At the Back of the North Wind (version 2)


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(4.9 stars; 117 reviews)

At the Back of the North Wind is a children's book by George MacDonald. It was serialized in the children's magazine Good Words for the Young beginning in 1868 and was published in book form in 1871. It is a fantasy centered on a boy named Diamond and his adventures with the North Wind. Diamond travels together with the mysterious Lady North Wind through the nights. The book includes the fairy tale Little Daylight, which has been pulled out as an independent work, or separately, added to other collections of his fairy tales. Summary from Wikipedia (8 hr 59 min)

Kapitel

01 - The Hayloft 20:04 Gelesen von mlcui
02 - The Lawn 12:56 Gelesen von mlcui
03 - Old Diamond 17:16 Gelesen von mlcui
04 - North Wind 19:37 Gelesen von mlcui
05 - The Summer-house 19:34 Gelesen von mlcui
06 - Out in the Storm 12:25 Gelesen von mlcui
07 - The Cathedral 16:01 Gelesen von mlcui
08 - The East Window 7:10 Gelesen von mlcui
09 - How Diamond Got to the Back of the North Wind 29:16 Gelesen von mlcui
10 - At the Back of the North Wind 8:53 Gelesen von mlcui
11 - How Diamond Got Home Again 12:00 Gelesen von mlcui
12 - Who Met Diamond at Sandwich 8:47 Gelesen von mlcui
13 - The Seaside 15:50 Gelesen von mlcui
14 - Old Diamond 5:12 Gelesen von mlcui
15 - The Mews 5:47 Gelesen von mlcui
16 - Diamond Makes a Beginning 18:00 Gelesen von mlcui
17 - Diamond Goes On 14:22 Gelesen von mlcui
18 - The Drunken Cabman 11:42 Gelesen von mlcui
19 - Diamond's Friends 10:31 Gelesen von mlcui
20 - Diamond Learns to Read 9:52 Gelesen von mlcui
21 - Sal's Nanny 13:02 Gelesen von mlcui
22 - Mr. Raymond's Riddle 5:36 Gelesen von mlcui
23 - The Early Bird 5:07 Gelesen von mlcui
24 - Another Early Bird 15:38 Gelesen von mlcui
25 - Diamond's Dream 19:22 Gelesen von mlcui
26 - Diamond Takes a Fare the Wrong Way Right 12:41 Gelesen von mlcui
27 - The Children's Hospital 8:41 Gelesen von mlcui
28 - Little Daylight 40:29 Gelesen von mlcui
29 - Ruby 11:54 Gelesen von mlcui
30 - Nanny's Dream 29:37 Gelesen von mlcui
31 - The North Wind Doth Blow 6:30 Gelesen von mlcui
32 - Diamond and Ruby 13:48 Gelesen von mlcui
33 - The Prospect Brightens 17:50 Gelesen von mlcui
34 - In the Country 8:31 Gelesen von mlcui
35 - I Make Diamond's Acquaintance 19:56 Gelesen von mlcui
36 - Diamond Questions North Wind 19:19 Gelesen von mlcui
37 - Once More 11:17 Gelesen von mlcui
38 - At the Back of the North Wind 4:53 Gelesen von mlcui

Bewertungen

Lovely story and beautiful voice.


(5 stars)

The reader has the most beautiful voice. Lovely story. I like to feel the wind in my face after listening to this story. Thank you!

exceptionally read


(5 stars)

Exceptionally read. Distinct characters rendered by a mellifluous voice.

Absolutely Beautiful


(5 stars)

Spoiler Alert!! This is a charming, and strangely mystical, if not metaphysical story of a precocious little boy's relationship with the spirit, within the wind. The last chapter made me cry, and I HATE to cry, yet I wouldn't have this book end any other way than with the child's death. The LibriVox Volunteer has the perfect voice for this little tale, and I truly loved every moment I spent listening to her read to me.

a story for adult kids


(5 stars)

This is a children's story that is deep enough for adults... Both child-like adults and those who would like to be more child-like. This reader's voice is perfect for this book.

Beautiful story, beautifully read


(5 stars)

Thank you to the reader for making such a lovely recording of this classic, wonderful story by the great Victorian story teller, George McDonald. Priceless.


(5 stars)

One of Macdonald's best fairytales for children ,and adults . Well read with nice voice.

Enchanting!


(5 stars)

This is a story that I first encountered as an audio drama by Focus on the Family. Since then, I have both read the book and now listened to this audio version. I had nearly forgotten the fantastic beauty of Diamond’s dear little heart. It moved me to tears as I neared the end, for I have grown to love his honest and genuine little words, songs, and ways. What a blessing to have such a story to guide us to, as North Wind put it, the one who is able to love more than me. By His grace I have also come to know this One—Jesus Christ. And His spirit throbs in every line of this dear little story.

fantastic reading


(5 stars)

Ms. Cui is a fantastic narrator and George McDonald is a fantastic author. The two go together very well and bring to life this great children's tale to life.