The Perilous Seat (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. A Young Adult Historical Adventure of Delphi, the Temple of Apollo, and Courage in Ancient GreeceBy Caroline Dale Snedeker
Length9h 48m
About this audiobook
The Perilous Seat is a historical novel in which danger gathers around the symbolic "seat" of power, responsibility, and moral testing. Snedeker shapes the narrative with the clarity and gravity characteristic of early twentieth-century juvenile historical fiction: vivid period detail, restrained prose, and a strong ethical architecture. Rather than treating the past as mere costume, the book uses historical distance to examine courage, loyalty, and the cost of public duty. Caroline Dale Snedeker (1871–1956) was an American author best known for historically grounded fiction for young readers, especially works set in the classical world. Her lifelong fascination with antiquity, combined with a didactic but imaginative literary temperament, led her to write novels that made remote civilizations emotionally accessible. Like her Newbery-recognized books, this work reflects her belief that history should cultivate both knowledge and character. Readers who appreciate thoughtful historical fiction will find The Perilous Seat rewarding for its seriousness of purpose and humane intelligence. It is especially recommended to those interested in youth literature that respects its audience, offering suspense, atmosphere, and moral reflection without sacrificing narrative grace.
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
GenreYoung Adult
Length9 hrs 48 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 10, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
31CHAPTER XXIII THE CHILD PRIESTESS
2Introduction
32CHAPTER XXIV THE HIGH, PERILOUS SEAT
3Synopsis
33CHAPTER XXV BITTER CONSEQUENCES
4Historical Context
34CHAPTER XXVI “PRAY TO THE WINDS”
5PREFACE
35CHAPTER XXVII THE MESSENGERS
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6BOOK I AT THE PYTHIAN FESTIVAL
36CHAPTER XXVIII AN OUTCAST ON PARNASSOS
7CHAPTER I DRYAS WINS THE PRIZE
37CHAPTER XXIX EËTÍON PURSUES
8CHAPTER II PARENTAL JUSTICE
38CHAPTER XXX SHEPHERD WISDOM
9BOOK II A CHILDHOOD IN DELPHI
39CHAPTER XXXI NIKANDER’S NEAREST OF KIN
10CHAPTER III THERIA, SEVEN YEARS OLD
40CHAPTER XXXII TERRIBLE NEWS FROM THERMOPYLÆ
11CHAPTER IV ELEUTHERIA LOOKS OUT OF A WINDOW
41CHAPTER XXXIII AT EËTÍON’S CALL
12CHAPTER V THE TRADITIONS OF THE HOUSE
42CHAPTER XXXIV EËTÍON AND NIKANDER
13CHAPTER VI THE GUESTS
43CHAPTER XXXV THERIA TELLS HER VISION
14CHAPTER VII WHAT GIFTS THE GUESTS BROUGHT
44CHAPTER XXXVI REFUGE IN THE PRECINCT
15CHAPTER VIII DRYAS TAKES A ROBBER
45BOOK IV THE GOD WILL CARE FOR HIS OWN
16CHAPTER IX LAUREL FROM TEMPÈ
46CHAPTER XXXVII THE PERSIAN COMES
17CHAPTER X A BOY CALLED SOPHOCLES
47CHAPTER XXXVIII THANKFULNESS
18CHAPTER XI WHY NOT BE THE PYTHIA?
48CHAPTER XXXIX NIKANDER PLEADS FOR HIS DAUGHTER
19BOOK III WITHIN THE ORACLE
49CHAPTER XL AGAIN HOME
20CHAPTER XII “THE PLACE OF GOLDEN TRIPODS”
50CHAPTER XLI A SCULPTOR’S RESPECTABILITY
21CHAPTER XIII IN PLEISTOS WOODS
51CHAPTER XLII THE UNWILLING COLONIST
22CHAPTER XIV THE POOR SLAVE
52CHAPTER XLIII THE BIRD IN THE CAGE
23CHAPTER XV THE SHATTERED CUP
53CHAPTER XLIV THE METIC
24CHAPTER XVI GATHERING THE THREADS
54CHAPTER XLV THE MARRIAGE
25CHAPTER XVII A YOUTH UNDER THE WINDOW
55CHAPTER XLVI THE DOOR OF ESCAPE
26CHAPTER XVIII GATHERING MORE THREADS
56CHAPTER XLVII ALIEN MEADOWS
27CHAPTER XIX THE SONG RE-SUNG
57CHAPTER XLVIII TOWN MAKERS
28CHAPTER XX LOVE IN THE LANE
58Analysis
29CHAPTER XXI A PROCESSION OF SACRIFICE
59Reflection
30CHAPTER XXII IN THE PYTHIA HOUSE
60Memorable Quotes
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