Eidola

audiobook

Eidola

by Frederic Manning

EN·~42 minutes·46 chapters

Chapters

46 total

BY FREDERIC MANNING

0:09

EIDOLA - THE CHOOSERS

1:18

SACRIFICE

1:10

RELIEVED - For S. J. Kimm

0:32

REACTION

1:38

THE OLD CALVARY - To the Rev. D. L. Prosser

0:36

THE GUNS

0:42

THE SIGN

0:41

A SHELL

0:11

THE FACE

0:25

Description

Eidola unfolds as a tapestry of verse that drifts between forest glades and ancient shrines, inviting listeners into a world where light and shadow converse as living beings. The opening poems echo the chant of unseen choosers, the rustle of beech leaves, and the solemn prayers of those who linger at the edge of night. Themes of love, sacrifice, and the fragile beauty of mortal striving are woven through the lyrical language, creating a mood both haunting and reverent.

The narrative moves like a ritual, guiding the ear through scenes of mythic encounters—Aphrodite’s golden cymbals, the quiet march of nameless soldiers, and the murmurs of spirits hidden in ivy. Each section feels like a separate rite, yet they are linked by a persistent questioning of what it means to be a shadow among men. Listeners will feel the tension between the ethereal and the earthy, as the poet balances grand imagery with intimate, whispered confessions.

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Language

en

Duration

~42 minutes (40K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by D Alexander and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Release date

2011-01-15

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Frederic Manning

Frederic Manning

1882–1935

Best known for a vivid First World War novel that later became a classic, this Australian-born writer brought unusual honesty and intelligence to the lives of ordinary soldiers. His work is admired for its plainspoken realism, emotional depth, and sharp eye for the details of war.

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