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Towards Democracy

Towards Democracy

Written by: Edward Carpenter
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Delve into the essence of collective aspirations and the relentless pursuit of freedom with "Towards Democracy" as your guide. This podcast invites listeners to explore the intricate tapestry of ideas surrounding social progress, individual rights, and the quest for a harmonious society. Each episode features a new complete audiobook that resonates with the themes of rebellion against conformity, the celebration of individuality, and the yearning for a deeper connection with nature and humanity. This is not a single story but a series of unique explorations that challenge the status quo and inspire reflection on our shared values and the world we inhabit. Join us on this literary journey, where every episode unveils a fresh perspective and encourages you to discover a new book that contributes to the ongoing dialogue about democracy and the human spirit.Copyright Plays Genre Art Biological Sciences Science
Episodes
  • Apache Campaign In The Sierra Madre-John Gregory Bourke

    Apache Campaign In The Sierra Madre-John Gregory Bourke
    Sep 9 2026
    “Civilization sinks and swims, but the old facts remain—the sun smiles, knowing well its strength.” Edward Carpenter (1844-1929) wrote his prose poem, Towards Democracy, styled after Walt Whitman’s Leaves of Grass, in a summer burst of creativity. “Early in 1881, no doubt as the culmination and result of struggles and experiences that had been going on, I became conscious that a mass of material was forming within me, imperatively demanding expression . . .” An English intellectual, Carpenter was in rebellion against Victorian prudery. Railing against Industrialization’s dehumanization, he preached a return to a simple life in harmony with Nature. Towards Democracy reads like Beat poetry—wild flowing word associations, moments of insight so clear they hurt, interspersed with pure rant! Included is an essay Carpenter wrote in 1894 explaining his intent and feelings in writing Towards Democracy. - Summary by Sue Anderson
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    2 hrs and 20 mins
  • Footnote to History Eight Years of Trouble in Samoa-Robert Louis Stevenson

    Footnote to History Eight Years of Trouble in Samoa-Robert Louis Stevenson
    Sep 8 2026
    “Civilization sinks and swims, but the old facts remain—the sun smiles, knowing well its strength.” Edward Carpenter (1844-1929) wrote his prose poem, Towards Democracy, styled after Walt Whitman’s Leaves of Grass, in a summer burst of creativity. “Early in 1881, no doubt as the culmination and result of struggles and experiences that had been going on, I became conscious that a mass of material was forming within me, imperatively demanding expression . . .” An English intellectual, Carpenter was in rebellion against Victorian prudery. Railing against Industrialization’s dehumanization, he preached a return to a simple life in harmony with Nature. Towards Democracy reads like Beat poetry—wild flowing word associations, moments of insight so clear they hurt, interspersed with pure rant! Included is an essay Carpenter wrote in 1894 explaining his intent and feelings in writing Towards Democracy. - Summary by Sue Anderson
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    7 hrs and 5 mins
  • Crisis A Record of the Darker Races, Vol. I, No. 3-W. E. B. Du Bois

    Crisis A Record of the Darker Races, Vol. I, No. 3-W. E. B. Du Bois
    Sep 7 2026
    “Civilization sinks and swims, but the old facts remain—the sun smiles, knowing well its strength.” Edward Carpenter (1844-1929) wrote his prose poem, Towards Democracy, styled after Walt Whitman’s Leaves of Grass, in a summer burst of creativity. “Early in 1881, no doubt as the culmination and result of struggles and experiences that had been going on, I became conscious that a mass of material was forming within me, imperatively demanding expression . . .” An English intellectual, Carpenter was in rebellion against Victorian prudery. Railing against Industrialization’s dehumanization, he preached a return to a simple life in harmony with Nature. Towards Democracy reads like Beat poetry—wild flowing word associations, moments of insight so clear they hurt, interspersed with pure rant! Included is an essay Carpenter wrote in 1894 explaining his intent and feelings in writing Towards Democracy. - Summary by Sue Anderson
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    2 hrs and 46 mins
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