Hills and the Sea

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Hills and the Sea

by Hilaire Belloc

EN·~6 hours·40 chapters

Chapters

40 total
1

HILLS AND THE SEA - BY H. BELLOC

0:05
2

DEDICATION - TOTHE OTHER MANMR PHILIP KERSHAW

8:16
3

THE NORTH SEA

11:09
4

THE SINGER

6:38
5

ON "MAILS"

4:38
6

THE PYRENEAN HIVE

7:39
7

DELFT

6:58
8

THE WING OF DALUA

17:56
9

ON ELY

13:57
10

THE INN OF THE MARGERIDE

19:07

Description

Two unforgettable companions stand at the heart of this tale—one fierce and devout, the other sly and secular. Their rivalry crackles like a debate between ancient philosophers, yet a deep, brother‑like loyalty holds them together. From the rolling Surrey hills to the whispered counsel of gods such as Dionysus and Athena, they are gifted with extraordinary insight and a hunger for truth that both inspires and alienates those around them.

When a rickety, weather‑worn boat becomes their only means of escape, the pair plunge into the frothing North Sea, challenging the gale with reckless song and unshakable confidence. Amid the storm they hear the distant voice of a silver‑footed Sea Lady, whose fleeting kiss hints at mysteries that lie beneath the waves. Their daring exploits promise further adventures, friendships, and confrontations with the mythic forces that shape their world.

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Language

en

Duration

~6 hours (399K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Steven Gibbs and PG Distributed Proofreaders

Release date

2004-09-03

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Hilaire Belloc

Hilaire Belloc

1870–1953

Remembered for sharp wit, strong opinions, and wonderfully memorable verse, this Anglo-French writer moved easily between poetry, history, essays, and travel writing. His books can be playful or combative, but they nearly always sound like they were written by a vivid personality.

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