Settlers of the Marsh


Lu par Bruce Pirie

(4.7 stars; 24 reviews)

The novel “Settlers of the Marsh” (1925) is a foundational work of realism in Canadian fiction. Its author, Frederick Philip Grove, a German immigrant, settled in Manitoba and wrote vividly about the struggles of settlers in the early multi-ethnic communities of western Canada. The protagonist of “Settlers of the Marsh” is a Swedish immigrant who wrestles in stoic solitude with the hardships of pioneer life, only to discover that he has been catastrophically naïve about relations with women. Some early reviewers objected that the novel’s treatment of sexuality was “indecent,” but the book is today seen as a cornerstone of Canadian literature. - Summary by Bruce Pirie (10 hr 2 min)

Chapitres

Chapter 1a. Mrs. Lund 30:43 Lu par Bruce Pirie
Chapter 1b. Mrs. Lund 32:35 Lu par Bruce Pirie
Chapter 1c. Mrs. Lund 33:03 Lu par Bruce Pirie
Chapter 1d. Mrs. Lund 30:13 Lu par Bruce Pirie
Chapter 2a. Niels 25:22 Lu par Bruce Pirie
Chapter 2b. Niels 28:08 Lu par Bruce Pirie
Chapter 2c. Niels 26:27 Lu par Bruce Pirie
Chapter 3a. Ellen 23:00 Lu par Bruce Pirie
Chapter 3b. Ellen 28:04 Lu par Bruce Pirie
Chapter 3c. Ellen 33:00 Lu par Bruce Pirie
Chapter 4a. Mrs. Lindstedt 29:18 Lu par Bruce Pirie
Chapter 4b. Mrs. Lindstedt 33:41 Lu par Bruce Pirie
Chapter 4c. Mrs. Lindstedt 23:56 Lu par Bruce Pirie
Chapter 4d. Mrs. Lindstedt 22:38 Lu par Bruce Pirie
Chapter 4e. Mrs. Lindstedt 26:36 Lu par Bruce Pirie
Chapter 5a. Bobby 32:16 Lu par Bruce Pirie
Chapter 5b. Bobby 37:19 Lu par Bruce Pirie
Chapter 5c. Bobby 27:35 Lu par Bruce Pirie
Chapter 6a. Ellen Again 42:21 Lu par Bruce Pirie
Chapter 6b. Ellen Again 35:54 Lu par Bruce Pirie

Critiques

A very difficult story to hear


(3.5 stars)

First, the reader does a fabulous job and without that, I never would have finished. I can honestly say that this is one of the most depressing books I have heard. That is not because of poverty, death or a difficult life. The fact that the hero does not help himself was so hard to comprehend. The description of the hard life settling the land and establishing homes was interesting. The lives of the people were detailed. But, Niels, I just could not relate to. I was ready to stop listening about 2/3 of the way through because he frustrated me so. I am glad that I made it to the end.

One to remember...


(5 stars)

Beautiful reading of an exceptional and memorable book. I've never come across this author before, or read or listened to a novel that feels so true and psychologically deep that I felt it must have been lived - at least up to the point where events take a more dramatic turn. The ending was perfect.

Good story very well written. A lot to think about.


(5 stars)

Excellent reading! Spectacular!

Another world, another time


(5 stars)

Beautiful book, beautifully read.

Good


(4.5 stars)

Great narration, story very thoughtful