Children of men

audiobook

Children of men

by Eden Phillpotts

EN·~14 hours·43 chapters

Chapters

43 total
1

CHAPTER I BETROTHAL

33:36
2

CHAPTER II ON UGBOROUGH BEACON

33:56
3

CHAPTER III THE RESCUE

19:52
4

CHAPTER I JEREMY

23:46
5

CHAPTER II AT RED HOUSE

23:13
6

CHAPTER III BARTON GILL UNDER NOTICE

12:09
7

CHAPTER IV ON SHIPLEY BRIDGE

31:05
8

CHAPTER V THE CHILDREN

6:58
9

CHAPTER VI HUNTINGDON WARREN

14:42
10

CHAPTER VII SUNDAY

16:37

Description

A contemplative voice opens the tale, inviting listeners to consider the tension between destiny and free will. Set against the rugged backdrop of Dartmoor, the narrative weaves philosophical musings on moral progress, war, and the role of art into the everyday lives of ordinary people. The author’s reflections create a richly layered atmosphere where the landscape itself seems to echo the characters’ inner struggles.

The story follows Jeremy, a young man whose life is marked by a promised marriage and an unexpected rescue that thrusts him into a series of choices on the moor’s mist‑filled hills. As he navigates love, duty, and the whispers of a larger conflict, his journey becomes a subtle exploration of hope and responsibility. Listeners will find themselves drawn into a world where personal convictions clash with the larger currents of history, offering a thoughtful portrait of humanity at a crossroads.

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Language

en

Duration

~14 hours (818K characters)

Series

Dartmoor cycle, 18

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Original publisher

London: William Heinemann Ltd., 1923.

Credits

Al Haines

Release date

2023-10-23

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Eden Phillpotts

Eden Phillpotts

1862–1960

Best known for vivid novels set in Devon and Dartmoor, this prolific English writer also worked as a poet and dramatist. His stories are remembered for their strong sense of place and for bringing the landscapes of southwest England to life.

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