAGEDY IN THE STORM.
34CHAPTER XXXVIII.: UNDER THE SPELL.
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6CHAPTER X.: "GOD PITY ME! GOD PITY ME!"
35CHAPTER XXXIX.: BARKSDALE'S WARNING.
7CHAPTER XI.: IN THE CRIMSON OF SUNSET.
36CHAPTER XL.: THE HIDDEN HAND.
8CHAPTER XII.: THE OLD SOUTH VERSUS THE NEW.
37CHAPTER XLI.: WITH THE WOMAN WHO LOVED HIM.
9CHAPTER XIII.: FEELING THE ENEMY.
38CHAPTER XLII.: THE SONG THE OCEAN SANG.
10CHAPTER XIV.: THE OLD SOUTH DRAWS THE SWORD.
39CHAPTER XLIII.: THE DEATH OF GASPARD LEVIGNE.
11CHAPTER XV.: "IN ALL THE WORLD, NO FAIRER FLOWER THAN THIS!"
40CHAPTER XLIV.: THE HEART OF CAMBIA.
12CHAPTER XVI.: BEYOND THE SHADOW OF A DOUBT.
41CHAPTER XLV.: THE MAN WITH THE TORCH.
13CHAPTER XVII.: "IF I MEET THE MAN!"
42CHAPTER XLVI.: WHAT THE SHEET HID.
14CHAPTER XVIII.: HOW THE CHALLENGE WAS WRITTEN.
43CHAPTER XLVII.: ON THE MARGINS OF TWO WORLDS.
15CHAPTER XIX.: BROUGHT TO BAY.
44CHAPTER XLVIII.: WAR TO THE KNIFE.
16CHAPTER XX.: IN THE HANDS OF THEIR FRIENDS.
45CHAPTER XLIX.: PREPARING THE MINE.
17CHAPTER XXI.: "THE WITNESS IS DEAD."
46CHAPTER L.: SLIPPERY DICK RIGHTS A WRONG.
18CHAPTER XXII.: THE DUEL AT SUNRISE.
47CHAPTER LI.: A WOMAN'S WIT CONQUERS.
19CHAPTER XXIII.: THE SHADOW OVER THE HALL.
48CHAPTER LII.: DEATH OF COL. MONTJOY.
20CHAPTER XXIV.: THE PROFILE ON THE MOON.
49CHAPTER LIII.: THE ESCAPE OF AMOS ROYSON.
21CHAPTER XXV.: THE MIDNIGHT SEARCH.
50CHAPTER LIV.: HOW A DEBT WAS PAID.
22CHAPTER XXVI.: GATHERING THE CLEWS.
51CHAPTER LV.: THE UNOPENED LETTER.
23CHAPTER XXVII.: THE FACE THAT CAME IN DREAMS.
52CHAPTER LVI.
24CHAPTER XXVIII.: THE THREE PICTURES.
53"WOMAN, WHAT WAS HE TO YOU?": GERALD MORGAN. Died 1888.
25CHAPTER XXIX.: "HOME SWEET HOME."
54CHAPTER LVII.: FRAGMENTARY LIFE RECORDS.
26CHAPTER XXX.: THE RAINBOW IN THE MIST.
55CHAPTER LVIII.
27CHAPTER XXXI.: THE HAND OF SCIENCE.
56"THE LAST SCENE OF ALL"
28CHAPTER XXXII.: THE FLASHLIGHT PHOTOGRAPH.
57THE END.
29CHAPTER XXXIII.: THE TRADE WITH SLIPPERY DICK.
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