Annie Besant
Annie Besant
In her autobiography, Annie Besant poignantly writes of her search for the truth of what she believed in, leaving Christianity behind to embrace Atheism, and ultimately finding her peace in Theosophy, which she became interested in after meeting Helena Blavatsky. She moved to India to better study Theosophical ideas and this is where she made her home until her death. She was a gifted orator and writer, often speaking and writing on her religious beliefs, as well as women's rights and social reform. Along with Charles Bradlaugh, she published a paper in support of birth control. It proved to be so controversial for the times that it led to a court trial.Annie Besant was a remarkable woman, suffering much for her beliefs but steadfastly continuing on in her pursuit in spite of it. [summary by Laura Victoria]
Author - Annie Besant.
Narrator - LibriVox Community.
Published Date - Thursday, 19 January 2023.
Location:
United States
Description:
In her autobiography, Annie Besant poignantly writes of her search for the truth of what she believed in, leaving Christianity behind to embrace Atheism, and ultimately finding her peace in Theosophy, which she became interested in after meeting Helena Blavatsky. She moved to India to better study Theosophical ideas and this is where she made her home until her death. She was a gifted orator and writer, often speaking and writing on her religious beliefs, as well as women's rights and social reform. Along with Charles Bradlaugh, she published a paper in support of birth control. It proved to be so controversial for the times that it led to a court trial.Annie Besant was a remarkable woman, suffering much for her beliefs but steadfastly continuing on in her pursuit in spite of it. [summary by Laura Victoria] Author - Annie Besant. Narrator - LibriVox Community. Published Date - Thursday, 19 January 2023.
Language:
English
Chapter 1
Duration:00:29:24
Chapter 2
Duration:00:26:49
Chapter 3
Duration:00:23:50
Chapter 4
Duration:00:35:35
Chapter 5
Duration:00:24:44
Chapter 6
Duration:00:28:26
Chapter 7
Duration:00:20:24
Chapter 8
Duration:00:15:51
Chapter 9
Duration:00:23:01
Chapter 10
Duration:00:37:23
Chapter 11
Duration:00:26:49
Chapter 12
Duration:00:15:39
Chapter 13
Duration:00:30:27
Chapter 14
Duration:00:32:06
Chapter 15
Duration:00:10:58
Chapter 16
Duration:00:36:34
Chapter 17
Duration:00:34:33
Chapter 18
Duration:00:26:28
Chapter 19
Duration:00:21:31
Chapter 20
Duration:00:28:56
Chapter 21
Duration:00:29:46