Length8h 57m
About this audiobook
In "The Mermaid: A Love Tale," L. Dougall weaves a rich tapestry of fantasy and romance, delving into the depths of longing, sacrifice, and the transformative power of love. Set against a backdrop of mythical marine worlds and human society, the narrative elegantly fuses lyrical prose with vivid imagery, reflective of the Romantic literary tradition. Dougall's exploration of aquatic symbolism highlights themes of identity and belonging, engaging readers in a poignant dialogue about the human experience through the lens of a fantastical love story. L. Dougall, a writer deeply influenced by the interplay of nature and emotion, has crafted this tale as a means of exploring his own grappling with societal expectations and personal desires. His background in both literature and marine biology offers a unique perspective that enriches the narrative, enabling Dougall to intertwine realistic character development with enchanting folklore. His previous works have often addressed themes of connection, drawing from his fascination with the sea as a metaphor for life's unpredictability. "The Mermaid: A Love Tale" is highly recommended for readers who seek a narrative infused with romance and mysticism. Dougall's poignant storytelling invites exploration of timeless themes while offering an escapist journey into a world where love knows no boundaries, making it an essential addition to the bookshelf of any fantasy aficionado.
Audiobook details
GenreFantasy, Romance
Length8 hrs 57 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateSep 4, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
35TO THE HIGHER COURT.
2ADVERTISEMENTS
36"THE NIGHT IS DARK."
3BOOK I.
37THE WILD WAVES WHIST.
4THE BENT TWIG.
38"GOD'S IN HIS HEAVEN."
5THE SAD-EYED CHILD.
39"GOD'S PUPPETS, BEST AND WORST."
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6LOST IN THE SEA.
40"DEATH SHRIVE THY SOUL!"
7A QUIET LIFE.
41THE RIDDLE OF LIFE.
8SEEN THROUGH BLEAR EYES.
42TO CALL A SPIRIT FROM THE VASTY DEEP.
9"FROM HOUR TO HOUR WE RIPE——"
43THE END.
10"A SEA CHANGE."
44ADVERTISEMENTS
11BELIEF IN THE IMPOSSIBLE.
45PUBLISHED SEMIMONTHLY.
12THE SEA-MAID'S MUSIC.
46GEORG EBERS'S ROMANCES.
13TOWED BY THE BEARD.
47THE MANXMAN.
14YEARS OF DISCRETION.
48THE DEEMSTER. A Romance of the Isle of Man.
15BOOK II.
49CAPT'N DAVY'S HONEYMOON. A Manx Yarn.
16THE HAND THAT BECKONED.
50THE GREATER GLORY. A Story of High Life.
17THE ISLES OF ST. MAGDALEN.
51GOD'S FOOL.
18BETWEEN THE SURF AND THE SAND.
52JOOST AVELINGH.
19WHERE THE DEVIL LIVED.
53ROUND THE RED LAMP.
20DEVILRY.
54A FLASH OF SUMMER.
21THE SEA-MAID.
55THE LILAC SUNBONNET. A Love Story.
22THE GRAVE LADY.
56MAELCHO.
23HOW THEY LIVED ON THE CLOUD.
57THE LAND OF THE SUN. Vistas Mexicanas.
24THE SICK AND THE DEAD.
58With many Illustrations. 12mo. Cloth, $1.25.
25A LIGHT-GIVING WORD.
59A Novel, 12mo. Cloth, $1.50.
26THE LADY'S HUSBAND.
60With 111 Illustrations by F. H. Townsend. 12mo. Paper, 75 cents; cloth, $1.75.
27THE MAIDEN INVENTED.
61With 80 Illustrations by F. H. Townsend. 12mo. Paper, 75 cents; cloth, $1.50.
28WHITE BIRDS; WHITE SNOW; WHITE THOUGHTS.
62With 37 Illustrations by F. H. Townsend. 12mo. Cloth, $1.50.
29THE MARRIAGE SCENE.
6312mo. Paper, 50 cents; cloth, $1.00.
30BOOK III.
6412mo. Paper, 50 cents; cloth, $1.00.
31HOW HE HUNTED THE SEALS.
6512mo. Paper, 50 cents; cloth, $1.00.
32ONCE MORE THE VISION.
6612mo. Paper, 50 cents; cloth, $1.00.
33"LOVE, I SPEAK TO THY FACE."
6712mo. Paper, 50 cents; cloth, $1.00.
34HOPE BORN OF SPRING.
68The Press on Ada Cambridge's Books.
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