At the Gate of Samaria


Lu par Simon Evers

(4.7 stars; 14 reviews)

The novel is set in the 1890’s. Clytie Davenant is a headstrong young woman who escapes from the stultifying country life of her family to move to London and work as an artist. There she shares a studio off the King’s Road and enjoys the bohemian society and company of the people she meets. However, she plunges into an unwise marriage and the book (the author’s first) shows the constraints on women’s individuality at the time, and in particular the difficult position of married women in late Victorian society. - Summary by Simon Evers (11 hr 16 min)

Chapitres

Chapter 1 24:08 Lu par Simon Evers
Chapter 2 25:04 Lu par Simon Evers
Chapter 3 18:29 Lu par Simon Evers
Chapter 4 17:39 Lu par Simon Evers
Chapter 5 24:22 Lu par Simon Evers
Chapter 6 27:32 Lu par Simon Evers
Chapter 7 33:26 Lu par Simon Evers
Chapter 8 20:47 Lu par Simon Evers
Chapter 9 30:06 Lu par Simon Evers
Chapter 10 22:59 Lu par Simon Evers
Chapter 11 25:33 Lu par Simon Evers
Chapter 12 29:42 Lu par Simon Evers
Chapter 13 21:59 Lu par Simon Evers
Chapter 14 26:01 Lu par Simon Evers
Chapter 15 33:57 Lu par Simon Evers
Chapter 16 31:46 Lu par Simon Evers
Chapter 17 18:42 Lu par Simon Evers
Chapter 18 28:36 Lu par Simon Evers
Chapter 19 16:25 Lu par Simon Evers
Chapter 20 25:00 Lu par Simon Evers
Chapter 21 32:07 Lu par Simon Evers
Chapter 22 19:12 Lu par Simon Evers
Chapter 23 23:23 Lu par Simon Evers
Chapter 24 23:34 Lu par Simon Evers
Chapter 25 22:25 Lu par Simon Evers
Chapter 26 19:26 Lu par Simon Evers
Chapter 27 34:20 Lu par Simon Evers

Critiques

The Story of An Artist and Courage


(5 stars)

As with most novels by WJ Locke, this is a novel about human will and determination versus conventional norms. In this case a woman who is an artist who faces many societal challenges. It’s a very worthwhile of Locke’s portrayal and perspective on his vision of a better future. As always, beautifully read by Simon Evers. Thank you.


(5 stars)

great combination as always the author and reader; thanks to Mr Simon Evers

Marvelous


(5 stars)

loved this novel! Simon Evers is indefatigable...(sp?)