
audiobook
by DuBose Heyward, Hervey Allen
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CAROLINA CHANSONS LEGENDS OF THE LOW COUNTRY - BY - DuBOSE HEYWARD AND HERVEY ALLEN
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
PREFACE
CAROLINA CHANSONS - LEGENDS OF THE LOW COUNTRY
SÉANCE AT SUNRISE
SILENCES
PRESENCES
THE PIRATES
THE SEWEES OF SEWEE BAY
In this lyrical journey through the Carolina Low Country, a chorus of poems awakens the forgotten legends that once whispered across marshes and riverbanks. Drawing from French, Spanish, and English settlers, the verses weave together ghostly tales of aristocracy, enslaved labor, and the haunting beauty of a semi‑tropical landscape. Each piece captures the melancholy glow of sunrise over moss‑draped oaks, inviting listeners to feel the rhythm of tides and the echo of old superstitions.
The collection balances careful research with impressionistic imagination, offering brief notes that ground the myths in their historical context without overwhelming the poetic flow. As the poems unfold, they paint vivid pictures of seances, sea‑foam markets, and the lingering presence of those who shaped the region. Listening to these verses is like stepping into a living archive, where the sounds of the Low Country’s past resonate in every line.
Full title
Carolina chansons : $b legends of the low country Legends of the Low Country
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (94K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2005-06-14
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1885–1940
Best known for the novel that became Porgy and Bess, this Charleston writer brought the sounds and street life of the South Carolina Lowcountry into American literature. His work moved across poetry, fiction, and drama, leaving a lasting mark well beyond his short life.
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1889–1949
Best known for the sweeping bestseller Anthony Adverse, he brought adventure, history, and a poet’s ear for language to American fiction. His work ranged from verse and war memoir to literary biography, giving his writing both drama and depth.
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