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Windmills: A book of fables
Enchanting tales of whimsy and moral reflections in a fable collectionBy Gilbert Cannan
Length4h 22m
About this audiobook
In "Windmills: A Book of Fables," Gilbert Cannan reinvigorates the classic fable genre with a contemporary lens, weaving together stories that reflect the complexities of human nature and societal constructs. Each fable embodies a distinct moral lesson, articulated through Cannan's lyrical prose and striking imagery. The collection engages readers in a rich literary tapestry, reminiscent of the works of Aesop and La Fontaine, yet imbued with a modern sensibility that invites reflection on current ethical dilemmas and existential inquiries. Gilbert Cannan, an influential figure in early 20th-century literature, possessed a keen insight into the human condition, informed by his diverse experiences as a writer, playwright, and critic. His background in socialist thought and friendships with notable literary figures of his time, such as D.H. Lawrence, profoundly influenced his worldview and storytelling style. Through "Windmills," Cannan channels his desire to comment on social justice and moral responsibility, offering timeless wisdom that resonates well beyond his era. Readers seeking a thought-provoking exploration of morality wrapped in engaging narratives will find "Windmills: A Book of Fables" an essential addition to their literary collection. Cannan's fables not only entertain but also provoke introspection, making this work a valuable resource for discussions on ethics and human behavior.
Audiobook details
GenreFairy Tales and Folklore, Fantasy
Length4 hrs 22 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJul 9, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1PREFACE TO AMERICAN EDITION
39I: HISTORY
2I: TITTIKER
40II: CASTAWAY
3II: THE BISHOP
41III: MY CAPTOR
4III: ARABELLA
42IV: THE CHANGE
5IV: THE SKITISH NAVY
43V: THE HOMESTEAD
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6V: CAPTAIN COURAGEOUS
44VI: OBSEQUIES
7VI: HOSTILITIES
45VII: SLAVERY
8VII: SIEBENHAAR
46VIII: A STRANGE WOOING
9VIII: MORE OF SIEBENHAAR
47IX: THE RUINED CITY
10IX: SIEBENHAAR ON WOMEN
48X: THE OUTLAWS
11X: LOVE XI: MUSIC
49XI: EDMUND
12XII: ADRIFT
50XII: THE NUNNERY
13XIII: HUNGER
51XIII: IN THE CAPITAL
14XIV: MILITARY
52XIV: THE EXAMINATION
15XV: NAVAL
53XV: MEN OF GENIUS
16XVI: NATIONAL
54XVI: REVOLUTION
17XVII: REUNION
55I: MR. BLY’S HEART BREAKS
18XVIII: BETROTHAL
56II: MR. BLY IS IMPRISONED
19XIX: REACTION
57III: THE DARK GENTLEMAN
20XX: HOME
58IV: THE DARK GENTLEMAN’S STORY
21I: THE SON OF HIS FATHER
59V: COGITATION
22II: QUESTIONS
60VI: CONFLAGRATION
23III: CIVILISATION
61VII: TIB STREET
24IV: WAR AND WOMEN
62VIII: MR. BLY’S SERMON
25V: WIRELESS
63IX: THE EFFECT OF MR. BLY’S SERMON
26VI: BICH IS OBSTINATE
64X: THE WIDOW MARTIN
27VII: PLANS
65XI: MAKING A STIR
28VIII: IN FATTISH WATERS
66XII: MAKING A STIRABOUT
29IX: AN AFTERNOON CALL
67XIII. SPARKS FLYING
30X: THE MOST BEAUTIFUL WOMAN
68XIV: SMOULDERING
31XI: HIGH POLITICS
69XV: SUCCOUR
32XII: THE PUBLIC
70XVI: ON THE ROAD
33XIII: THE EMPEROR
71XVII: JAH
34XIV: WAR
72XVIII: JAH SPEAKS
35XV: SIEBENHAAR ON SOCIETY
73XIX: SONG
36XVI: PRACTICAL CONSIDERATIONS
74XX: MORNING
37XVII: PEACE
75XXI: HOPE
38XVIII: THE RETURN OF THE ISLAND
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