The Marne: a tale of the war
Edith Wharton
Read by Elizabeth Klett
American writer Edith Wharton is known for her novels of manners set in old New York; yet much of her adult life was spent in France. She lived in Paris throughout World War I and was heavily involved in refugee work. Her 1918 novella The Marne dramatizes the events of the war as seen through the eyes of 15-year-old Troy Belknap, an American boy who longs to join up and save his beloved France. (Summary by Elizabeth Klett) (1 hr 56 min)
Chapters
Chapter 01 | 6:38 | Read by Elizabeth Klett |
Chapter 02 | 13:03 | Read by Elizabeth Klett |
Chapter 03 | 8:36 | Read by Elizabeth Klett |
Chapter 04 | 8:55 | Read by Elizabeth Klett |
Chapter 05 | 9:03 | Read by Elizabeth Klett |
Chapter 06 | 5:51 | Read by Elizabeth Klett |
Chapter 07 | 13:40 | Read by Elizabeth Klett |
Chapter 08 | 11:01 | Read by Elizabeth Klett |
Chapter 09 | 14:24 | Read by Elizabeth Klett |
Chapter 10 | 10:59 | Read by Elizabeth Klett |
Chapter 11 | 9:01 | Read by Elizabeth Klett |
Chapter 12 | 5:30 | Read by Elizabeth Klett |
Reviews
Good Story
Bruce G
The is a really good story centered around a Americans lad in France , and timely with the 100 year anniversary of WW I , I enjoyed, it was very well read. Thank you for such a good reading of the story
A LibriVox Listener
Great story to go along with Wharton's non-fiction writing about the war. I think Elizabeth Klett is at her best reading Edith Wharton.
Book Guru
A charming tale, despite it's bleak backdrop of war! Edith Wharton is always a sure bet for a good yarn.
Wonderful reading!!
A LibriVox Listener
Elisabeth Klett does a beautiful job of making You feel as if You know the characters!
Lisa Chicola
Fabulous story as always from Ms. Wharton, and great ending! Very well read!
Seek the light
EK is perfect reader of this rich story