Letters From A Living Dead Man
Restored Classics to Go EditionBy David Patterson Hatch
Length6h 5m
About this audiobook
"Letters from a Living Dead Man" by Elsa Barker is a captivating exploration of the mysteries of life after death through a series of mystical letters purportedly written by a deceased lawyer known as "X." Barker, initially skeptical of spiritualism, recounts her transformative journey from doubt to intrigue as she engages in automatic writing to channel these profound messages. The letters challenge her preconceptions and offer philosophical insights into the nature of existence, spiritual consciousness, and the continuity of life beyond the physical realm. The narrative delves into "X's" vivid experiences in the afterlife, where he finds liberation from earthly constraints and shares profound knowledge about the spirit world. He emphasizes the power of will in shaping one's reality and the importance of spiritual connections. The letters convey a sense of continuity, with "X" likening the transition to the afterlife to acclimating in a foreign country, where memories and relationships persist. Barker presents these writings with a candid introduction, grappling with their authenticity and her decision to publish them. The letters are not a scientific account but a personal testament to an afterlife, inspired by Barker's evolving belief in "X" and the transformative effect on her understanding of immortality. The narrative also explores the interconnectedness of the material and astral worlds, cautioning about the potential dangers of uninvited entities. In a parallel story, a middle-aged magician in Paris is aided by an elemental spirit named Meriline, who desires to evolve into a soul. This subplot raises questions about identity, aspiration, and the quest for connection across different realms. Through philosophical dialogue, the narrative underscores the importance of true knowledge and the necessity of spiritual engagement, ultimately inviting readers to reflect on the boundaries between life, death, and the afterlife. This edition has been fully restored with modern typesetting, custom cover design.
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GenrePhilosophy
Length6 hrs 5 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 14, 2025
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1INTRODUCTION
2LETTERS FROM A LIVING DEAD MAN LETTER I THE RETURN
3LETTER II TELL NO MAN
4LETTER III GUARDING THE DOOR
5LETTER IV A CLOUD ON THE MIRROR
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6LETTER V THE PROMISE OF THINGS UNTOLD
7LETTER VI THE WAND OF WILL
8LETTER VII A LIGHT BEHIND THE VEIL
9LETTER VIII THE IRON GRIP OF MATTER
10LETTER IX WHERE SOULS GO UP AND DOWN
11LETTER X A RENDEZVOUS IN THE FOURTH DIMENSION: FOOTNOTES:
12LETTER XI THE BOY—LIONEL
13LETTER XII THE PATTERN WORLD
14LETTER XIII FORMS REAL AND UNREAL
15LETTER XIV A FOLIO OF PARACELSUS: FOOTNOTES:
16LETTER XV A ROMAN TOGA
17LETTER XVI A THING TO BE FORGOTTEN
18LETTER XVII THE SECOND WIFE OVER THERE
19LETTER XVIII INDIVIDUAL HELLS
20LETTER XIX A LITTLE HOME IN HEAVEN
21LETTER XX THE MAN WHO FOUND GOD
22LETTER XXI THE LEISURE OF THE SOUL
23LETTER XXII THE SERPENT OF ETERNITY
24LETTER XXIII A BRIEF FOR THE DEFENDANT
25LETTER XXIV FORBIDDEN KNOWLEDGE
26LETTER XXV A SHADOWLESS WORLD
27LETTER XXVI CIRCLES IN THE SAND
28LETTER XXVII THE MAGIC RING
29LETTER XXVIII EXCEPT YE BE AS LITTLE CHILDREN
30LETTER XXIX AN UNEXPECTED WARNING
31LETTER XXX THE SYLPH AND THE MAGICIAN
32LETTER XXXI A PROBLEM IN CELESTIAL MATHEMATICS
33LETTER XXXII A CHANGE OF FOCUS
34LETTER XXXIII FIVE RESOLUTIONS
35LETTER XXXIV THE PASSING OF LIONEL
36LETTER XXXV THE BEAUTIFUL BEING
37LETTER XXXVI THE HOLLOW SPHERE
38LETTER XXXVII AN EMPTY CHINA CUP
39LETTER XXXVIII WHERE TIME IS NOT
40LETTER XXXIX THE DOCTRINE OF DEATH
41LETTER XL THE CELESTIAL HIERARCHY
42LETTER XLI THE DARLING OF THE UNSEEN
43LETTER XLII A VICTIM OF THE NON-EXISTENT
44LETTER XLIII A CLOUD OF WITNESSES
45LETTER XLIV THE KINGDOM WITHIN
46LETTER XLV THE GAME OF MAKE-BELIEVE
47LETTER XLVI HEIRS OF HERMES
48LETTER XLVII ONLY A SONG
49LETTER XLVIII INVISIBLE GIFTS AT YULETIDE
50LETTER XLIX THE GREATER DREAMLAND
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