The Freelands
John Galsworthy
Read by Simon Evers
The Freelands family is a mixture: Tod Freeland is an uncommunicative gentle giant, his wife Kirsteen passionate and free-spoken, Felix is a literary man, Stanley the man of business, John is in politics. Their mother is a practical uncomprehending old lady while Nedda and Derek, the younger generation and cousins, fall head over heels in love.
The story revolves around the ‘land question’ which was the chief matter of moment when the novel was written – British agriculture was depressed as imported food (chiefly from the USA) meant that domestic farmers were struggling. The rich landowners pay scant attention to the wishes and rights of the labourers on their land. The Freelands find themselves on both sides of the divide and the ensuing struggle involves them all.
There is therefore much social commentary in the book, but it is also a tender love story and an insight into how different members of one family can think differently while still bonded together. (Summary by Simon Evers) (9 hr 50 min)
Chapters
Prologue | 3:51 | Read by Simon Evers |
Chapter 1 | 9:46 | Read by Simon Evers |
Chapter 2 | 5:12 | Read by Simon Evers |
Chapter 3 | 16:08 | Read by Simon Evers |
Chapter 4 | 13:23 | Read by Simon Evers |
Chapter 5 | 13:58 | Read by Simon Evers |
Chapter 6 | 18:30 | Read by Simon Evers |
Chapter 7 | 14:14 | Read by Simon Evers |
Chapter 8 | 25:44 | Read by Simon Evers |
Chapter 9 | 9:56 | Read by Simon Evers |
Chapter 10 | 15:27 | Read by Simon Evers |
Chapter 11 | 12:22 | Read by Simon Evers |
Chapter 12 | 15:51 | Read by Simon Evers |
Chapter 13 | 16:07 | Read by Simon Evers |
Chapter 14 | 19:17 | Read by Simon Evers |
Chapter 15 | 15:23 | Read by Simon Evers |
Chapter 16 | 23:35 | Read by Simon Evers |
Chapter 17 | 13:16 | Read by Simon Evers |
Chapter 18 | 10:33 | Read by Simon Evers |
Chapter 19 | 17:27 | Read by Simon Evers |
Chapter 20 | 11:41 | Read by Simon Evers |
Chapter 21 | 11:19 | Read by Simon Evers |
Chapter 22 | 18:17 | Read by Simon Evers |
Chapter 23 | 20:01 | Read by Simon Evers |
Chapter 24 | 22:44 | Read by Simon Evers |
Chapter 25 | 18:34 | Read by Simon Evers |
Chapter 26 | 21:14 | Read by Simon Evers |
Chapter 27 | 14:17 | Read by Simon Evers |
Chapter 28 | 25:08 | Read by Simon Evers |
Chapter 29 | 12:39 | Read by Simon Evers |
Chapter 30 | 10:46 | Read by Simon Evers |
Chapter 31 | 16:43 | Read by Simon Evers |
Chapter 32 | 16:18 | Read by Simon Evers |
Chapter 33 | 13:20 | Read by Simon Evers |
Chapter 34 | 18:22 | Read by Simon Evers |
Chapter 35 | 10:26 | Read by Simon Evers |
Chapter 36 | 10:26 | Read by Simon Evers |
Chapter 37 | 16:12 | Read by Simon Evers |
Chapter 38 | 12:14 | Read by Simon Evers |
Reviews
Social Commentary That Remains Relevant
Scott in Sandy Eggo
Another great novel by John Galsworthy that explores how change impacts society. This reader would like to express his gratitude to Mr. Evers for his continued selection of profound and provocative literature that is still quite relevant in these rapidly changing times. It’s one thing to be so incredibly talented in your skill craft as a voice artist, but to have such a deep understanding of the specifics of early 20th century literature and then bring it to our attention now amidst a plethora of alternative content is worthy of equal recognition and admiration. Thank you from San Diego, California.
Free...land
FBL
Brilliant and subtle...no axe to grind. very educational. Simon Evers makes EVERY moment alive.
Judyj, Arlington, MA
I like the reader a lot and the story is a good one. Engaging.