The Ball and the Cross
Free AI audiobook with natural voice. No signup required.
About This Book
Like much of G. K. Chesterton's fiction,The Ball and the Crossis both witty and profound, cloaking serious religious and philosophical inquiry in sparkling humor and whimsy. Serialized in the British publicationThe Commonwealthin 1905-06, Chesterton's second novel first appeared in book form in America in 1909, delighting and challenging readers with its heady mixture of fantasy, farce, and theology.The plot ofThe Ball and the Crosschronicles a hot dispute between two Scotsmen, one a devout but naive Roman Catholic, the other a zealous but naive atheist. Their fanatically held opinions—leading...
Chapters (21)
- THE BALL AND THE CROSS
- I. A DISCUSSION SOMEWHAT IN THE AIR
- II. THE RELIGION OF THE STIPENDIARY MAGISTRATE
- III. SOME OLD CURIOSITIES
- IV. A DISCUSSION AT DAWN
- V. THE PEACEMAKER
- VI. THE OTHER PHILOSOPHER
- VII. THE VILLAGE OF GRASSLEY-IN-THE-HOLE
- VIII. AN INTERLUDE OF ARGUMENT
- IX. THE STRANGE LADY
- X. THE SWORDS REJOINED
- XI. A SCANDAL IN THE VILLAGE
- XII. THE DESERT ISLAND
- XIII. THE GARDEN OF PEACE
- XIV. A MUSEUM OF SOULS
- XV. THE DREAM OF MACIAN
- XVI. THE DREAM OF TURNBULL
- XVII. THE IDIOT
- XVIII. A RIDDLE OF FACES
- XIX. THE LAST PARLEY
- XX. DIES IRAE
How to Listen
- 1. Click "Listen Free" above
- 2. The book opens in CastReader's browser reader
- 3. Click the play button — AI narration starts with word highlighting
- 4. Use "Send to Phone" to continue listening on your phone
More by G. K. Chesterton
You Might Also Like
FAQ
Is this audiobook really free?
Yes. "The Ball and the Cross" is a public domain work from Project Gutenberg. CastReader converts it to audio using AI text-to-speech for free. No account or payment needed.
What does the AI voice sound like?
CastReader uses Kokoro TTS, a natural-sounding AI voice. It handles punctuation, names, and dialogue naturally. Most listeners forget it's AI after a few minutes.
Can I listen on my phone?
Yes. Open the book, then use "Send to Phone" to stream audio to your phone via Telegram. No app download needed.