The Town Traveller
George Gissing
The Town Traveller explores the restless search for meaning and belonging in late Victorian England. The story centers on Julian Castell, a disillusioned Londoner who abandons his conventional life in pursuit of freedom and self-discovery. Leaving behind his job and social expectations, he embarks on a journey through rural England, reflecting on human nature, loneliness, and the constraints of modern society. Along the way, he encounters a cast of wanderers and dreamers, each offering glimpses into different ways of living. Gissing weaves a contemplative narrative that critiques urban alienation and romantic idealism while delving into the complexities of personal identity. With lyrical prose and philosophical depth, the novel questions whether true fulfillment lies in movement or rootedness, dreams or reality, solitude or connection.
Duration - 6h 14m.
Author - George Gissing.
Narrator - Amara Wrenn.
Published Date - Friday, 03 January 2025.
Copyright - © 2025 Interactive Media ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
The Town Traveller explores the restless search for meaning and belonging in late Victorian England. The story centers on Julian Castell, a disillusioned Londoner who abandons his conventional life in pursuit of freedom and self-discovery. Leaving behind his job and social expectations, he embarks on a journey through rural England, reflecting on human nature, loneliness, and the constraints of modern society. Along the way, he encounters a cast of wanderers and dreamers, each offering glimpses into different ways of living. Gissing weaves a contemplative narrative that critiques urban alienation and romantic idealism while delving into the complexities of personal identity. With lyrical prose and philosophical depth, the novel questions whether true fulfillment lies in movement or rootedness, dreams or reality, solitude or connection. Duration - 6h 14m. Author - George Gissing. Narrator - Amara Wrenn. Published Date - Friday, 03 January 2025. Copyright - © 2025 Interactive Media ©.
Language:
English
Chapter 1
Duration:00:20:35
Chapter 2
Duration:00:20:48
Chapter 3
Duration:00:20:19
Chapter 4
Duration:00:19:52
Chapter 5
Duration:00:20:14
Chapter 6
Duration:00:20:40
Chapter 7
Duration:00:20:14
Chapter 8
Duration:00:20:24
Chapter 9
Duration:00:20:18
Chapter 10
Duration:00:20:39
Chapter 11
Duration:00:20:41
Chapter 12
Duration:00:20:45
Chapter 13
Duration:00:20:04
Chapter 14
Duration:00:20:21
Chapter 15
Duration:00:20:51
Chapter 16
Duration:00:19:50
Chapter 17
Duration:00:20:19
Chapter 18
Duration:00:20:24
Chapter 19
Duration:00:07:40