The Guardian Angel

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The Guardian Angel

by Oliver Wendell Holmes

EN·~11 hours

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Description

A quiet, thought‑provoking tale opens by asking how much of who we are is inherited and how much we shape ourselves. Through a series of interlocking episodes, readers meet a cast of everyday people whose lives echo the habits, temperaments, and hidden impulses of their ancestors. The narrative gently pulls back the curtain on the subtle ways physical traits and moral inclinations travel down the family line, hinting at an unseen presence that watches over each generation.

As the story unfolds, the focus shifts to a particular family whose members wrestle with familiar dilemmas—loyalty, guilt, and the pull of old patterns. Their interactions reveal both the comfort and the burden of legacy, while a quiet, protective figure seems to intervene at pivotal moments. The first act sets the stage for a rich exploration of responsibility, identity, and the delicate balance between destiny and choice, inviting listeners to reflect on the forces that shape their own lives.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~11 hours (690K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by David Widger

Release date

2004-09-29

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Oliver Wendell Holmes

Oliver Wendell Holmes

1809–1894

A celebrated voice of 19th-century America, this physician-writer mixed wit, warmth, and sharp observation in poems and essays that made him a household name. He is especially remembered for the lively Breakfast-Table series and for "Old Ironsides," the poem that helped save the USS Constitution.

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