Our Daily Bread
Exploring the immigrant journey through poetic prose in the Canadian prairiesBy Frederick Philip Grove
Length11h 4m
About this audiobook
Frederick Philip Grove's "Our Daily Bread" is a poignant exploration of the Canadian immigrant experience, meticulously weaving together elements of struggle, aspiration, and adaptation. Written in a modernist literary style, the novel employs a severe yet lyrical prose that captures the harsh realities of rural life while also reflecting the nuanced inner lives of its characters. Set against the backdrop of early 20th century Canada, the narrative deftly critiques the societal and economic conditions that shape the lives of its protagonists, making it a timeless examination of the immigrant's search for identity and belonging within a complex landscape. Grove, a notable figure in the Canadian literary canon, was himself an immigrant, having relocated from Germany to Canada in the early 1900s. This deeply personal experience informs his writing, as he articulates both the external and internal conflicts faced by those striving to carve out a niche in a foreign land. His works often reflect his passionate engagement with themes of displacement, resilience, and the human condition, providing him with a unique lens through which to depict the struggles of ordinary people. This book is highly recommended for readers interested in a rich, character-driven narrative that not only portrays the trials of immigrant life but also offers profound insights into the universal quest for meaning and sustenance. Grove's nuanced storytelling and vivid characterizations invite readers to delve deeper into the human experience, making "Our Daily Bread" an essential read for anyone seeking to understand the fabric of Canadian society.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 4.2 (11)
Includes Goodreads
GenreGeneral Fiction
Length11 hrs 4 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 9, 2021
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
11CHAPTER IX
2CHAPTER I
12CHAPTER X
3CHAPTER II
13CHAPTER XI
4CHAPTER III
14BOOK THREE
5CHAPTER IV
15CHAPTER XII
Mostrar todos os capítulosVer menos
6CHAPTER V
16CHAPTER XIII
7CHAPTER VI
17CHAPTER XIV
8BOOK TWO
18CHAPTER XV
9CHAPTER VII
19CHAPTER XVI
10CHAPTER VIII
More from Frederick Philip Grove
WhistlerAnn Patchett10h 45m4.6 (4.6K)$29 · $0.00
Demon CopperheadBarbara Kingsolver21h 3m4.5 (949.4K)$46 · $0.00
To Kill a MockingbirdHarper Lee12h 18m4.5 (7.4M)$29 · $0.00
Remarkably Bright CreaturesShelby Van Pelt11h 17m4.4 (1.7M)$29 · $0.00
Desperate MeasuresBrenda Jackson8h 59m4.7 (670)$28 · $0.00
This Side of Paradise - The Original 1920 Edition (Annotated)F. Scott Fitzgerald11h 30m4.6 (1.6K)$2 · $0.00
War LordBernard Cornwell13h 21m4.6 (33.1K)$33 · $0.00
The Great Gatsby: Original 1925 Edition (An F. Scott Fitzgerald Classic NovelFrancis Scott Fitzgerald4h 45m4.6 (9.3K)$15 · $0.00
Something Like LoveBeverly Jenkins10h 21m4.6 (2.7K)$29 · $0.00
Black History CollectionFrederick Douglass, Harriet Ann Jacobs, Booker T. Washington, W.E.B. Du Bois27h 9m4.6 (2.6K)$15 · $0.00
The Old Man and the Sea (Annotated)Ernest Hemingway4h 27m4.6 (1.4K)$2 · $0.00
White HotIlona Andrews13h 18m4.5 (136.9K)$5 · $0.00
The Ghost by the Billabong (The Matilda Saga, #5)Jackie French14h 58m4.6 (773)$33 · $0.00
Cast in BloodMichelle Sagara16h 35m4.6 (607)$33 · $0.00
The Captain Blood Trilogy (Annotated)Rafael Sabatini29h 20m4.6 (1K)$3 · $0.00
Ship of the Line (Annotated)Cecil Louis Troughton Smith11h 13m4.6 (1K)$2 · $0.00
The George Orwell CollectionGeorge Orwell24h 46m4.5 (14.4K)$10 · $0.00
ShivajiRanjit Desai25h 13m4.6 (3.1K)$24 · $0.00
Time RegainedMarcel Proust15h 38m4.5 (9.2K)$2 · $0.00
Driving ForceElle James4h 58m4.6 (407)$20 · $0.00
You may also like
Emily of New MoonL. M. Montgomery12h 23m4.3 (56.5K)$2.30 · $0.00
Emily of New MoonLucy Maud Montgomery13h 47m4.2 (66.2K)$2 · $0.00
LOOK HOMEWARD, ANGELThomas Wolfe26h 31m4.1 (23.6K)$1.99 · $0.00
To the LighthouseVirginia Woolf7h 57m4.0 (263.2K)$6 · $0.00
Selected PoemsRobert Frost2h 6m4.2 (10.5K)$2.30
A Death in the FamilyJames Agee10h 56m4.0 (24.5K)$2.99 · $0.00
The Story of Charlotte’s WebMichael Sims7h 25m4.0 (2.6K)$22 · $0.00
Clear SpringsBobbie Ann Mason, Random House Inc.13h 23m4.1 (470)$33 · $0.00
The Waves & To the LighthouseVirginia Woolf16h 25m4.2 (2.1K)$1.99 · $0.00
THE LETTERS OF F. SCOTT FITZGERALDF. Scott Fitzgerald22h 23m4.2 (710)$1.99 · $0.00
The Mill on the FlossGeorge Eliot22h 16m4.0 (76.5K)$2.30 · $0.00
Jacob’s RoomVirginia Woolf6h 15m3.7 (19.2K)$21 · $0.00
To the LighthouseVirginia Woolf7h 36m4.0 (243.5K)$17
OF TIME AND THE RIVERThomas Wolfe44h 33m4.2 (1.3K)$1.99 · $0.00
To the Lighthouse & The Waves (Annotated)Virginia Woolf16h 28m4.3 (1.7K)$2 · $0.00
The Life of Charlotte BronteElizabeth Cleghorn19h 20m4.2 (15K)$3.50 · $0.00
THE PRAIREE TRILOGY: O, Pioneers!, The Song of the Lark & My ÁntoniaWilla Cather31h 49m4.4 (1.9K)$1.99 · $0.00
Everything the Light TouchesJanice Pariat, J Pariat, M Addis, C Nayak, C Rockley, M Soraya17h 16m3.8 (1.3K)$40 · $0.00
Portrait of the Artist as a Young Dog (Annotated)Dylan Thomas6h 20m4.0 (3.4K)$2 · $0.00
YOU CAN'T GO HOME AGAINThomas Wolfe29h 41m4.2 (9.6K)$2.99 · $0.00