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Aarons Rod

Aarons Rod

Written by: D. H. Lawrence
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 Flutist Aaron Sisson navigates the tumultuous aftermath of WWI, searching for solace amidst bar-room conversations, alcohol, and fleeting connections with women. Disillusioned by the conventionality of a mining executives family, he abandons his wife and children in pursuit of freedom on the open road. During a chance encounter at an opera performance, he finds himself once again entangled with the family, where conversations of love and war leave everyone unfulfilled. Over dinner with one of the women, Aaron confesses his apathy towards life, yearning only for solitude. As he drifts through this world of lost souls, one cant help but wonder if he will ever discover a sense of purpose or happiness. - Summary by Bill BoerstCopyright Culture and Heritage classics
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  • 037 - Chapter 21 Part A - Words

    037 - Chapter 21 Part A - Words
    Feb 22 2026
    Flutist Aaron Sisson navigates the tumultuous aftermath of WWI, searching for solace amidst bar-room conversations, alcohol, and fleeting connections with women. Disillusioned by the conventionality of a mining executives family, he abandons his wife and children in pursuit of freedom on the open road. During a chance encounter at an opera performance, he finds himself once again entangled with the family, where conversations of love and war leave everyone unfulfilled. Over dinner with one of the women, Aaron confesses his apathy towards life, yearning only for solitude. As he drifts through this world of lost souls, one cant help but wonder if he will ever discover a sense of purpose or happiness. - Summary by Bill Boerst
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    18 mins
  • 036 - Chapter 20 Part B - The Broken Rod

    036 - Chapter 20 Part B - The Broken Rod
    Feb 21 2026
    Flutist Aaron Sisson navigates the tumultuous aftermath of WWI, searching for solace amidst bar-room conversations, alcohol, and fleeting connections with women. Disillusioned by the conventionality of a mining executives family, he abandons his wife and children in pursuit of freedom on the open road. During a chance encounter at an opera performance, he finds himself once again entangled with the family, where conversations of love and war leave everyone unfulfilled. Over dinner with one of the women, Aaron confesses his apathy towards life, yearning only for solitude. As he drifts through this world of lost souls, one cant help but wonder if he will ever discover a sense of purpose or happiness. - Summary by Bill Boerst
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    13 mins
  • 035 - Chapter 20 Part A - The Broken Rod

    035 - Chapter 20 Part A - The Broken Rod
    Feb 20 2026
    Flutist Aaron Sisson navigates the tumultuous aftermath of WWI, searching for solace amidst bar-room conversations, alcohol, and fleeting connections with women. Disillusioned by the conventionality of a mining executives family, he abandons his wife and children in pursuit of freedom on the open road. During a chance encounter at an opera performance, he finds himself once again entangled with the family, where conversations of love and war leave everyone unfulfilled. Over dinner with one of the women, Aaron confesses his apathy towards life, yearning only for solitude. As he drifts through this world of lost souls, one cant help but wonder if he will ever discover a sense of purpose or happiness. - Summary by Bill Boerst
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    13 mins
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