Biographical series in which guests choose someone who has inspired their lives.
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A weekly podcast that reads out ghost stories, horror stories, and weird tales every week. Classic stories from the pens of the masters Occasionally, we feature living authors, but the majority are dead. Some perhaps are undead. We go from cosy Edwardian ghost stories (E. F. Benson, Walter De La Mare) to Victorian supernatural mysteries (M. R. James, Elizabeth Gaskell, Bram Stoker, and Charles Dickens) to 20th-century Weird Tales (Robert Aickman, Fritz Lieber, Clark Ashton-Smith, and H. P. L ...
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GREAT STORIES about GREAT STORYTELLERS shares insights into storytellers whose names you no doubt recognize—names like Edgar Allen Poe, Steven Spielberg John Grisham and Walt Disney—but reveals the backstories you probably never heard about them. The podcast features different kinds of storytellers—authors, directors, playwrights and even a poet or two. In short 10-15 minutes episodes, this fun and sometimes funny podcast features anecdotes and tidbits about storytellers, with each episode s ...
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"David Copperfield" or "The Personal History, Adventures, Experience and Observation of David Copperfield the Younger of Blunderstone Rookery" was first published in 1850. Like all except five of his works, it originally appeared in serial form. Many elements within the novel follow events in Dickens' own life, and it is probably the most autobiographical of all of his novels. It is also Dickens' "favorite child." (Summary adapted from Wikipedia)
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Encounter the death who walks, rats, descents in to madness, ghosts, mad scientists, crimes against nature.Tales of the supernatural from authors such as Mary Shelley, Bram Stoker, Charles Dickens and Ambrose Bierce. Features performances from Peter Lorre, Hal Holbrooke, Boris Karloff and the work of many leading radio directors, writers and actors from the radio. Only from the radio can you experience the true sense of horror that is guaranteed to scare and creep you out.
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Actor Dominic Gerrard hosts an exciting new series that explores the Life and Times of Charles Dickens: his extraordinary novels, who he was as a person, his career as a performer, and his activism. Guests include: Stephen Fry, Miriam Margolyes, Armando Iannucci, Alice Loxton, Robert Douglas-Fairhurst, Lucinda Hawksley, John Mullan, Pen Vogler, Andrew Davies, Rosie Holt, Bernard Cornwell .... and many more academics, writers, actors, directors and descendants of the great man himself! Along ...
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Ebenezer Scrooge, a mean old miser, is given a second chance to do right after being haunted by three ghosts on Christmas Eve in this Dickens classic. The Christmas Carol Audio Book.
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2012 is the 200th anniversary of Dickens' birth. This is the third volume of this collection, which aimed to catalogue as many as possible of Dickens' short works which had not previously been recorded for LibriVox. (Summary by Ruth Golding)
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Follow Ebenezer Scrooge in Charles Dickens' classic tale, as he meets four ghosts who will change his life forever.
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On the Goldster Conversations Podcast you hear captivating interviews with best-selling authors, intrepid explorers, former spies and international sports people. We have different shows – Inside Story, Purpose, Passion and Grit, and Author to Author. Biographer and descendant of Charles Dickens, Lucinda Hawksley; Journalist, thriller writer and Lucinda’s distant cousin, Humphrey Hawksley; Polar explorer Rosie Stancer; and international cricketer and rugby player, Alistair Hignell. We would ...
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Pastor Jason reads Christmas stories.
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Let us tell you the story of the 20th Century, by tracing each event back to the original decisions that shaped it. You'll quickly find out that everybody and everything is connected. If you thought you understood the 20th Century, you're in for a treat. Tracing the Path is inspired by storytellers like Paul Harvey, Charles Kuralt, and Andy Rooney.
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Welcome to "Fiction Hack," where hosts Colin Munro and Ross Lawhead geek out about all things storytelling! We dive into movies like "Die Hard" and "Ready Player One," TV shows like "Star Trek" and "Doctor Who," and legendary writers like Charles Dickens and Stan Lee. From iconic moments like Jumping the Shark to creative concepts like Chekhov's Gun, we break down what makes your favorite stories tick. Tune in for fun, lively discussions that make you laugh and learn. If you love stories, yo ...
