The Blue Lagoon
Enriched edition. Including the Sequel "The Garden of God"By Henry De Vere Stacpoole
Length15h 35m
About this audiobook
Henry De Vere Stacpoole's 'The Blue Lagoon' is a captivating novel that explores themes of innocence, love, and survival. Set on a deserted island, the story follows two young cousins who must rely on each other to navigate the challenges of their new environment. Stacpoole's descriptive prose and attention to detail immerse the reader in the lush beauty and harsh realities of island life, creating a rich literary experience. The novel's portrayal of the protagonists' evolving relationship and their struggle to adapt to their surroundings make it a poignant and thought-provoking read. Published in 1908, 'The Blue Lagoon' is a classic work of literature that continues to resonate with readers today, showcasing Stacpoole's enduring talent as a storyteller.
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.
- 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
Rating★★★★ 3.7 (4.5K)
Includes Goodreads, Amazon, LibraryThing, StoryGraph
GenreGeneral Fiction, Mystery and Thriller
Length15 hrs 35 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 18, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Man Who Lost Himself - A Tale of Doppelgangers
2The Garden of God (Romance Classic)
3The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
4The Secret Agent
5The Blue Lagoon (Adventure Classic)
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6Introduction
7Historical Context
8Synopsis (Selection)
9The Blue Lagoon
10CHAPTER II UNDER THE STARS
11CHAPTER III THE SHADOW AND THE FIRE
12CHAPTER IV AND LIKE A DREAM DISSOLVED
13CHAPTER V VOICES HEARD IN THE MIST
14CHAPTER VI DAWN ON A WIDE, WIDE SEA
15CHAPTER VII STORY OF THE PIG AND THE BILLY-GOAT
16CHAPTER VIII “S-H-E-N-A-N-D-O-A-H”
17CHAPTER IX SHADOWS IN THE MOONLIGHT
18CHAPTER X THE TRAGEDY OF THE BOATS
19CHAPTER XI THE ISLAND
20CHAPTER XII THE LAKE OF AZURE
21CHAPTER XIII DEATH VEILED WITH LICHEN
22CHAPTER XIV ECHOES OF FAIRY-LAND
23CHAPTER XV FAIR PICTURES IN THE BLUE
24CHAPTER XVI THE POETRY OF LEARNING
25CHAPTER XVII THE DEVIL’S CASK
26CHAPTER XVIII THE RAT HUNT
27CHAPTER XIX STARLIGHT ON THE FOAM
28CHAPTER XX THE DREAMER ON THE REEF
29CHAPTER XXI THE GARLAND OF FLOWERS
30CHAPTER XXII ALONE
31CHAPTER XXIII THEY MOVE AWAY
32CHAPTER I UNDER THE ARTU TREE
33CHAPTER II HALF CHILD—HALF SAVAGE
34CHAPTER III THE DEMON OF THE REEF
35CHAPTER IV WHAT BEAUTY CONCEALED
36CHAPTER V THE SOUND OF A DRUM
37CHAPTER VI SAILS UPON THE SEA
38CHAPTER VII THE SCHOONER
39CHAPTER VIII LOVE STEPS IN
40CHAPTER IX THE SLEEP OF PARADISE
41CHAPTER X AN ISLAND HONEYMOON
42CHAPTER XI THE VANISHING OF EMMELINE
43CHAPTER XII THE VANISHING OF EMMELINE (continued)
44CHAPTER XIII THE NEWCOMER
45CHAPTER XIV HANNAH
46CHAPTER XV THE LAGOON OF FIRE
47CHAPTER XVI THE CYCLONE
48CHAPTER XVII THE STRICKEN WOODS
49CHAPTER XVIII A FALLEN IDOL
50CHAPTER XIX THE EXPEDITION
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