The Light That Failed
Rudyard Kipling
This novel, first published in 1890, follows the life of Dick Heldar, a painter. Most of the novel is set in London, but many important events throughout the story occur in Sudan or India. It was made into a 1916 film with Jose Collins and a 1939 film by Paramount starring Ronald Colman.It is a tale of of a man who loves his work, friends and boats and starts in Dick’s childhood, then takes you through his life – the war in Sudan, friends abroad, life in England, his love for Maisie, the obstacles those closest to him meet when a very independent man fights becoming dependant and finally the life changes Dick faces as his eyes fail him.(summary by Magdalene)
Author - Rudyard Kipling.
Narrator - LibriVox Community.
Published Date - Thursday, 19 January 2023.
Location:
United States
Description:
This novel, first published in 1890, follows the life of Dick Heldar, a painter. Most of the novel is set in London, but many important events throughout the story occur in Sudan or India. It was made into a 1916 film with Jose Collins and a 1939 film by Paramount starring Ronald Colman.It is a tale of of a man who loves his work, friends and boats and starts in Dick’s childhood, then takes you through his life – the war in Sudan, friends abroad, life in England, his love for Maisie, the obstacles those closest to him meet when a very independent man fights becoming dependant and finally the life changes Dick faces as his eyes fail him.(summary by Magdalene) Author - Rudyard Kipling. Narrator - LibriVox Community. Published Date - Thursday, 19 January 2023.
Language:
English
Chapter 1
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Chapter 2
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Chapter 3
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Chapter 4
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Chapter 5
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Chapter 6
Duration:00:23:30
Chapter 7
Duration:00:15:04
Chapter 8
Duration:00:11:17
Chapter 9
Duration:00:26:44
Chapter 10
Duration:00:12:32
Chapter 11
Duration:00:20:51
Chapter 12
Duration:00:20:07
Chapter 13
Duration:00:17:27
Chapter 14
Duration:00:16:12
Chapter 15
Duration:00:18:13
Chapter 16
Duration:00:22:49
Chapter 17
Duration:00:17:22
Chapter 18
Duration:00:24:20
Chapter 19
Duration:00:16:55
Chapter 20
Duration:00:21:44
Chapter 21
Duration:00:21:58
Chapter 22
Duration:00:21:11
Chapter 23
Duration:00:20:25
Chapter 24
Duration:00:18:22