Book description
The Green Child: A Masterpiece of Mystical Prose
Herbert Read's sole novel stands as a testament to what happens when a poet-turned-novelist channels his artistic vision into fiction. This 1935 gem deserves every bit of acclaim it has garnered over the decades.
The story unfolds across three distinct landscapes-rural England, the vast South American pampas, and an enigmatic underground realm-each transition feeling both natural and otherworldly. Read's background as an art historian and philosopher permeates every page, yet never feels heavy-handed or academic.
What makes this audiobook particularly compelling is how Read balances mystical elements with genuine emotional resonance. The New York Times correctly identified it as "a triumph of delicate and suggestive mystification." This isn't fantasy for escapism's sake, but rather a philosophical journey that maintains narrative drive.
Kenneth Rexroth's description of the book's "unearthly, hypnotic radiance" proves especially apt in audio format, where Read's lyrical prose takes on almost musical qualities. The narrator's voice becomes crucial in conveying those moments of "other-worldly suspense" that Graham Greene noted.
T.S. Eliot's praise for Read's prose style feels justified throughout. Each sentence carries weight while never becoming ponderous. The author's anarchist philosophy, influenced by figures like William Morris, subtly informs the utopian elements without overwhelming the story.
This audiobook succeeds because it trusts listeners to engage with complex ideas while delivering genuine emotional impact. Read creates what Greene called "the private sense of glory" that Christian mystics sought to capture.
For readers who appreciate literary fiction that challenges while enchanting, The Green Child delivers on every front. It's no wonder this single novel could secure Read's literary reputation.
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Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience