Children of men

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Children of men

by Eden Phillpotts

EN·~14 hours

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Description

A contemplative voice opens the tale, inviting listeners to consider the tension between destiny and free will. Set against the rugged backdrop of Dartmoor, the narrative weaves philosophical musings on moral progress, war, and the role of art into the everyday lives of ordinary people. The author’s reflections create a richly layered atmosphere where the landscape itself seems to echo the characters’ inner struggles.

The story follows Jeremy, a young man whose life is marked by a promised marriage and an unexpected rescue that thrusts him into a series of choices on the moor’s mist‑filled hills. As he navigates love, duty, and the whispers of a larger conflict, his journey becomes a subtle exploration of hope and responsibility. Listeners will find themselves drawn into a world where personal convictions clash with the larger currents of history, offering a thoughtful portrait of humanity at a crossroads.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~14 hours (818K characters)

Series

Dartmoor cycle, 18

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Original publisher

London: William Heinemann Ltd., 1923.

Credits

Al Haines

Release date

2023-10-23

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Eden Phillpotts

Eden Phillpotts

1862–1960

Best known for vivid stories set on Dartmoor, this remarkably prolific English writer produced novels, plays, poems, and mysteries across a career that lasted for decades. His work is closely tied to the landscapes of Devon, which gave many of his books their strong sense of place.

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