Fancies Versus Fads by G. K. Chesterton ~ Full Audiobook [philosophy]

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07/12/23

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Fancies Versus Fads by G. K. Chesterton audiobook.

Genre: philosophy

In Fancies Versus Fads, G. K. Chesterton turns his exuberant wit on the passing crazes and grand theories of the early twentieth century, arguing that the newest ideas often become the narrowest prisons. This lively collection of short essays moves restlessly from poetry and free verse to psychoanalysis, prohibition, modern journalism, feminism, film, legal reforms, popular history, and even debates about evolution, treating each topic as a clue to a larger question: what do we lose when fashion replaces tradition and slogans replace common sense? Chesterton writes as a jovial contrarian, delighted to puncture pretension but equally determined to defend ordinary pleasures, humane limits, and the kind of wonder that survives in nursery rhymes and everyday talk. Across these brisk, paradox-laced pieces, he portrays the modern world as full of serious sects that cannot laugh at themselves, and he offers laughter, imagination, and moral clarity as a form of freedom. Part cultural critique, part literary meditation, and part political provocation, this book is an energetic introduction to Chesterton's distinctive voice and his battle against the tyranny of the latest thing.

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Chapters (Approximate)

(00:00:00) Chapter 01

(00:07:32) Chapter 02

(00:46:55) Chapter 03

(01:19:02) Chapter 04

(01:40:22) Chapter 05

(01:56:17) Chapter 06

(02:07:03) Chapter 07

(02:17:55) Chapter 08

(02:28:38) Chapter 09

(02:41:06) Chapter 10

(02:51:38) Chapter 11

(03:05:00) Chapter 12

(03:15:47) Chapter 13

(03:25:27) Chapter 14

(03:34:09) Chapter 15

(03:45:33) Chapter 16

(03:58:32) Chapter 17

(04:09:32) Chapter 18

(04:22:32) Chapter 19

(04:34:12) Chapter 20

(04:46:42) Chapter 21

(04:56:36) Chapter 22

(05:07:35) Chapter 23

(05:18:46) Chapter 24

(05:30:22) Chapter 25

(05:40:17) Chapter 26

(05:53:49) Chapter 27

(06:07:48) Chapter 28

(06:30:46) Chapter 29

(06:41:48) Chapter 30

(06:53:29) Chapter 31

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The Golden Canyon by G. A. Henty ~ Full Audiobook [adventure]

July 11, 2023

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126m

The Golden Canyon by G. A. Henty audiobook.

Genre: adventure

In August, 1856, times were hard in San Diego. Dick, who worked on the ship, 'Northampton', was attacked by a ruthless gang - the next morning he found that his ship had sailed off without him. In no time, his closest friends came to him and nursed him back to health. In talking about the events, they decided it was time for a change, to make a better life for themselves, and that meant they would plan to leave and travel together in the quest to find gold in the 'Gold Canyon'. Along the way, they find themselves on the most dangerous adventure they will ever encounter in their lifetime, which includes a whole lot of 'the unexpected' throughout the journey, and meeting up with savagely brutal Apache's. Will there be casualties in this quest? And does there really exist a 'Golden Canyon'? A quick paced action adventure awaits!

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Chapters (Approximate)

(00:00:00) Chapter 01

(00:10:56) Chapter 02

(00:18:48) Chapter 03

(00:28:17) Chapter 04

(00:34:47) Chapter 05

(00:40:58) Chapter 06

(00:49:34) Chapter 07

(00:55:52) Chapter 08

(01:02:42) Chapter 09

(01:08:54) Chapter 10

(01:16:54) Chapter 11

(01:24:30) Chapter 12

(01:29:56) Chapter 13

(01:36:49) Chapter 14

(01:43:26) Chapter 15

(01:50:47) Chapter 16

(01:56:03) Chapter 17

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The Incredulity of Father Brown by G. K. Chesterton ~ Full Audiobook [mystery]

July 12, 2023

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433m

The Incredulity of Father Brown by G. K. Chesterton audiobook.

Genre: mystery

In The Incredulity of Father Brown, G. K. Chesterton returns to his unlikely sleuth: Father Brown, a quiet Catholic priest whose plain clothes and unassuming manner invite underestimation. Moving through drawing rooms, country lanes, and shadowed city streets, Father Brown encounters baffling crimes that leave sharper minds chasing elaborate theories. What sets him apart is not laboratory science or official authority, but an intimate understanding of conscience, temptation, and the small missteps that lead ordinary people into extraordinary wrongdoing. As each case unfolds, Father Brown listens more than he speaks, noticing the human details others dismiss and probing motives where others focus only on evidence. Along the way, he faces skeptical police, clever criminals, and confident amateurs who mistake cynicism for insight. With wit, moral tension, and a steadily tightening sense of puzzle and peril, this collection offers mysteries that challenge appearances and reward careful attention, blending intellectual gamesmanship with compassion for flawed souls. Each story stands alone, yet together they deepen the portrait of a detective whose faith and humility become his most surprising tools.

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Chapters (Approximate)

(00:00:00) Chapter 01

(00:47:28) Chapter 02

(01:52:07) Chapter 03

(02:46:07) Chapter 04

(03:42:13) Chapter 05

(04:46:56) Chapter 06

(05:35:51) Chapter 07

(06:24:54) Chapter 08

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