The Life of Roger Langdon, Told by himself. With additions by his daughter Ellen
A Collaborative Journey Through the Early 20th CenturyBy Roger Langdon, Ellen Langdon
Length1h 32m
About this audiobook
In 'The Life of Roger Langdon, Told by himself. With additions by his daughter Ellen,' readers are invited on a profound journey across realms of self-discovery, familial bonds, and reflective musings. The anthology seamlessly marries autobiographical introspection with supplementary passages from Langdon's daughter, Ellen, creating a tapestry that intricately weaves both personal narrative and external perspective. This unique format enriches the reader's appreciation of life's complexities, the intricacies of familial legacy, and the intricate dance between individual experiences and their interpretations by loved ones. The collection's diverse literary styles range from heartfelt memoirs to introspective essays, collectively offering a textured narrative landscape that stimulates both the intellect and the heart. Both central figures'ÄîRoger and Ellen Langdon'Äîare of significant literary acclaim. Roger Langdon'Äôs introspections embody elements of the modernist movement, reflecting a nuanced engagement with themes of identity and existentialism. Ellen Langdon'Äôs additions parallel emerging feminist currents, providing a conscientious dialogue with her father'Äôs work. Their combined narratives create a holistic exploration of generational perspectives, cultural shifts, and literary evolution, blending their voices into a singular, resonant chorus that deepens the reader'Äôs engagement with the text'Äôs central themes. This anthology is an essential read for those interested in the dynamic interplay of individual and collective memoirs, presented through a rich diversity of styles and themes. It offers a window into the evolution of modern autobiographical narratives, inviting readers to engage with powerful dialogues on identity, heritage, and memory. Through the distinct yet harmonious voices of Roger and Ellen, 'The Life of Roger Langdon, Told by himself. With additions by his daughter Ellen' serves as an educational and enriching literary experience, fostering a deeper understanding of how personal experiences shape and are shaped by overarching cultural narratives.
Audiobook details
GenreBiography and Memoir, Literary Classics
Length1 hr 32 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateApr 25, 2021
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
2CHAPTER V: LIFE IN JERSEY
3CHAPTER VI: RETURN AND MARRIAGE
4CHAPTER VII
5SCIENTIFIC ACHIEVEMENTS
Mostrar todos os capítulosVer menos
6[By Miss Ellen Langdon]
7CHAPTER VIII: CLOSING YEARS
8APPENDICES
9APPENDIX I
10A List of Parish Clerks of the Parish of Chisleborough, Copied from the Register
11APPENDIX II
12Observations of the Planet Venus, with a 6-inch silvered Glass Reflector. By R. Langdon
13Communicated by J. Norman Lockyer, F.R.S.
14[From the "Monthly Notices" of the Royal Astronomical Society. Vols. 31-32, June, 1872]
15APPENDIX III
16Observations of the Planet Venus, with a 6-inch Silvered Glass Reflector. By R. Langdon
17[From the "Monthly Notices" of the Royal Astronomical Society, June 1873. Vol. 33, Page 500.]
18APPENDIX IV
19A Letter from the Man in the Moon
20(Left for the Editor at the Railway Station)
21[Reprinted from the Exe Valley Magazine]
22APPENDIX V
23A Journey with Coggia's Comet
24[Reprinted from Home Words]
25APPENDIX VI: The Planet Venus
26APPENDIX VII
The Way of RoninTu Lam12h 9m4.9 (1.3K)$29 · $0.00
Matters of the HeartJacinta Nampijinpa Price9h 35m4.8 (359)$29 · $0.00
The StepsSylvester Stallone9h 4m4.8 (635)$29 · $0.00
How to Test Negative for StupidJohn Kennedy8h 13m4.7 (9.7K)$28 · $0.00
Bad Fat Black GirlSesali Bowen6h 32m4.7 (2.8K)$24 · $0.00
Send MeMarty Skovlund, Joe Kent8h 10m4.7 (1.6K)$26 · $0.00
John Muir: The Story of My Boyhood and Youth & Letters to a Friend (Annotated)John Muir10h 13m4.7 (1.1K)$1.99 · $0.00
Invisible StormJason Kander6h 48m4.7 (3.2K)$24 · $0.00
Forever BoyKate Swenson9h 27m4.7 (5K)$29 · $0.00
