The Beach of Dreams
Dreamscapes of Love and Loss on a Tropical IsleBy H. De Vere Stacpoole
Length7h 44m
About this audiobook
In "The Beach of Dreams," H. De Vere Stacpoole weaves an enchanting tale set against the backdrop of the idyllic South Seas, exploring themes of love, longing, and the quest for paradise. Through lyrical prose and a vivid sense of place, Stacpoole conjures a sun-soaked milieu where characters grapple with their innermost desires amid the unrelenting pull of the ocean. The narrative unfolds with a dreamlike quality, inviting readers to delve into the psychological depths of its protagonists as they seek solace and meaning in a world both beautiful and transient. H. De Vere Stacpoole, best known for his timeless classic "The Blue Lagoon," draws upon his own experiences of travel and adventure across the Pacific Islands. His intimate knowledge of these locales and their cultures imbues his writing with authenticity, as he deftly navigates human emotions intertwined with nature's splendor. Stacpoole'Äôs reflective observations on existential themes are informed by his literary contemporaries, making his work a significant contribution to early 20th-century literature. "The Beach of Dreams" is a must-read for those who appreciate lush storytelling that transcends mere escapism. Readers will find themselves captivated by Stacpoole's introspective journey, and the novel serves as a poignant reminder of the fragile beauty of fleeting moments and the timeless human experience of yearning for a place we can call home.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 3.9 (45)
Includes Goodreads
GenreRomance, Literary Classics
Length7 hrs 44 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 9, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
23CHAPTER XX: VÆ VICTIS
2CHAPTER I: THE ALBATROSS
24PART IV
3CHAPTER II: NORTH-WEST
25CHAPTER XXI: TIME PASSES
4CHAPTER III: THE GASTON DE PARIS
26CHAPTER XXII: A NEWCOMER
5CHAPTER IV: DISASTER
27CHAPTER XXIII: RAFT
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6CHAPTER V: VOICES IN THE NIGHT
28CHAPTER XXIV: A DREAM
7CHAPTER VI: DAWN
29CHAPTER XXV: STORIES ON THE BEACH
8CHAPTER VII: THE COAST
30CHAPTER XXVI: THE GREAT WIND
9PART II
31PART V
10CHAPTER VIII: THE AWAKENING
32CHAPTER XXVII: THE CORRIDOR
11CHAPTER IX: THE WOOLEY
33CHAPTER XXVIII: NIGHT
12CHAPTER X: THE CROSS
34CHAPTER XXIX: THE SUMMIT
13CHAPTER XI: THE CACHE
35CHAPTER XXX: THE BAY
14CHAPTER XII: THE QUARREL
36CHAPTER XXXI: THE SHIP
15CHAPTER XIII: WHERE IS BOMPARD?
37CHAPTER XXXII: THE OPIUM SMOKERS
16CHAPTER XIV: THE DEATH TRAPS
38CHAPTER XXXIII: MAINSAIL HAUL
17CHAPTER XV: THE STROKE
39CHAPTER XXXIV: THE CARCASSONNE
18CHAPTER XVI: ALONE
40PART VI
19CHAPTER XVII: FRIENDS IN DESOLATION
41CHAPTER XXXV: MARSEILLES
20PART III
42CHAPTER XXXVI: THE LEPER
21CHAPTER XVIII: GOD MADE FRIENDSHIP
43CHAPTER XXXVII: A NEW HOME
22CHAPTER XIX: THE BIRDS
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