Audiobook of Tortoises

Tortoises

by D. H. Lawrence

A curious secret lies hidden beneath the ancient shells. Delve into a mesmerizing tale where the ordinary meets the extraordinary, and the timeless wisdom of nature intertwines with the human spirit. In this captivating novella, Lawrence weaves a magical narrative centered around the lives of tortoises, those seemingly slow and unremarkable creatures that roam the earth with an air of enigmatic wisdom. Set against the backdrop of a secluded English countryside, a chance encounter with these mystical creatures transforms the lives of those who dare to observe and learn from them. As the story unfolds, a mysterious bond forms between the protagonist and these ancient beings, leading to a profound exploration of the human condition. Through the quiet contemplation of tortoises' measured existence, Lawrence unravels profound insights into the complexities of life, love, and the eternal struggle for meaning. With his signature poetic prose and keen observation, D. H. Lawrence invites readers on a thought-provoking journey, where the natural world mirrors our innermost thoughts and emotions. "Tortoises" is a tale of introspection, a gentle reminder that the greatest truths often reside in the simplest of beings, waiting to be discovered by those willing to listen to the whispers of the universe. Unravel the secrets hidden beneath the shells and let "Tortoises" transport you to a realm of timeless wonder, where the slow and steady reveal the profound and extraordinary in this captivating exploration of life's mysteries.

Authors

D. H. Lawrence image

David Herbert Lawrence was an English writer and poet. His collected works represent, among other things, an extended reflection upon the dehumanising effects of modernity and industrialisation. Lawre...

Books by D. H. Lawrence

Listen/Download Audiobook

Read by:
00:00
Playback Speed 1.0
00:00
  • Select Speed

Related books

Channel Passage Cover image

Channel Passage by Rupert Brooke

"Channel Passage" by Rupert Brooke is a poignant and thought-provoking collection of war poetry. The poems explore the complexities of human emotion,...

The Magic Soap Bubble Cover image

The Magic Soap Bubble by David Cory

Prepare to embark on an enchanting journey beyond your wildest dreams with "The Magic Soap Bubble" by David Cory. Imagine a world where soap bubbles p...

Red Wallflower Cover image

Red Wallflower by Susan Warner

In the serene New England countryside, Esther, a young orphan, yearns for companionship and intellectual stimulation. Her life takes a turn when she b...

Noiseless Patient Spider Cover image

Noiseless Patient Spider by Walt Whitman

LibriVox volunteers bring you eight different readings of Walt Whitman’s A Noiseless Patient Spider, a weekly poetry project. (Summary by Annie Colema...

Poèmes Saturniens Cover image

Poèmes Saturniens by Paul-Marie Verlaine

Poèmes saturniens est le titre du premier recueil de poèmes de Paul Verlaine. Si Verlaine convoque Saturne, c'est en tant que planète tutélaire des mé...

A Ticket to Adventure Cover image

A Ticket to Adventure by Roy J. Snell

It is the the thrilling young adult fiction novel. Which was published in 1924, it tells the story of a group of teenagers who embark on a dangerous j...

Sylvia's Lovers Cover image

Sylvia's Lovers by Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell

Sylvia's Lovers is a novel written by Elizabeth Gaskell, which she called "the saddest story I ever wrote".

An Anglo-American Alliance: A Serio-Comic Romance and Forecast of the Future Cover image

An Anglo-American Alliance: A Serio-Comic Romance and Forecast of the Future by Gregory Casparian

The book is a blend of humor and serious contemplation, as it delves into the political and social issues that were affecting the two countries at the...

Friends and Cousins Cover image

Friends and Cousins by Abbie Farwell Brown

It is a delightful and heartwarming tale that explores the bonds of friendship and family. "Friends and Cousins" takes readers on a journey through th...

The Crux Cover image

The Crux by Charlotte Perkins Gilman

In a small, conservative town, Vivian Lane, a young woman with dreams of becoming a doctor, finds herself torn between societal expectations and her o...

Reviews for Tortoises

No reviews posted or approved, yet...