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As a gifted writer with a strong interest in supernatural phenomena, Charles Dickens produced a string of ghost stories with enduring charm. Three of them are presented here, of which The Signal Man is one of the best known. Though quite different from his most celebrated realistic and humorous critical novels, these ghost stories, Gothic and grotesque as they are, are of good portrayal, and worth a read/listen. Summary by Vivian Chan
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The podcasting of a life, by Matt Smith. “Whether I shall turn out to be the hero of my own life, or whether that station will be held by anybody else, these pages must show.” - Charles Dickens.
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During the bicentenarial year of the birth of Charles Dickens (7th February 1812), the University of Warwick is celebrating the life and works of one of the greatest authors to ever put pen to paper. Experts from the University and beyond explore the genius of Dickens across different aspects of his experiences, knowledge, philanthropy, character-rich novels and the Victorian era, in which he lived. Video and audio interviews with leading academics plus readings of extracts of his work pay h ...
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A sportsman who doesn't hunt; a poet who doesn't write; a lover with no one to love; all three are devoted to their cheerful and benevolent leader, Mr. Pickwick. Join him and his friends, Winkle, Snodgrass, and Tupman, as they tour the country in search of adventures, knowledge, and stories. Along the way, they have their share of mishaps, and meet plenty of interesting characters, both the good and the not so good. (Mr. Pickwick's dedicated manservant, Sam Weller, is a scene-stealer sure to ...
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Every book has two stories: the one it tells, and the one it hides. The Secret Life of Books is a fascinating, addictive, often shocking, occasionally hilarious weekly podcast starring Sophie Gee, an English professor at Princeton University, and Jonty Claypole, formerly director of arts at the BBC. Every week these virtuoso critics and close friends take an iconic book and reveal the hidden story behind the story: who made it, their clandestine motives, the undeclared stakes, the scandalous ...
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Join high school seniors Catherine and Caitlin in discussing the themes, characters, and real-world application of Charles Dickens' world-revered novel A Tale of Two Cities.
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Filosof Einar Duenger Bøhn leser og diskuterer filosofibøker sammen med venner og bekjente. Formelen han stort sett opererer etter er: en gjest + en bok = en episode!
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Cranford is the best-known novel of the 19th century English writer Elizabeth Gaskell. It was first published in 1851 as a serial in the magazine Household Words, which was edited by Charles Dickens.
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You know the word. Now hear the stories inspired by the idea. Stories about people, like Harriet Tubman, Abigail Adams, Eleanor Roosevelt, and Charles Dickens. Stories about places, like Eritrea, Nazi Germany, and Afghanistan. Stories about empathy.
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Stacey and Emma are a mother-daughter duo based in the UK. Two Gone Blondes focuses on past court cases and wades in on whether, in the words of Charles Dickens, "the law is a ass."
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Discover the perfect way to end your day with "Sleep with Classic Books," a unique fusion of relaxation and education for literature lovers and sleep enthusiasts. This sleepcast is crafted to cater to both the curious mind that thirsts for knowledge and the tired soul that seeks a tranquil night. Embark on a calming journey through the pages of classic books penned by literary giants such as Jane Austen, Charles Dickens, Mark Twain, and many more. Our show weaves together the captivating tal ...
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Join BAFTA-award winning director Mike Newell (Four Weddings and Funeral, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire), Jeremy Irvine (War Horse) and Holliday Grainger (The Borgias, Anna Karenina) as they discuss their latest film, Great Expectations.Based on the Charles Dickens’ classic, the young orphan Pip (Irvine) is given a chance to rise from his humble beginnings thanks to a mysterious benefactor. Pip uses his new found position to pursue the beautiful Estella (Grainger); a spoilt heiress he’ ...
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From the opening passage itself of Great Expectations by Charles Dickens, the reader is drawn into the world of the hero, Pip, who is at that time, seven years old. The author creates an unforgettable atmosphere: the gloom of the graveyard, the melancholy of the orphan boy, the mists rising over the marshes and the terrifying appearance of an escaped convict in chains. Told in first person (one of the only two books that Dickens used this form for, the other being David Copperfield) Great Ex ...
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The Law Is My Ass (apologies to Charles Dickens), AKA "Law My Ass," provides smart, humorous, commentary on current legal news and issues - from new Supreme Court decisions, to pending legislation, to the reach of the First Amendment -- presented by a unique and uniquely qualified combination of attorneys and humorists.
