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The Private Papers of Henry Ryecroft
By George Gissing
Length6h 20m
About this audiobook
Retiring from a life of literary struggle, Henry Ryecroft finds solace in a rural cottage, reflecting on nature, books, and the passage of time. This semi-autobiographical work moves away from narrative conflict to offer a meditative, philosophical journal. It captures the serene melancholia of a man who has finally made peace with his own solitude.
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GenreLiterary Classics, General Fiction
Length6 hrs 20 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateFeb 24, 2026
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1SPRING
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27SUMMER
3II.
28I.
4III.
29II.
5IV.
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31IV.
7VI.
32V.
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33VI.
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