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Lilith

Gelesen von Pete Williams, Pittsburgh, PA

(4,665 Sterne; 273 Bewertungen)

Lilith, written by the father of fantasy literature, George MacDonald, was first published in 1895. Its importance was recognized in its later revival in paperback by Ballantine Books as the fifth volume of the celebrated Ballantine Adult Fantasy series in September, 1969.

Lilith is considered among the darkest of MacDonald's works, and among the most profound. It is a story concerning the nature of life, death and salvation. Many believe MacDonald is arguing for Christian universalism, or the idea that all will eventually be saved. (Summary from Wikipedia) (10 hr 28 min)

Chapters

Introduction

3:06

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The Library

11:34

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The Mirror

5:29

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The Raven

15:19

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Somewhere or Nowhere?

15:10

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The Old Church

6:19

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The Sexton’s Cottage

13:07

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The Cemetery

16:05

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My Father’s Manuscript

12:08

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I Repent

12:07

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The Bad Burrow

11:45

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The Evil Wood

12:49

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Friends and Foes

9:07

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The Little Ones

21:09

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A Crisis

11:48

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A Strange Hostess

24:22

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A Gruesome Dance

21:56

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A Grotesque Tragedy

16:31

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Dead or Alive?

20:40

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The White Leech

13:11

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Gone!–But How?

10:56

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The Fugitive Mother

8:05

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Bulika

9:45

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A Woman of Bulika

5:45

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The White Leopardess

8:18

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The Princess

18:11

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A Battle Royal

10:28

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The Silent Fountain

8:09

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I Am Silenced

7:19

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The Persian Cat

16:20

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Adam Explains

10:14

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The Sexton’s Old Horse

12:07

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The Lovers and the Bags

12:27

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Lona’s Narrative

16:57

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Preparation

12:45

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The Little Ones in Bulika

11:24

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Mother and Daughter

11:15

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The Shadow

6:50

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To The House of Bitterness

18:14

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That Night

28:51

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The House of Death

29:49

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I Am Sent

9:28

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I Sleep The Sleep

14:05

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The Dreams That Came

20:22

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The Waking

12:19

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The Journey Home

10:05

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The City

9:44

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The “Endless Ending”

4:33

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Bewertungen

Excellent

(5 Sterne)

I don't usually write reviews but I made an exception because I wanted to thank Pete Williams, the reader of this book. His voice is clear and easy to listen to. He leaves no doubt as to which character is speaking in the story, which is more challenging than it appears. I was thrilled to have a free, high quality recording of one of my favorite books. George MacDonald is a master at creating haunting images of the spiritual world. Lilith was regarded by him as his greatest work and I heartily agree. He takes many of the ideas scattered throughout his other fantasy stories and brings them together on a much larger tapestry. It was stories like this one that inspired C. S. Lewis.

Like Listening To A Dream

(5 Sterne)

The experience of listening to Lilith, by George MacDonald, as read by Pete Williams is like listening to a dream. I had listened to it some time ago, but was in the mood to hear it again this past week. Absolutely superb recording! If you enjoy reading C. S. Lewis, this fantasy is a must read. You may discover the source of many Lewis allusions. You may understand why George Macdonald so greatly influenced the writings of C S Lewis.

Awakened

(5 Sterne)

Many reading this book may be inclined to feel, as the main character, that George MacDonald and his characters are speaking in riddles and nonsense, but as we come awake and come alive through the process of reading or listening, as it were, it seems like a deeper awareness of things that we can almost touch is being shown to us by someone who somehow must have touched, must have seen something we have not seen, and is trying desperately to tell us about something which we know and have always known and yet know not yet, or have forgotten. Thank you to the reader for doing a remarkable job, and thus making this journey far easier for me. And, George, thank you.

Phantastic!

(5 Sterne)

I read a review stating that this was G. M. darkest piece. All I can sadly say is that if this is the case, it simply proves how once one is older, one is farthest from Truth and Light, for I could relate and comprehend all too easy...

Lilith well read

(5 Sterne)

This is my first experience with George MacDonald but I don't expect it to be my last. Not only is it excellently written, but the reader is also top notch. Very well done.

A masterpiece by one of the masters

(5 Sterne)

This is one of my favorite books. George MacDonald has a power of stirring, with words, such things in the inner being that cannot be described by words. He is a master, giving his readers a partial lifting of the veil which divides seen and unseen--not to see, but to oh so faintly sense the place of light wherein there is no darkness.

Strange and Unforgettable Read

(5 Sterne)

This book is not a casual read or listen. It's steeped in heavy symbolism and allegory. Reading commentary and taking the time to ponder while reading helps significantly. I very much appreciated the author and his ability to weave a story, and make me feel empathy and to create a believable experience in an unbelievable story.

(5 Sterne)

pete williams did an amazing job reading this fabulous book. i have to admit i often listen to it to fall asleep but his voice is very soothing and the story just lets you escape in a strange world where nothing seems or does what it is supposed to. love it