The Quest of the Silver Fleece
W. E. B. Du Bois
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The Quest of the Silver Fleece is a story of romance, race, economics and politics set around the 1900s. Here, a traditionally educated boy and an unschooled “swamp girl” each begin a journey toward love, ambition and redemption in the “Old South.” (Summary by AJai Hilton) (12 hr 15 min)
Chapters
| 01 - Dreams | 15:07 | Read by Richard Kilmer (1942 - 2022) |
| 02 - The School | 8:19 | Read by AJai Hilton |
| 03 - Miss Mary Taylor | 11:42 | Read by AJai Hilton |
| 04 - Town | 18:15 | Read by AJai Hilton |
| 05 - Zora | 15:42 | Read by AJai Hilton |
| 06 - Cotton | 20:01 | Read by AJai Hilton |
| 07 - The Place of Dreams | 22:47 | Read by AJai Hilton |
| 08 - Mr. Harry Cresswell | 15:37 | Read by AJai Hilton |
| 09 - The Planting | 18:04 | Read by AJai Hilton |
| 10 - Mr. Taylor Calls | 27:49 | Read by AJai Hilton |
| 11 - The Flowering of the Fleece | 16:55 | Read by AJai Hilton |
| 12 - The Promise | 25:29 | Read by AJai Hilton |
| 13 - Mrs. Grey Gives a Dinner | 9:48 | Read by AJai Hilton |
| 14 - Love | 10:50 | Read by AJai Hilton |
| 15 - Revelation | 22:42 | Read by AJai Hilton |
| 16 - The Great Refusal | 16:27 | Read by AJai Hilton |
| 17 - The Rape of the Fleece | 14:50 | Read by AJai Hilton |
| 18 - The Cotton Corner | 16:57 | Read by AJai Hilton |
| 19 - The Dying of Elspeth | 21:33 | Read by AJai Hilton |
| 20 - The Weaving of the Silver Fleece | 16:52 | Read by AJai Hilton |
| 21 - The Marriage Morning | 15:02 | Read by AJai Hilton |
| 22 - Miss Caroline Wynn | 20:36 | Read by AJai Hilton |
| 23 - The Training of Zora | 15:26 | Read by AJai Hilton |
| 24 - The Education of Alwyn | 21:14 | Read by AJai Hilton |
| 25 - The Campaign | 25:32 | Read by AJai Hilton |
| 26 - Congressman Cresswell | 20:47 | Read by Richard Kilmer (1942 - 2022) |
| 27 - The Vision of Zora | 19:33 | Read by Richard Kilmer (1942 - 2022) |
| 28 - The Annunciation | 16:51 | Read by Richard Kilmer (1942 - 2022) |
| 29 - A Master of Fate | 24:56 | Read by Richard Kilmer (1942 - 2022) |
| 30 - The Return of Zora | 20:39 | Read by Richard Kilmer (1942 - 2022) |
| 31 - A Parting of Ways | 35:37 | Read by Richard Kilmer (1942 - 2022) |
| 32 - Zora's Way | 15:56 | Read by Richard Kilmer (1942 - 2022) |
| 33 - The Buying of the Swamp | 25:53 | Read by Richard Kilmer (1942 - 2022) |
| 34 - The Return of Alwyn | 26:00 | Read by Richard Kilmer (1942 - 2022) |
| 35 - The Cotton Mill | 23:42 | Read by Richard Kilmer (1942 - 2022) |
| 36 - The Land | 28:32 | Read by Richard Kilmer (1942 - 2022) |
| 37 - The Mob | 16:00 | Read by Richard Kilmer (1942 - 2022) |
| 38 - Atonement | 17:16 | Read by Richard Kilmer (1942 - 2022) |
Reviews
Should be part of the any classics list
anb
The story is thrilling, although being at the same time very realistic. I almost was put off because it has more than one reader, but I am glad I was not, because they all did a great job.
Paladin
I am pleasently surprised at the unprictable rises and falls in this novel. I did not want to stop listening. It was great! The second reader detracted from the enjoyment of the text. That is the only reason for 4.5 rather than 5 stars.
Surprisingly Enjoyable!
Eyebeeleave
So far I've really enjoyed DuBois' fiction! The reader who begins in the second chapter is excellent! She is expressive with clear diction and a rich voice. I hope she reads another novel for Librivox!
Othy
Wonderful story of the great things we knew were possible, even in times when hate and greed dominated society. I enjoyed the story and the reader.
V
Excellent book and reader. It was sweet, difficult and educational role all into one.
Great Book
A LibriVox Listener
Great book! Such a novel to help understand today's way of life.