This project is now complete. All audio files can be found on our catalog page: https://librivox.org/the-journal-of-a-disappointed-man-by-w-n-p-barbellion/The journal of British naturalist Bruce Frederick Cummings, spanning from his early childhood through to his early death from complications stemming from multiple sclerosis. The diary combines beautiful, lyrical passages concerning the natural world with more introspective ruminations reminiscent of Kafka. Although successful and scandalous upon their publication in 1919, interest in the diaries has faded along with public interest in naturalism and diary writing more generally. However, Cummings' work is very modern is its forthright confessional tone and contains some deeply moving pieces of writing not easily forgotten. (Adam Whybray)
- Text source (only read from this text!): http://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/39585
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There has been previous discussion on Librivox about recording Barbellion's diaries. Indeed, he is mentioned in the catalogue! Yet, the journal does not actually appear to have been recorded and I would very much love to attempt to do so myself. Having recorded 2/3rds of the collaborative recording of Frank Norris' 'Vandover and the Brute' earlier this year (we began 2013) and spearheaded the project to successful completion, I feel ready to undertake an entire solo recording myself.
My only concern is how to split the diary. It is split into three sections, but these are rather hefty and unevenly weighted. Perhaps more appropriate would be one chapter per year, but that would lead to some very short chapters and rather a lot of them. Any thoughts?
As for the dedicated proof-listener, my personal preference would be Amy (alg1001) since she did such an amazing job with 'Vandover' and really helped push things through to completion. However, any assistance would be appreciated.
EDIT: Amy has, indeed, agreed to MC / proof-listen!
I hope this all seems feasible. It is a work I am very familiar with and care about deeply and I think my voice would suit Barbellion's own.
- Sprocket / Adam