The Swamp Angel (Unabridged) (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. A solitary builder's quest in the woods: philosophical musings, comic insight, and the limits of living aloneBy Prentice Mulford
Length2h 48m
About this audiobook
The Swamp Angel (Unabridged) is a compact yet vivid example of nineteenth-century American comic prose, transforming the emblem of wartime machinery into a vehicle for satire, anecdote, and moral observation. Written in a lively sketch style, the work belongs to the tradition of American humor associated with exaggeration, vernacular immediacy, and the demystification of public grandeur. Mulford's prose moves with theatrical energy, balancing absurdity with sharp social perception. Prentice Mulford was an American journalist, lecturer, and essayist whose life ranged from seafaring and California mining camps to the literary circles of the postbellum United States. His varied experiences among soldiers, laborers, adventurers, and reformers gave him an unusually broad sense of American character. Before becoming influential in New Thought writing, he developed a comic and observant voice well suited to exposing pretension and human folly. Readers interested in American literary humor, Civil War-era cultural memory, or the evolution of the short prose sketch will find this unabridged text rewarding. It is recommended as both an entertaining performance of wit and a revealing document of its age.
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
GenrePhilosophy
Length2 hrs 48 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateOct 25, 2015
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Swamp Angel (Unabridged) (Annotated)
2Introduction
3Synopsis
4Historical Context
5CHAPTER I. ALPHA.
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6CHAPTER II. LAYING THE CORNER STONE.
7CHAPTER III. BUYING TOOLS, AND ABOUT BUYING.
8CHAPTER IV. ABOUT MY HENS.
9CHAPTER V. MENTAL DIFFICULTIES.
10CHAPTER VI. WHAT IS OWNERSHIP?
11CHAPTER VII. RELIGION IN OUR WORK.
12CHAPTER VIII. THE CARES OF MY WORLD.
13CHAPTER IX. THAT HIGH SHELF.
14CHAPTER X. A PLACE FOR EVERYTHING.
15CHAPTER XI. A TUSSLE WITH A TREE.
16CHAPTER XII. A MOB OF THE MIND.
17CHAPTER XIII. PAINTING THE HOUSE.
18CHAPTER XIV. BARROWFUL OF “BLUES.”
19CHAPTER XV. OMEGA.
20Analysis
21Reflection
22Memorable Quotes
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