Rose Macaulay
Rose Macaulay was a remarkable English author born on March 1, 1881, in Rugby, England. Growing up in a literary family, she was surrounded by books and ideas that would later shape her own writing. Macaulay's career spanned several decades, during which she produced an impressive array of novels, essays, and poetry, often exploring themes of social change and the complexities of modern life. Her sharp wit and keen observations of society made her a beloved figure among readers and critics alike.
Among her most notable works is "The Towers of Trebizond," a novel that blends humor with poignant reflections on faith and love. Macaulay's writing is marked by its engaging prose and insightful commentary, inviting readers to ponder the world around them. As you explore her collection in this app, you'll discover a unique voice that captures the essence of her time while remaining timeless in its appeal. Happy listening!
Mystery at Geneva: An Improbable Tale of Singular Happenings
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Rose Macaulay
Henry Beechtree, a newspaper correspondent for the British Bolshevist, is covering the latest otherwise sleepy session of the League of Nati…
Non-Combatants and Others
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Rose Macaulay
Through a variety of experiences of the effects of the First World War, an art student is drawn into pacifism. Rose Macaulay's satirical no…
The Making of a Bigot
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Rose Macaulay
“How various is man! How multiplied his experience, his outlook, his conclusions!”—H. Belloc.“And every single one of them is right.”—R. Kip…
What Not
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Rose Macaulay
The Great War is finished: England is once more at peace. What can have caused such a War, except stupidity? What, if not intelligence, can …
The Shadow Flies
Read by Thomas A. Copeland
Rose Macaulay
The title of the original, British release of this novel was They Were Defeated, referring, among other matters, to the English Civil War, 1…