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  • Travels of Lady Hester Stanhope-Charles Lewis Meryon, Lady Hester Stanhope

    Travels of Lady Hester Stanhope-Charles Lewis Meryon, Lady Hester Stanhope
    2026/08/24
    Father and Son is a riveting memoir penned by the renowned poet and critic, Edmund Gosse. Published in 1907, the book is subtitled a study of two temperaments, and offers an in-depth look into Edmunds upbringing in a devout Plymouth Brethren household. His mother, a Christian tract writer, succumbs to a painful battle with breast cancer early in his life. After her death, Edmund is taken to Devon by his father, Philip Henry Gosse, an influential invertebrate zoologist and marine biology enthusiast with little formal education. The memoir delves into Philips reaction to the emerging evolutionary theories of his time, particularly those introduced by his peer Charles Darwin. It also portrays Edmunds gradual estrangement from his father and the fundamentalist religion he fervently adhered to.
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    9 時間 51 分
  • Father and Son - Edmund Gosse

    Father and Son - Edmund Gosse
    2026/08/23
    "Father and Son" by Edmund Gosse is a poignant memoir that explores the complex relationship between a father and his son against the backdrop of a devout Plymouth Brethren upbringing. With themes of faith, scientific inquiry, and the struggle for personal identity, the narrative delves into the tensions between traditional beliefs and emerging evolutionary theories, particularly those proposed by Charles Darwin. As Edmund grapples with the loss of his mother and the rigid expectations of his father's fundamentalist views, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery that ultimately leads to a profound rejection of his father's worldview. This exploration of generational conflict, the quest for truth, and the impact of personal loss remains relevant today, inviting listeners to reflect on the ongoing dialogue between belief and reason in their own lives. The enduring nature of Gosse's story lies in its universal themes of love, loss, and the search for one's own path amidst the shadows of parental influence.
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    8 時間 59 分
  • Recollections of a Busy Life-William Forwood

    Recollections of a Busy Life-William Forwood
    2026/08/23
    Father and Son is a riveting memoir penned by the renowned poet and critic, Edmund Gosse. Published in 1907, the book is subtitled a study of two temperaments, and offers an in-depth look into Edmunds upbringing in a devout Plymouth Brethren household. His mother, a Christian tract writer, succumbs to a painful battle with breast cancer early in his life. After her death, Edmund is taken to Devon by his father, Philip Henry Gosse, an influential invertebrate zoologist and marine biology enthusiast with little formal education. The memoir delves into Philips reaction to the emerging evolutionary theories of his time, particularly those introduced by his peer Charles Darwin. It also portrays Edmunds gradual estrangement from his father and the fundamentalist religion he fervently adhered to.
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    7 時間 38 分
  • Life in the Grey Nunnery at Montreal-Sarah J. Richardson

    Life in the Grey Nunnery at Montreal-Sarah J. Richardson
    2026/08/22
    Father and Son is a riveting memoir penned by the renowned poet and critic, Edmund Gosse. Published in 1907, the book is subtitled a study of two temperaments, and offers an in-depth look into Edmunds upbringing in a devout Plymouth Brethren household. His mother, a Christian tract writer, succumbs to a painful battle with breast cancer early in his life. After her death, Edmund is taken to Devon by his father, Philip Henry Gosse, an influential invertebrate zoologist and marine biology enthusiast with little formal education. The memoir delves into Philips reaction to the emerging evolutionary theories of his time, particularly those introduced by his peer Charles Darwin. It also portrays Edmunds gradual estrangement from his father and the fundamentalist religion he fervently adhered to.
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    6 時間 59 分
  • Over Prairie Trails-Frederick Philip Grove

    Over Prairie Trails-Frederick Philip Grove
    2026/08/21
    Father and Son is a riveting memoir penned by the renowned poet and critic, Edmund Gosse. Published in 1907, the book is subtitled a study of two temperaments, and offers an in-depth look into Edmunds upbringing in a devout Plymouth Brethren household. His mother, a Christian tract writer, succumbs to a painful battle with breast cancer early in his life. After her death, Edmund is taken to Devon by his father, Philip Henry Gosse, an influential invertebrate zoologist and marine biology enthusiast with little formal education. The memoir delves into Philips reaction to the emerging evolutionary theories of his time, particularly those introduced by his peer Charles Darwin. It also portrays Edmunds gradual estrangement from his father and the fundamentalist religion he fervently adhered to.
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    5 時間 52 分
  • Jeremy And Hamlet A Chronicle Of Certain Incidents In The Lives Of A Boy, A Dog, And A Country Town-Hugh Walpole

    Jeremy And Hamlet A Chronicle Of Certain Incidents In The Lives Of A Boy, A Dog, And A Country Town-Hugh Walpole
    2026/08/20
    Father and Son is a riveting memoir penned by the renowned poet and critic, Edmund Gosse. Published in 1907, the book is subtitled a study of two temperaments, and offers an in-depth look into Edmunds upbringing in a devout Plymouth Brethren household. His mother, a Christian tract writer, succumbs to a painful battle with breast cancer early in his life. After her death, Edmund is taken to Devon by his father, Philip Henry Gosse, an influential invertebrate zoologist and marine biology enthusiast with little formal education. The memoir delves into Philips reaction to the emerging evolutionary theories of his time, particularly those introduced by his peer Charles Darwin. It also portrays Edmunds gradual estrangement from his father and the fundamentalist religion he fervently adhered to.
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    7 時間 11 分
  • Journal of Submarine Commander Von Forstner-George-Günther von Forstner

    Journal of Submarine Commander Von Forstner-George-Günther von Forstner
    2026/08/19
    Father and Son is a riveting memoir penned by the renowned poet and critic, Edmund Gosse. Published in 1907, the book is subtitled a study of two temperaments, and offers an in-depth look into Edmunds upbringing in a devout Plymouth Brethren household. His mother, a Christian tract writer, succumbs to a painful battle with breast cancer early in his life. After her death, Edmund is taken to Devon by his father, Philip Henry Gosse, an influential invertebrate zoologist and marine biology enthusiast with little formal education. The memoir delves into Philips reaction to the emerging evolutionary theories of his time, particularly those introduced by his peer Charles Darwin. It also portrays Edmunds gradual estrangement from his father and the fundamentalist religion he fervently adhered to.
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    2 時間 47 分
  • Tudor and Stuart Love Songs-John Potter Briscoe

    Tudor and Stuart Love Songs-John Potter Briscoe
    2026/08/18
    Father and Son is a riveting memoir penned by the renowned poet and critic, Edmund Gosse. Published in 1907, the book is subtitled a study of two temperaments, and offers an in-depth look into Edmunds upbringing in a devout Plymouth Brethren household. His mother, a Christian tract writer, succumbs to a painful battle with breast cancer early in his life. After her death, Edmund is taken to Devon by his father, Philip Henry Gosse, an influential invertebrate zoologist and marine biology enthusiast with little formal education. The memoir delves into Philips reaction to the emerging evolutionary theories of his time, particularly those introduced by his peer Charles Darwin. It also portrays Edmunds gradual estrangement from his father and the fundamentalist religion he fervently adhered to.
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    2 時間 20 分