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All Else Is Folly

All Else Is Folly

By: Peregrine Acland
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Immerse yourself in a poignant exploration of love, loss, and the haunting echoes of war, as suggested by the evocative title "All Else Is Folly." This podcast delves into the complex interplay between human relationships and the ravages of conflict, presenting a rotating collection of audiobooks that capture the emotional and psychological landscapes shaped by warfare. Each episode features a new complete audiobook, inviting listeners to traverse narratives that reflect the resilience of the human spirit amid adversity and the deep connections forged in times of turmoil. This is not a single story but a series of unique explorations that reveal the multifaceted experiences of those touched by war and passion. Join us to discover a new book with every episode, and reflect on the timeless themes of sacrifice, yearning, and the lasting impact of history on our lives.Copyright 1900s genre Art Literary History & Criticism Social Sciences World
Episodes
  • Journal of Impressions in Belgium-May Sinclair

    Journal of Impressions in Belgium-May Sinclair
    Aug 28 2026
    This novel, published in 1929, more than a decade after the close of the First World War, is an insightful and disturbing view of a Canadian officer's experiences both at war and during his painful recovery from serious wounds suffered on the Somme battlefield. Described here, also, is the man's love for a young English woman whose husband is a prisoner-of-war in Germany. Not surprisingly, the subtitle of Mr. Acland's novel is 'A tale of war and passion.' Canadian Prime Minister Sir Robert Borden remarked of the novel: "No more vivid picture has been painted of what war meant to the average soldier." - Summary by KevinS
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    6 hrs and 30 mins
  • Marriage à la Mode-Mary Augusta Ward

    Marriage à la Mode-Mary Augusta Ward
    Aug 27 2026
    This novel, published in 1929, more than a decade after the close of the First World War, is an insightful and disturbing view of a Canadian officer's experiences both at war and during his painful recovery from serious wounds suffered on the Somme battlefield. Described here, also, is the man's love for a young English woman whose husband is a prisoner-of-war in Germany. Not surprisingly, the subtitle of Mr. Acland's novel is 'A tale of war and passion.' Canadian Prime Minister Sir Robert Borden remarked of the novel: "No more vivid picture has been painted of what war meant to the average soldier." - Summary by KevinS
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    6 hrs and 28 mins
  • Human Boy-Eden Phillpotts

    Human Boy-Eden Phillpotts
    Aug 26 2026
    This novel, published in 1929, more than a decade after the close of the First World War, is an insightful and disturbing view of a Canadian officer's experiences both at war and during his painful recovery from serious wounds suffered on the Somme battlefield. Described here, also, is the man's love for a young English woman whose husband is a prisoner-of-war in Germany. Not surprisingly, the subtitle of Mr. Acland's novel is 'A tale of war and passion.' Canadian Prime Minister Sir Robert Borden remarked of the novel: "No more vivid picture has been painted of what war meant to the average soldier." - Summary by KevinS
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    4 hrs and 20 mins
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