Alexander's Bridge (version 2)
Willa Sibert Cather and Willa Cather
Read by E. Tavano
Bartley Alexander is a construction engineer and world-renowned builder of bridges going through what's known today (but not in 1912) as a mid-life crisis. Although married to his wife Winifred, Bartley resumes his acquaintance with a former lover, Hilda Burgoyne, in London. The affair proves to gnaw at Bartley's sense of propriety and honor. (Summary by Wikipedia) (2 hr 40 min)
Chapters
Chapter 1 | 22:51 | Read by E. Tavano |
Chapter 2 | 12:55 | Read by E. Tavano |
Chapter 3 | 18:41 | Read by E. Tavano |
Chapter 4 | 15:45 | Read by E. Tavano |
Chapter 5 | 20:53 | Read by E. Tavano |
Chapter 6 | 10:50 | Read by E. Tavano |
Chapter 7 | 8:48 | Read by E. Tavano |
Chapter 8 | 8:19 | Read by E. Tavano |
Chapter 9 | 9:14 | Read by E. Tavano |
Chapter 10 and Epilogue | 32:12 | Read by E. Tavano |
Reviews
a Story of Love and...
jbrown
...self reproach. A renowned Russian architect travels the world designing bridges and sees a well known actress on the side. His wife knows nothing of the affair which, although in love, the architect is filled with guilt. He eventually decides to write a letter to his wife to end their marriage. The end is one of well, you must read the story to find out! Exceptionally narrated and an interesting listen.