The Trumpet of the Swan Free Audiobook Download by E. B. White


“For he is not a hero who understands his own life, who has wrested the reins from Time and is his own master.” This little book goes on to discuss how the trumpeter of the swan must steer clear of answering life's questions and embracing uncertainty. He must put all his effort into honing his art in order to make it beautiful. The book also discusses that being brave is more about taking risks than about undertaking any heroic feats.

The Trumpet of the Swan by E. B. White is an award-winning children's novel that follows a young girl picking up her pet swan and her adventures with the bird. The book is set in a non-specific time and place called Somewhere, which is somewhere in America where people don't speak English. This audiobook can be downloaded from Librivox for free, or read by someone else on YouTube.

The Trumpet of the Swan is a short, beautiful story with the simple message that everyone can find something in life to be happy about. White creates a brief idyllic image of this bird living (and dying) peacefully on its own in nature before going to sleep and waking up as a swan. The narrator shares an underlying message that we are all special and unique, which provides a glimpse into what happiness really means.

The Trumpet of the Swan is a children's novel about an unnamed narrator and a swan that he meets on the shore of a lake. The narrator has found himself without any friends or family and has come to the realization that he must rely on memories for company.

E. B. White is a famous author of children's literature, including the Charlotte's Web series and his autobiography, The Trumpet of the Swan. This story is narrated by E.B. himself in his own voice. It starts with an encounter between a swan and a little girl named Eloise who has fallen into a bog and needs to be rescued. In the end she saves him by bringing him out of the swamp on her arm and they become friends forever after that day.

Published Date 2006-12-12
Duration 4 hours 25 minutes
Author E. B. White
Narrated E. B. White
Reviews
(21 Reviews)
Abridged No
Is It Free? 30-days Free
Category Kids
Parent Category Classics, Animals & Nature

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