In the Garden of Delight
This novel is narrated in the first person and revolves around a character named Lil (somewhat autobiographical of the author) and the dynamics of a colorful cast of family members. She loves nature and, especially, birds, and thus the title. The story is set in Tennessee. The writing is very much a product of its place and time. Hammond was quite socially progressive but some of the language she puts into the mouths of characters and the depiction of African Americans may be upsetting to some readers. (Summary by Kathleen Bond)
Genre(s): Family Life
Language: English
| Section | Chapter | Reader | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Play 01 | A Country Child | Katie Bond |
00:21:39 |
| Play 02 | Bird Corners | Katie Bond |
00:29:39 |
| Play 03 | In Make-Believe | Katie Bond |
00:28:08 |
| Play 04 | The Dark O’ the Year | Katie Bond |
00:34:25 |
| Play 05 | Premonitions Part I | Katie Bond |
00:27:47 |
| Play 06 | Promonitions Part II | Katie Bond |
00:20:14 |
| Play 07 | Before the Dawn | Katie Bond |
00:15:47 |
| Play 08 | Spring Magic | Katie Bond |
00:25:44 |
| Play 09 | Blackbird Diplomacy | Katie Bond |
00:24:15 |
| Play 10 | The Proof of Courage | Katie Bond |
00:24:18 |
| Play 11 | The Routing of Uncle Jason | Katie Bond |
00:35:43 |
| Play 12 | Where the Battle was Fought | Katie Bond |
00:35:43 |
| Play 13 | In the Garden of Delight | Katie Bond |
00:15:49 |
| Play 14 | While the Nest Was Building | Katie Bond |
00:29:14 |