The Crown Of Life by George Gissing (1857 - 1903).
So what is the crown of life? Follow the journey of Piers and Irene as they attempt to discover. It is both a coming of age novel and love story at the same time, one which would bring delight to philosophers with many conversations for and against imperialism, romantics who would follow the long courtship in the center of the plot, and sociologists who would follow with interest the vivid way in which George Gissing describes the society in which he lived. - Summary by Stav Nisser.
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END of recording
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In the mind, or consciousness of the Earth this flower first lay latent as a dream. Perhaps, in her consciousness, it nested as that which in us corresponds to a little thought.--A.Blackwood
Cheryl is added as DPL.
I will move you to Readers Wanted now.
In the mind, or consciousness of the Earth this flower first lay latent as a dream. Perhaps, in her consciousness, it nested as that which in us corresponds to a little thought.--A.Blackwood
Hiya - I'd like to sign up for the first 3 chapters, please. My first reading! Do people usually use a name or their forum pseudonym? I think I'll go with TeeCee please
Hello SunnyEMT,
welcome to Librivox. I hope you will enjoy here. The first three chapters are all yours. However before you proceed please submit a one-minute sampal recording, just to make sure that your technical settings are all correct. Your catalog name would be what ever you like. It can be your forums name, your real name, or anything else that you choose. Please let me know if you have a url which you would like to link to your name. Good luck and have fun,
Stav.
Love gothic novels? Try Children Of The Abbey. Like surprising mysteries? Try The Amathist Cross. Looking for an easy read? Try Harriet's Choice.
Hi Stav! I was ready to take a break for awhile, but just couldn't stay away, and I really enjoy working on the projects you're involved with. Glad to see you've already started another. Since chapters 1-3 are already spoken for, I'll take 4-6 for now, and go from there.
All the best,
Laura