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Eighteen short nonfiction works in the public domain, independently chosen by the readers. Topics include philosophy and thought -- Plato, Aristotle, Leonhard Euler, Henri Amiel, and the French Rights of Man; adventure and mystery -- the ascent of Aconcagua and the mystery ship Mary Celeste; science -- a new comet and lichen dyes; portraits of the seasons by Lucy Maud Montgomery: biographies of Charles Dickens and Clara and Robert Schuman; a history of the Transcendental utopia Fruitlands by ...
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Boston Comedian Sean Sullivan undertakes the impossibly stupid task of diving into the wild world of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol and the myriad of adaptations that have sprung off. A 25 day special podcasting event, 25 Days of Christmas Carol features some of the funniest comedians in New England talking the same story 25 days in a row.
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Welcome to our podcast, which connects Charles Dickens’ portrayal of loyalty in A Tale of Two Cities with society’s current views of loyalty and how it has been affected by social media. A Tale of Two Cities stresses the importance of loyalty, whether it is loyalty to family as evidenced by Lucie supporting her father, or loyalty to an idea, as shown through the use of the code name Jacques in the revolution. We are looking to bring Dickens’ idea of loyalty into our current society by explor ...
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Its immortal opening lines, "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times..." set the stage for a sweeping narrative that combines drama, glory, honor, history, romance, brutality, sacrifice and resurrection. A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens is one of the most widely read and famous works of historical fiction in the English language. Dickens had recently launched his magazine All the Year Round in 1859. In the same year, he began featuring A Tale of Two Cities in 31 weekly ins ...
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An engaging podcast series that offers a unique dramatization of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol,” featuring the talented Gray family, who collectively portray all the characters. In this captivating retelling, listeners are whisked away to Victorian London, experiencing the transformation of Ebenezer Scrooge through the diverse voices and dynamic interpretations of a single family. Join this unique family cast on a journey through the timeless themes of compassion, redemption, and the h ...
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Enthusiastic conversations about books with friends! Hosts Becca and Victoria ask their very cool guests to recommend any book or written work that they want to talk about, we then read and talk about it. Pretty simple right?
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STORIES TELLING STORIES is a podcast dedicated to exploring pop culture's unfinished stories
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The London Library Podcast features a leading writer or figure in the cultural world discussing the books which have shaped them. The first guest is social historian, author of bestselling The Five and London Library member Hallie Rubenhold. Founded by Thomas Carlyle in 1841 The London Library is one of the world’s great lending libraries and a place of inspiration and support to writers, readers and scholars of all kinds. Well-known members and former members include: Charles Dickens, Charl ...
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Join Toni B. Heath and Joe Heath as they attempt to watch every episode of Doctor Who ever made. Ever. In an ongoing project called The Watch-A-Thon of Rassilon.
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The purpose of this podcast is is to answer general gardening questions submitted by members of the community and to educate listeners on research based best gardening practices. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/howard-burkett0/support
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Poems, stories, meditations and more. An oasis of calm amidst busy life. We can all benefit from 5 minutes reflection or relaxation - preferably far longer. The Healing Voice is there to allow you to do just that. So, welcome, and relax.Read by Colin WD McLean for The Healing Voice. (See also 'The Healing Voice' Channel on YouTube.com)
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Each day I read a single page of Charles Dickens' Great Expectations. After reading the page I use it as format to create artwork inspired by the words in it. I then scan the sketched page and publish it, along with a brief journal entry and the reading of the page, exactly at 8:40 AM each day, on my local time, the time in the novel when Miss Havisham receives a letter on her wedding day announcing her groom is not showing up. The project started January 7th, 2013 and it will end June 12th, ...
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“A squeezing, wrenching, grasping, biting, clutching, covetous old sinner” is hardly hero material, but this is exactly what makes A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens such an unforgettable book and its hero, Ebenezer Scrooge such an extraordinarily enduring character. In the book's celebrated opening scene, on the night before Christmas the old miser Ebenezer Scrooge sits in his freezing cold counting house, oblivious to the discomfort of his shivering young assistant Bob Cratchit. Scrooge ...
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Welcome to The Bookshelf Odyssey Podcast, where we explore the world of books and the stories behind the authors who write them. Join us for fun and exciting interviews with writers, as they share their journey to publication, offer book recommendations, and provide writing tips for aspiring authors. Whether you're a book lover or a budding writer, I invite you to come along and we'll explore my bookshelves.
