The Pools of Silence
An Adventurous Tale of Love and Self-Discovery in the South PacificBy H. De Vere Stacpoole
Length8h 25m
About this audiobook
H. De Vere Stacpoole's "The Pools of Silence" immerses readers in an evocative exploration of love and solitude set against the backdrop of a lush, tropical paradise. Through lyrical prose and vivid characterizations, Stacpoole delves into the inner lives of his protagonists, revealing the delicate interplay between desire and isolation. The narrative intricately weaves themes of nature and self-discovery, reflecting the early 20th-century literary movement that emphasized emotional depth and sensory experience. Set in a world where the serene landscape mirrors the characters' tumultuous feelings, Stacpoole's work stands out for its rich imagery and contemplative pacing. Born in 1868, H. De Vere Stacpoole was an Irish author whose varied experiences, including his travels throughout the South Seas, greatly influenced his fiction. His fascination with exotic locales and human psychology is evident in his writings. Stacpoole's personal journey, marked by loss and longing, provided a fertile ground for the introspective themes explored in "The Pools of Silence," making it a poignant reflection of his worldview. This novel is highly recommended for readers who appreciate literary fiction that captures the essence of human emotion within the natural world. Stacpoole'Äôs profound insights and exquisite prose create a poignant reading experience, inviting contemplation on the interplay of silence and sound in our inner lives.
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GenreLiterary Classics, Romance
Length8 hrs 25 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 10, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
23CHAPTER XXI: THE FEAST OF THE VULTURES
2CHAPTER I
24CHAPTER XXII: THE LOST GUIDE
3A LECTURE OF THENARD’S
25CHAPTER XXIII: BEYOND THE SKYLINE
4CHAPTER II: DR. DUTHIL
26CHAPTER XXIV: THE SENTENCE OF THE DESERT
5CHAPTER III: CAPTAIN BERSELIUS
27CHAPTER XXV: TOWARD THE SUNSET
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6CHAPTER IV: SCHAUNARD
28CHAPTER XXVI: THE FADING MIST
7CHAPTER V: MARSEILLES
29CHAPTER XXVII: I AM THE FOREST
8CHAPTER VI: MATADI
30CHAPTER XXVIII: GOD SENDS A GUIDE
9CHAPTER VII: YANDJALI
31CHAPTER XXIX: THE VISION OF THE POOLS
10CHAPTER VIII: THE VOICE OF THE CONGO FOREST
32CHAPTER XXX: THE AVENGER
11CHAPTER IX: BIG GAME
33CHAPTER XXXI: THE VOICE OF THE FOREST BY NIGHT
12CHAPTER X: M’BASSA
34CHAPTER XXXII: MOONLIGHT ON THE POOLS
13CHAPTER XI: ANDREAS MEEUS
35CHAPTER XXXIII: THE RIVER OF GOLD
14CHAPTER XII: NIGHT AT THE FORT
36CHAPTER XXXIV: THE SUBSTITUTE
15CHAPTER XIII: THE POOLS OF SILENCE
37CHAPTER XXXV: PARIS
16CHAPTER XIV: BEHIND THE MASK
38CHAPTER XXXVI: DREAMS
17CHAPTER XV: THE PUNISHMENT
39CHAPTER XXXVII: BERSELIUS BEHOLDS HIS OTHER SELF
18CHAPTER XVI: DUE SOUTH
40CHAPTER XXXVIII: THE REVOLT OF A SLAVE
19CHAPTER XVII: SUN-WASHED SPACES
41CHAPTER XXXIX: MAXINE
20CHAPTER XVIII: FAR INTO ELEPHANT LAND
42CHAPTER XL: PUGIN
21CHAPTER XIX: THE GREAT HERD
43CHAPTER XLI: THE RETURN OF CAPTAIN BERSELIUS
22CHAPTER XX: THE BROKEN CAMP
44CHAPTER XLII: AMIDST THE LILIES
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