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
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 19, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1SONNETS AND VARIATIONS
30WIND SONG
2WHEN DID SPRING DIE?
31HALF THOUGHT
3ONE DAWN SHE WOKE ME——
32TROTH
4THERE ARE WITHIN US LIVES WE NEVER LIVE
33BELOVED, IT IS DAYBREAK ON THE HILLS
5LAST NIGHT I DREAMED I SAW MY MOTHER YOUNG
34CREDO
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6WHY AM I SILENT?
35WHO IS THIS THAT IS SO NEAR?
7I WANDERED WHERE THE WONDER OF THE SKY——
36INMOST ONE
8HERE A STILL FIELD
37STONE CELL
9RETURN
38LIGHT
10IN J. P. P.’s METRE
39HALF THOUGHT
11I
40CONTOURS
12II
41PART III
13III TO A POET
42NEWS NOTES OF PORTAGE, WISCONSIN
14EXERCISE IN SPENSERIANS
43I THE KILBOURN ROAD
15PART II
44II VIOLIN
16I KNOW WHERE A DOVE——
45III NORTH STAR
17PROLOCUTOR
46PROSE NOTES
18WONDER
47I THE BUREAU
19A MEETING
48II MINUET
20HALF THOUGHT
49III THE DINING ROOM
21EPITAPH
50IV PARADISE AND PURGATORY
22EPITAPH
51V AT LEAST ...
23ALIAS
52VI ROSES
24IN ARVIA’S ROOM
53VII SPRING EVENING
25NON NOBIS
54VIII SECOND SIGHT
26HALF THOUGHT
55IX DOES SOMETHING WAIT?
27UMBRA
56X DOORS
28WRAITHS
57XI LEVITATION
29HALF THOUGHT
58XII ENCHANTMENT
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