The Thread of Gold

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The Thread of Gold

by Arthur Christopher Benson

EN·~5 hours·48 chapters

Chapters

48 total

BY ARTHUR CHRISTOPHER BENSON

2:12

FELLOW OF MAGDALENE COLLEGE, CAMBRIDGE AUTHOR OF "THE HOUSE OF QUIET"

0:08

PREFACE

8:18

INTRODUCTION (1906)

6:44

THE THREAD OF GOLD - INTRODUCTION

7:34

I. The Red Spring

4:45

II. The Deserted Shrine, The Manor House

6:58

III. Leucocholy

7:11

IV. The Flower

4:58

V. The Fens

7:00

Description

In this gently winding meditation, a solitary observer settles beside the Seven Springs in the Cotswold hills, letting the rhythm of bubbling water shape his thoughts. The prose unfolds like a stream, moving from vivid descriptions of the landscape to reflections on how each drop of water traces a path through history, geology, and human habit. Through lyrical observation the narrator invites listeners to consider the quiet continuity that links a remote valley to bustling cities along the Thames.

The work blends scientific curiosity with a poet’s reverence, exploring themes of permanence, change, and the unseen connections that bind nature and spirit. Moments of contemplative wonder sit beside brief digressions into ancient oaths carved in stone and the humble mechanics of canals. Listeners will find a calm yet thought‑provoking journey that celebrates the simple miracle of water and the larger currents that shape our lives.

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Language

en

Duration

~5 hours (340K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Al Haines

Release date

2009-10-25

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

Subjects

About the author

Arthur Christopher Benson

Arthur Christopher Benson

1862–1925

Best known for writing the words to "Land of Hope and Glory," this English essayist and poet also left behind an enormous diary and a wide range of reflective prose. His work blends literary charm, wit, and an intimate look at the intellectual life of late Victorian and Edwardian England.

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