The Last Gentleman Free Audiobook Download by Walker Percy
The author, Walker Percy, uses his protagonist to examine the inner life of a Southern liberal. The narration by Wolfram Kandinsky is easy to listen to and captures the feel of the southern dialect Percy is known for.
The Last Gentleman is the story of a man who has lost his memory and is trying to find out about himself. He wanders around trying to figure out what happened and what he should do next. It's a really interesting story that I would recommend because it changes perspective from character to character in each chapter, which is something I haven't seen before. The narrator does an excellent job at bringing the characters to life.
'Wolfram Kandinsky' is one of the greatest narrators in audiobook history. His narration of this masterpiece is mesmerizing.
This is a story of doom and despair, told from the perspective of an elderly man named Cal, who has just lost his wife. He has also lost his purpose in life as he no longer feels needed by anyone or anything. This audiobook is narrated by Wolfram Kandinsky, which adds a level of mystery to the story. The reader gets a sense that the narrator might be more than what he seems, and there are many moments when you will wonder if you're hearing things right.
In 1946, Walker Percy published The Last Gentleman. He wrote it at age 25, as a story about how 'gentlemen' were falling out of fashionable use and was an immediate critical success. The narrator goes into a lot of detail about the various people in the novel, including their thoughts and feelings on different issues. This can lead to a few awkward moments.
The Last Gentleman is the story of a young man's quest for meaning in his post-war life. The narrator, Willie Boy Taylor, leaves home to join the Southern Gentleman's League after years of growing up without his father. He finds himself at odds with himself, but also becoming acquainted with a new class of people – those who have found meaning despite their less privilege backgrounds.
Published Date | 1994-01-01 |
Duration | 14 hours 56 minutes |
Author | Walker Percy |
Narrated | Wolfram Kandinsky |
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Abridged | No |
Is It Free? | 30-days Free |
Category | Fiction & Literature |
Parent Category | Classics |