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Do you have trouble drifting off to sleep? My mission is simple. To help you relax, put the stressful day behind you and drift off to sleep. In every episode, I will read an old story in the public domain. So lie down, settle into your pillow, close your eyes, and let me read you a story to help you sleep. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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BackStory is a weekly public podcast hosted by U.S. historians Ed Ayers, Brian Balogh, Nathan Connolly and Joanne Freeman. We're based in Charlottesville, Va. at Virginia Humanities. There’s the history you had to learn, and the history you want to learn - that’s where BackStory comes in. Each week BackStory takes a topic that people are talking about and explores it through the lens of American history. Through stories, interviews, and conversations with our listeners, BackStory makes histo ...
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Hunted Down: A Mystery Bedtime Story by Charles Dickens (Rebroadcast)
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Tonight's bedtime story for adults is Hunted Down by Charles Dickens. Published in 1859, this is a rare detective story from the celebrated writer. Mr Sampson sees a man at his Life Assurance office and immediately dislikes him. When he meets him at a party, the feelings deepen. Is his first impression of the man correct? Is he hiding something? Su…
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Ekow Eshun on the first openly gay footballer Justin Fashanu
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In 1981 Brian Clough paid £1 million pounds to bring Justin Fashanu to Nottingham Forest. It was the climax of a meteoric career, but within months the goals had dried up, he'd been going to gay nightclubs, and Fashanu had also become become a born again Christian. Four decades later Justin Fashanu remains top flight English football's only openly …
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Fall asleep tonight to the opening chapters of Middlemarch by George Eliot. We released a shorter episode early in 2022 but I wanted to revisit the book. In this episode, we are introduced to highly religious Dorothea, her sister Celia, and their prospective suitors. Support the podcast and enjoy ad-free and bonus episodes. Try FREE for 7 days on A…
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Mr Humphreys and His Inheritance by M R James
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In the quiet, rural expanse of Eastern England, a young man unexpectedly inherits an old, isolated estate filled with mysteries long buried by time. As Mr Humphreys explores his newfound inheritance, a labyrinthine maze within the garden begins to reveal profound, unsettling secrets. With every step deeper into the maze's heart, the line between pa…
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Please feel free to send me a text message. A thoughtful poem from the early 20th Century, written by Joyce Kilmer. Trees are indeed magnificent companions and deserving of our gratitude, respect and wonderment. -oOo- Support the show Read for The Healing Voice by Colin WD McLean colin@vocalflair.co.uk…
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The Lady Vanishes: The Vacant Seat by Ethel Lina White
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Feeling stressed? Relax with tonight's bedtime story, the continuation of The Lady Vanishes by Ethel Lina White. In this episode, Iris searches for Miss Froy. No one has seen her. No one knows who she is.... Support the podcast and enjoy ad-free and bonus episodes. Try FREE for 7 days on Apple Podcasts. For other podcast platforms go to https://jus…
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Mary Higgins Clark, the unlikely Queen of Suspense
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In this episode, you'll discover-- how Ms. Clark knew she was a writer from the age of 6 how she honed her craft writing advertising copy and radio shows how her first novel was a flop but she persevered how she had to overcome personal and family tragedies and use these experiences to fuel her writing Check out the backstories you never knew about…
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Please feel free to send me a text message. This surely needs no introduction. A wonderful and timeless piece of 'nonsense' verse than nonetheless resonates loudly. Support the show Read for The Healing Voice by Colin WD McLean colin@vocalflair.co.ukBy Colin WD McLean
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"That Feeling You Can Only Say What It Is In French" by Stephen King | STS Media Episode 100
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“That Feeling You Can Only Say What It Is In French” By Stephen King Audioplay Adapted by Eric R. Hill “That Feeling, You Can Only Say What It Is in French” is a horror short story by Stephen King. It was published in The New Yorker magazine on June 22, 1998 and was later included in King's short story collection Everything's Eventual... The story …
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Harry Frankfurt: Kjærlighetsgrunner, Kapittel 3
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Filosof Monica Roland og Einar leser tredje kapittel i Harry Frankfurts bok "The reasons of love".By Universitetet i Agder
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Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen (1813)
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We step back into the horse-drawn carriages of early 19th-century England in the latest episode of "Sleep with Classic Books." Join us as we waltz through the grand ballrooms of Jane Austen's beloved "Pride and Prejudice," guided by her skilled literary hand. Why has this regency romance captivated readers for more than two centuries? What makes El…
