The Freelands
Gelesen von Simon Evers
John Galsworthy
(3,812 Sterne; 8 Bewertungen)
The Freelands family is a mixture: Tod Freeland is an uncommunicative gentle giant, his wife Kirsteen passionate and free-spoken, Felix is a literary man, Stanley the man of business, John is in politics. Their mother is a practical uncomprehending old lady while Nedda and Derek, the younger generation and cousins, fall head over heels in love.
The story revolves around the ‘land question’ which was the chief matter of moment when the novel was written – British agriculture was depressed as imported food (chiefly from the USA) meant that domestic farmers were struggling. The rich landowners pay scant attention to the wishes and rights of the labourers on their land. The Freelands find themselves on both sides of the divide and the ensuing struggle involves them all.
There is therefore much social commentary in the book, but it is also a tender love story and an insight into how different members of one family can think differently while still bonded together. (Summary by Simon Evers) (9 hr 50 min)
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Scott in Sandy Eggo
(5 Sterne)
Another great novel by John Galsworthy that explores how change impacts society. This reader would like to express his gratitude to Mr. Evers for his continued selection of profound and provocative literature that is still quite relevant in these rapidly changing times. It’s one thing to be so incredibly talented in your skill craft as a voice artist, but to have such a deep understanding of the specifics of early 20th century literature and then bring it to our attention now amidst a plethora of alternative content is worthy of equal recognition and admiration. Thank you from San Diego, California.