The Annals of the Poor

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The Annals of the Poor

by Legh Richmond

EN·~5 hours·1 chapter

Chapters

1 total

Transcribed from the 1900 T. Nelson and Sons edition by David Price, email ccx074@pglaf.org

5:23:41

Description

In a quiet English countryside, a modest dairyman's family becomes the focal point for a quietly powerful meditation on divine grace. The narrator, a former rector, observes how simple, earnest faith can shine brighter than the polished confidence of higher society. Through the eyes of the dairyman's daughter, listeners glimpse a world where daily toil and humble prayer intersect.

A heartfelt letter from a grieving sister, who has just lost her only sibling, brings urgency to the spiritual quest that underlies the tale. As she confronts her past mistakes and seeks redemption, the story weaves together personal sorrow, communal support, and the Reverend's steadfast encouragement. Listeners are invited to share in the tender exploration of hope, humility, and the promise of a brighter tomorrow.

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Language

en

Duration

~5 hours (310K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2006-10-30

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Legh Richmond

Legh Richmond

1772–1827

An Anglican clergyman whose hugely popular religious tales brought everyday village life into evangelical writing, he is best remembered for The Dairyman’s Daughter and other stories gathered in Annals of the Poor. His work was widely read in the early 19th century and helped shape the era’s religious storytelling.

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