You Are Worth ItKyle Carpenter, Don Yaeger8h 53m4.7 (4.8K)$29 · $0.00
The Happiest Man on EarthEddie Jaku3h 48m4.6 (178K)$7 · $0.00
MotherlandJulia Ioffe17h 52m4.7 (2.5K)$40 · $0.00
Evidence Not SeenDarlene Deibler Rose11h 11m4.6 (11.9K)$29 · $0.00
Where Cowards Go to DieBenjamin Sledge8h 42m4.7 (351)$20 · $0.00
Will You Love Me?Cathy Glass9h 5m4.6 (9.3K)$29 · $0.00
Designing Terry Pratchett’s DiscworldPaul Kidby3h 52m4.7 (343)$20 · $0.00
HostageEli Sharabi5h 25m4.6 (10.8K)$24 · $0.00
Finding MeViola Davis9h 15m4.6 (256.4K)$29 · $0.00
The Dangerous Truth about Today’s MarijuanaLaura Stack CSP, MBA9h 57m4.7 (385)$20 · $0.00
Birdie & HarlowTaylor Wolfe7h 50m4.6 (6.5K)$26 · $0.00
Demon CopperheadBarbara Kingsolver21h 3m4.5 (949.4K)$46 · $0.00
To Kill a MockingbirdHarper Lee12h 18m4.5 (7.4M)$29 · $0.00
These Precious DaysAnn Patchett11h 14m4.5 (45.2K)$29 · $0.00
Pride & Prejudice (Annotated)Jane Austen15h 10m4.7 (13.3K)$2 · $0.00
The Jeeves and Wooster Stories: The Complete Collection (33 Books)P. G. Wodehouse21h 57m4.7 (2.8K)$15 · $0.00
The Gulag Archipelago Volume 3Aleksandr I. Solzhenitsyn21h 56m4.7 (8.9K)$46 · $0.00
This Side of Paradise - The Original 1920 Edition (Annotated)F. Scott Fitzgerald11h 30m4.6 (1.6K)$2 · $0.00
The Great Gatsby: Original 1925 Edition (An F. Scott Fitzgerald Classic NovelFrancis Scott Fitzgerald4h 45m4.6 (9.3K)$15 · $0.00
TWELFTH NIGHTWilliam Shakespeare, Sidney Lee16h 38m4.6 (2.8K)$1.99 · $0.00
The Complete Histories / History Plays of William Shakespeare (Annotated)William Shakespeare29h 42m4.6 (2.3K)$1.99 · $0.00
Braving the TruthRachel Held Evans11h 31m4.7 (359)$29 · $0.00
The Old Man and the Sea (Annotated)Ernest Hemingway4h 27m4.6 (1.4K)$2 · $0.00
Henry V (The Play, Historical Background and Analysis of the Character in the Play)William Shakespeare, William Hazlitt8h 50m4.6 (1.3K)$1.99 · $0.00
H. P. LOVECRAFT Ultimate Collection: Novellas, Short Stories, Poetry & Essays (Annotated)H. P. Lovecraft12h 28m4.6 (2.3K)$2 · $0.00
Time RegainedMarcel Proust16h 8m4.5 (10.6K)$1.99 · $0.00
The Mis-Education of the NegroCarter Goodwin Woodson4h 32m4.5 (28.4K)$10 · $0.00
TORAH - Bilingual Edition: English/Hebrew (Annotated)Max Margolis, JPS28h 26m4.6 (1K)$2 · $0.00
Betty Crocker picture cooky bookBetty Crocker, Inc. General Mills2h 13m4.5 (6.5K)$1 · $0.00
The Complete Tales of Beatrix PotterBeatrix Potter3h 36m4.5 (75K)$3 · $0.00
Anne of Green GablesL. M. Montgomery11h 1m4.5 (1.2M)$2.30 · $0.00
You may also like
Records of a Family of EngineersRobert Louis Stevenson6h 49m4.3 (340)$2 · $0.00
Rebecca of Sunnybrook FarmKate Douglas Wiggin8h 10m4.0 (47.4K)$2.30
The Land of Sweet ForeverHarper Lee4h 17m3.6 (4.7K)$28 · $0.00
On My Terms: From the Grassroots to the Corridors of PowerSharad Pawar11h 29m4.1 (744)$11
Benjamin FranklinCarl Van Doren32h 46m4.3 (1.2K)$35
Fancy Nancy: My Family HistoryJane O'Connor7m4.3 (670)$4 · $0.00
Set the Boy FreeJohnny Marr9h 28m4.3 (9K)$29 · $0.00
THE SCARLET LETTER & A SCARLET STIGMA (Illustrated)Nathaniel Hawthorne, James Edgar Smith15h 30m4.3 (18)$1.99 · $0.00
Birth of a CultureGrandmaster Flash, Robert "Scoop" Jackson8h 44m$26 · $0.00
EdisonPaul Israel22h 41m3.9 (169)$32
My Dinner of HerbsEfrem Zimbalist Jr.5h 36m3.4 (18)$14 · $0.00
Festival StoriesRachna Chhabria6h 8m4.4 (28)$16 · $0.00
The Coalman the Dragon and the BuddhaUnknown Author7h 15m$16 · $0.00
Richard Lovell Edgeworth: A Selection From His MemoirsMaria Edgeworth, Richard Lovell Edgeworth3h 55m$2 · $0.00
Lady Mary Wortley Montague, Her Life and Letters (1689-1762)Lewis Melville, Mary Wortley Lady Montagu10h 41m4.0 (10)$1 · $0.00
Husain: Portrait of An ArtistIla Pal11h 7m3.4 (16)$11
Memoir of Fleeming JenkinRobert Louis Stevenson4h 45m$2 · $0.00
GEORGE WASHINGTON Ultimate CollectionGeorge Washington, Washington Irving, Woodrow Wilson, Moncure D. Conway, Julius F. Sachse60h 7m4.6 (13)$1 · $0.00
AparajitaArundhati Bhattacharya15h 3m$18 · $0.00
The Complete Works of George WashingtonGeorge Washington, Washington Irving, Moncure D. Conway, Julius F. Sachse, Joseph Meredith Toner50h 52m4.3 (18)$1 · $0.00