The Adventures of Seumas Beg; The Rocky Road to Dublin

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The Adventures of Seumas Beg; The Rocky Road to Dublin

by James Stephens

EN·~28 minutes·58 chapters

Chapters

58 total
1

THE CHERRY TREE

0:50
2

BREAKFAST TIME

0:16
3

IN THE ORCHARD

0:49
4

DAY AND NIGHT

0:34
5

THE DEVIL'S BAG

0:39
6

A VISIT FROM ABROAD

0:37
7

THE WOOD OF FLOWERS

0:20
8

THE WHITE WINDOW

0:21
9

MIDNIGHT

0:37
10

BEHIND THE HILL

0:36

Description

A bright‑eyed youngster named Seumas Beg wanders through an enchanting Irish countryside where cherry trees, orchards, and misty hills become stages for his curious mind. Each episode reads like a lyrical sketch—whether he’s coaxing children to sing beneath a blooming bush, confronting a hulking giant in an apple orchard, or watching a mischievous devil lug a mysterious bag through the rain. The prose flows between gentle rhyme and vivid description, inviting listeners to feel the sun‑lit mornings, the cool night breezes, and the playful rustle of leaves.

The story’s charm lies in its blend of imagination and everyday wonder, as Seumas encounters quirky characters, strange visitors, and the whispered secrets of the natural world. With a rhythm that feels both poetic and conversational, the narrative captures the innocence of childhood adventure while hinting at deeper mysteries waiting just beyond the next turn. Listeners will find themselves humming along, eager to follow Seumas wherever his wandering spirit leads.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~28 minutes (27K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Al Haines

Release date

2011-08-25

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

Subjects

About the author

James Stephens

James Stephens

1882–1950

A poet and storyteller with a gift for mixing everyday Dublin life with myth, humor, and wonder, this Irish writer is best remembered for The Crock of Gold. His work moves easily between fairy tale, social observation, and lyric feeling.

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