The Secret Way
Unraveling Secrets: Love, Betrayal, and Redemption in Early 20th-Century AmericaBy Zona Gale
Length57m
About this audiobook
In "The Secret Way," Zona Gale intricately weaves a narrative that explores the inner lives of her characters against the backdrop of small-town America. Utilizing a blend of naturalism and an impressionistic style, Gale delves into themes of individuality, societal constraints, and the search for authentic connection. The book is set in the early 20th century, reflecting the cultural shifts of the Progressive Era, while highlighting the psychological depth of its protagonists as they navigate their secret desires and aspirations in a world marked by convention and expectations. Zona Gale, an accomplished writer and the first woman to receive the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, was born and raised in Portage, Wisconsin. Her formative experiences in a small town deeply influenced her storytelling, allowing her to capture the nuances of everyday life and the complexity of human emotions. Gale's commitment to portraying the struggles and triumphs of her characters stems from her own keen observations of the social landscape, which she transformed through a lens of empathy and introspection. "The Secret Way" is a compelling read for those interested in the intersection of personal yearning and societal constraints. Gale's nuanced prose and evocative storytelling offer a profound examination of the human experience, making this book a valuable addition to the canon of early 20th-century American literature, and essential for readers seeking to understand the intricacies of personal identity within a communal context.
Audiobook details
GenreGeneral Fiction
Length57 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 19, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1SONNETS AND VARIATIONS
26HALF THOUGHT
2WHEN DID SPRING DIE?
27UMBRA
3ONE DAWN SHE WOKE ME——
28WRAITHS
4THERE ARE WITHIN US LIVES WE NEVER LIVE
29HALF THOUGHT
5LAST NIGHT I DREAMED I SAW MY MOTHER YOUNG
30WIND SONG
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6WHY AM I SILENT?
31HALF THOUGHT
7I WANDERED WHERE THE WONDER OF THE SKY——
32TROTH
8HERE A STILL FIELD
33BELOVED, IT IS DAYBREAK ON THE HILLS
9RETURN
34CREDO
10IN J. P. P.’s METRE
35WHO IS THIS THAT IS SO NEAR?
11I
36INMOST ONE
12II
37STONE CELL
13III TO A POET
38LIGHT
14EXERCISE IN SPENSERIANS
39HALF THOUGHT
15PART II
40CONTOURS
16I KNOW WHERE A DOVE——
41PART III
17PROLOCUTOR
42NEWS NOTES OF PORTAGE, WISCONSIN
18WONDER
43I THE KILBOURN ROAD
19A MEETING
44II VIOLIN
20HALF THOUGHT
45III NORTH STAR
21EPITAPH
46PROSE NOTES
22EPITAPH
47I THE BUREAU
23ALIAS
48II MINUET
24IN ARVIA’S ROOM
49III THE DINING ROOM
25NON NOBIS
50IV PARADISE AND PURGATORY
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