The Harbour-Master

By Robert W. Chambers
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Length59m

About this audiobook

In "The Harbour-Master," Robert W. Chambers masterfully weaves a narrative rich in atmospheric detail, exploring themes of love, isolation, and the inexorable passage of time. Set against the backdrop of a remote coastal village, the story delves into the life of the titular harbour-master, whose introspective journey reflects Chambers' signature style of blending realism with elements of mysticism. The novel is notable for its lyrical prose and vivid imagery, hallmarks of the fin-de-siècle literary movement, which encapsulated the anxiety and sensibilities of a changing world at the turn of the 20th century. Robert W. Chambers, celebrated for his contributions to both fiction and art, was influenced by the symbolist movement, as well as his own experiences in the aesthetic circles of Paris. His background in art and literature not only informed his creative voice but also shaped his thematic focus on beauty and decay, making "The Harbour-Master" a poignant reflection on human connections and the natural world. Chambers' varied career and deep engagement with the arts undoubtedly enriched the emotional depth of this novel. This hauntingly beautiful tale is recommended to readers who appreciate literary fiction that is both introspective and evocative. "The Harbour-Master" invites exploration into the human psyche and the complexities of relationships in a world tinged with the melancholy of lost opportunities. Ideal for fans of atmospheric narratives, this work solidifies Chambers' place as a significant literary figure of his time.

Audiobook details

Rating★★★★ 3.6 (144)
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GenreMystery and Thriller
Length59 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateMay 29, 2022
LanguageEnglish

Table of contents

1Titlepage
2Text
The King in Yellow (Collection of Fantasy Tales)Robert W. Chambers8h 49m3.9 (69.2K)$1.99 · $0.00
THE HIDDEN CHILDREN (Western Classic) (Annotated)Robert W. Chambers19h 18m4.0 (47)$2 · $0.00
The Restless SexRobert W. Chambers12h 35m$2 · $0.00
The Firing LineRobert W. Chambers10h 50m3.5 (143)$2 · $0.00
AthalieRobert W. Chambers7h 56m3.4 (56)$2 · $0.00
The King in YellowRobert W. Chambers8h 50m3.9 (64.4K)$1 · $0.00
The Maker of MoonsRobert W. Chambers2h 37m3.6 (307)$1 · $0.00
The Business of LifeRobert W. Chambers8h 56m3.8 (29)$2 · $0.00
The ReckoningRobert W. Chambers8h 8m4.4 (1.6K)$2 · $0.00
Who Goes There!Robert W. Chambers7h 41m$2 · $0.00
The Hidden ChildrenRobert W. Chambers11h 50m4.0 (46)$2 · $0.00
The Girl PhilippaRobert W. Chambers15h 37m3.6 (155)$2 · $0.00
The Green MouseRobert W. Chambers3h 21m3.5 (94)$2 · $0.00
The Laughing GirlRobert W. Chambers8h 50m3.5 (93)$2 · $0.00
The Firing LineRobert W. Chambers10h 47m$1 · $0.00
The Girl PhilippaRobert W. Chambers16h 19m3.0 (20)$2 · $0.00
Who Goes There!Robert W. Chambers9h 41m3.4 (29)$2 · $0.00
The Adventures of a Modest ManRobert W. Chambers6h 39m4.1 (23)$1 · $0.00
The Hidden ChildrenRobert W. Chambers19h 17m3.9 (74)$1.99 · $0.00
Three ComradesErich Maria Remarque15h 50m4.5 (47.3K)$2 · $0.00
AngelAnita Waller10h 30m4.6 (672)$30 · $0.00
The BorderDon Winslow29h 8m4.5 (35.7K)$53 · $0.00
FlashpointCatherine Coulter11h 38m4.5 (11.6K)$29 · $0.00
The Man in the Brown Suit & They Came to BaghdadAgatha Christie15h 43m4.6 (495)$33 · $0.00
Fang Si-Chi's First Love ParadiseYi-Han Lin8h 25m4.5 (4K)$26 · $0.00
The Rose CodeKate Quinn16h 2m4.4 (493.7K)$33 · $0.00
No Woman Left BehindJulie Moffett8h 49m4.5 (3K)$25 · $0.00
CovertJanie Crouch6h 15m4.5 (2K)$12 · $0.00
Cold Case InvestigationNicole Helm5h 30m4.6 (321)$5 · $0.00
The ReunionJana DeLeon6h 31m4.5 (1.6K)$12 · $0.00
Courage Under FireSharon Dunn5h 50m4.5 (730)$24 · $0.00
Decoding the TruthJulie Miller7h 31m4.6 (350)$12 · $0.00
Murder Gone ColdB.J. Daniels5h 50m4.5 (562)$12 · $0.00
Crime and PunishmentFyodor Mikhailovich Dostoevsky22h 22m4.4 (1.3M)$0.60 · $0.00
Crime and PunishmentFyodor Dostoyevsky23h 14m4.4 (1.3M)$1 · $0.00
Exit FeeBrad Taylor3h 16m4.5 (1.9K)$18 · $0.00
Sworn to ProtectShirlee McCoy5h 7m4.5 (1K)$12 · $0.00
The Last RemainsElly Griffiths9h 41m4.4 (37.3K)$29 · $0.00
The Goddess of WarsawLisa Barr13h 4m4.4 (36.4K)$33 · $0.00

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