Length8h 31m
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Edward Eggleston's 'The Graysons' offers a richly textured exploration of American life during the late 19th century, interweaving narrative realism with intricate character development. Set against the backdrop of the fictional town of Washington, Indiana, the novel delves into the moral dilemmas, social challenges, and familial bonds that bind the Grayson family. Eggleston employs an accessible yet evocative literary style, utilizing dialect and local color to vividly encapsulate the American ethos of the period, thereby positioning the work firmly within the tradition of regional realism that characterized much of American literature at the time. Eggleston, a prominent American author and historian, was motivated by his profound interest in the social dynamics that shaped everyday lives in the Midwest. His background as a minister's son and his own experiences in the region informed his sympathetic portrayals of his characters and their struggles. 'The Graysons' reflects his commitment to representing the complexities of human relationships and the influences of societal pressures, particularly focusing on the often-overlooked lives of the middle class. Readers seeking a poignant examination of American values and familial constructs, wrapped in a narrative rich with historical context, will find 'The Graysons' an engaging and enlightening read. This novel not only enriches one'Äôs understanding of the period but also resonates with timeless themes that continue to echo in contemporary society.
Audiobook details
GenreHistorical Fiction, General Fiction
Length8 hrs 31 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 17, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
23XIX: THE MYTH
2V: THE MITTEN
24XX: LINCOLN AND BOB
3VI: UNCLE AND NEPHEW
25XXI: HIRAM AND BARBARA
4VII: LOCKWOOD'S REVENGE
26XXII: THE FIRST DAY OF COURT
5VIII: BARBARA'S PRIVATE AFFAIRS
27XXIII: BROAD RUN IN ARMS
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6IX: BARBARA AND HIRAM BY THE LOOM.
28XXIV
7X: THE AFFAIR AT TIMBER CREEK CAMP MEETING
29FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED
8XI: FRIENDS IN THE NIGHT
30ZEKE AND S'MANTHY'S OLDEST SON.
9XII
31XXV
10A TRIP TO BROAD RUN
32LIKE A WOLF ON THE FOLD
11MR. BRITTON AND BIG BOB.
33"'WHERE IS HE?' ASKED THE JUDGE."
12XIII: A BEAR HUNT
34XXVI: CIRCUMSTANTIAL EVIDENCE
13XIV
35XXVII: LIGHT IN A DARK PLACE
14IN PRISON
36XXVIII: FREE
15"TELL ME TRULY, TOM, DID YOU DO IT?"
37XXIX: THE CLOSE OF A CAREER
16JANET AT THE WINDOW.
38XXX: TOM AND RACHEL
17XV: ABRAHAM LINCOLN
39XXXI: HIRAM AND BARBARA
18XVI: THE CORONER'S INQUEST
40XXXII
19XVII: A COUNCIL OF WAR
41THE NEXT MORNING
20XVIII
42"SAY, TOM, WON'T YOU WAIT FOR ME?"
21ZEKE
43XXXIII: POSTSCRIPTUM
22"WHERE'S THAT PIECE OF CANDLE GONE TO?"
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