South Wind (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. A Mediterranean Satire of Expatriates, Moral Skeptics, and Island TemptationsBy Norman Douglas
Length15h 53m
About this audiobook
Published in 1917, South Wind is Norman Douglas's most celebrated novel: a sunlit, ironic comedy of ideas set on the fictional Mediterranean island of Nepenthe, transparently inspired by Capri. Its loose plot follows Bishop Thomas Heard among expatriates, eccentrics, aesthetes, and moral skeptics, while the island's warm sirocco seems to dissolve northern certainties. Elegant, conversational, and epigrammatic, the book belongs to the tradition of fin-de-siècle cosmopolitan satire, blending travel writing, philosophical dialogue, and social comedy. Douglas was peculiarly equipped to write such a work. Born in 1868 and long resident in Italy, he had served briefly in diplomacy before becoming a writer, producing travel books such as Old Calabria. His intimate knowledge of Mediterranean landscapes, expatriate society, classical allusion, and cultivated irreverence shaped South Wind's atmosphere and arguments. The novel reflects his lifelong resistance to Victorian moralism and his fascination with pagan vitality, sensual intelligence, and intellectual freedom. Readers drawn to plot-driven fiction may find South Wind leisurely, but those who relish wit, atmosphere, and urbane provocation will discover a singular masterpiece. It is especially recommended to admirers of Mediterranean literature, satirical dialogue, and novels that question moral convention with elegance rather than solemnity.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
GenreHumor, General Fiction
Length15 hrs 53 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 25, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
25CHAPTER XXI
2Introduction
26CHAPTER XXII
3Synopsis
27CHAPTER XXIII
4Historical Context
28CHAPTER XXIV
5CHAPTER I
29CHAPTER XXV
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6CHAPTER II
30CHAPTER XXVI
7CHAPTER III
31CHAPTER XXVII
8CHAPTER IV
32CHAPTER XXXIV
9CHAPTER V
33CHAPTER XXIX
10CHAPTER VI
34CHAPTER XXX
11CHAPTER VII
35CHAPTER XXXI
12CHAPTER VIII
36CHAPTER XXXII
13CHAPTER IX
37CHAPTER XXXIII
14CHAPTER X
38CHAPTER XXXIV
15CHAPTER XI
39CHAPTER XXXV
16CHAPTER XII
40CHAPTER XXXVI
17CHAPTER XIII
41CHAPTER XXXVII
18CHAPTER XIV
42CHAPTER XXXVIII
19CHAPTER XV
43CHAPTER XXXIX
20CHAPTER XVI
44CHAPTER XL
21CHAPTER XVII
45Analysis
22CHAPTER XVIII
46Reflection
23CHAPTER XIX
47Memorable Quotes
24CHAPTER XX
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