How joy was found : $b a fantasy

audiobook

How joy was found : $b a fantasy

by Isobel Wylie Hutchison

EN·~1 hours·11 chapters

Chapters

11 total
1

How Joy was Found

0:09
2

PREFACE

0:53
3

The Characters

0:47
4

ACT I THE GREEN ISLE. EVENING

14:47
5

ACT II A MOUNTAIN-SIDE IN ARGYLLSHIRE: MORNING

17:17
6

ACT III. SCENE 1 A BEAUTIFUL HIGHLAND SHORE: AFTERNOON

14:11
7

ACT III. SCENE 2 THE HOUSE OF THE EARTH-MOTHER: GLOAMING

18:58
8

ACT III. SCENE 3 AT SEA: SUNSET

4:00
9

ACT IV THE GIANT’S CASTLE: MIDNIGHT

10:53
10

ACT V THE GREEN ISLE REALIZED ON EARTH. DAWN

5:23

Description

In a luminous realm that hovers between reality and reverie, a solitary hero watches a sea‑borne girl arrive on a emerald shore. Their brief exchange hints at a deeper journey, as each character—named for ideals like Faith, Hope, Love, and Joy—embodies a facet of humanity’s inner landscape. The tale unfolds from a vivid Highland setting, where the island itself feels like an earthly paradise waiting to be understood.

Through lyrical dialogue and symbolic encounters, the story invites listeners to contemplate the psychology of belief and the quiet power of simple virtues. As the hero and the climber settle into a gentle sleep, the narrative suggests that even the most fleeting moments can awaken a sense of peace and wonder, offering a tender exploration of what it means to find joy amid the ordinary.

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Language

en

Duration

~1 hours (97K characters)

Release date

2025-06-08

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

IW

Isobel Wylie Hutchison

1889–1982

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