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Hello Thomas Cromwell. And Hello Lev Grossman, best-selling author of The Magicians trilogy, the Silver Arrow children’s books, and now The Bright Sword, who joins Sophie and Jonty as THEIR FIRST EVER GUEST to talk about Hilary Mantel’s Wolf Hall. Published in 2009 to immediate acclaim, Wolf Hall reinvented historical fiction and changed the way we…
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Anneka Rice picks the largely forgotten Jane Morris, muse to Rossetti and wife of William Morris
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The biography show where famous guests picks someone they admire or love. Jane Morris was the wife of William Morris and muse of Gabriel Dante Rossetti. Anneka Rice believes her contribution to 19th-Century art and culture has been largely overlooked. "I'm not a big fan of needle point," she says, "but we cannot ignore what she brings to art histor…
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108: Iain McGilchrist and Humphrey Hawksley - The Goldster Magazine Show Podcast
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Iain McGilchrist is a leading psychiatrist with a vast body of work and connections around the world. In his latest book The Matter with Things: Our Brains, Our Delusions, and the Unmaking of the World, Iain asks blunt questions that rattle around in many of our minds. Who are we? What is the world? How can we understand consciousness, matter, spac…
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Old Greek Stories by James Baldwin - Myths to Help You Sleep
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Tough day ahead? Drift off to old Greek stories: The Golden Age, The Story of Prometheus and more. Support the podcast and enjoy ad-free and bonus episodes. Try FREE for 7 days on Apple Podcasts. For other podcast platforms go to https://justsleeppodcast.com/support Or, you can support with a one time donation at buymeacoffee.com/justsleeppod If yo…
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The Walnut-Tree House by Charlotte Riddell
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Thanks to Ed W. for sponsoring this classic Victorian tale. In Victorian London, a once-grand mansion holds secrets that span generations. When Edgar Stainton inherits the property, he uncovers more than just dust and decay. Charlotte Riddell's "The Walnut-Tree House" weaves a tale of a child's ghost, a missing will, and long-buried family truths. …
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Scotland, Witches, and Cozy Mysteries: an interview with author Felicity Green
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Send us a text In today's episode, I interview author Felicity Green. She is the author of the Scottish Witches Cozy Mystery Series. Her books are an excellent choice if you want some witchy cozy mysteries to read this October! Not only do we also explore her author journey from actress to author, we also end up talking about a lot of great cozy my…
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Pride and Prejudice: Rosings Park by Jane Austen
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The classic story continues. In this episode, Elizabeth visits Charlotte (and Mr Collins) at Rosings. She meets the inimitable Lady Catherine and then Darcy arrives.... Support the podcast and enjoy ad-free and bonus episodes. Try FREE for 7 days on Apple Podcasts. For other podcast platforms go to https://justsleeppodcast.com/support Or, you can s…
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107: Liz Jensen and Lucinda Hawksley - The Goldster Magazine Show Podcast
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“My son’s death will never make sense to me. But it has taught me that it’s possible to find meaning, collectively and individually, in the loss of what we love.” Liz Jensen On 3 September, Lucinda Hawksley was joined by Liz Jensen, the best-selling author of eight novels including The Ninth Life of Louis Drax, which was adapted by Hollywood into a…
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TEASER: The Prisoner of Chillon by Lord Byron (1816)
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Enjoy this brief teaser from our latest podcast episode. To listen the full version ad-free as well as get access to many more episodes and shows, get your free trial of Whisper Premium today: www.whisper.fm --------------------------------- The chill shores of Lake Geneva is our setting for this episode dedicated to Lord Byron's renowned classic, …
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A Hero of Our Time by Mikhail Lermontov (1840)
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The turbulent backdrop of Russia in the 1840s is our setting as we navigate the stirring brilliance of Mikhail Lermontov's unforgettable masterpiece, "A Hero of Our Time". There's a complex duality within its enigmatic protagonist, Pechorin. We'll find an audacious story teetering between romantic idealism and societal cynicism. Listen now to disco…
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Abel and His Great Adventure by Lucy Maud Montgomery
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Tough day ahead? Drift off to a short story from the author of Anne of Green Gables. Old Abel tells his new friend, the schoolmaster, stories about his life and love. Support the podcast and enjoy ad-free and bonus episodes. Try FREE for 7 days on Apple Podcasts. For other podcast platforms go to https://justsleeppodcast.com/support Or, you can sup…
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106: Betsy Gall and Humphrey Hawksley - The Goldster Magazine Show Podcast
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We rely on our doctors as a first port of call if we feel sick or down and, very often, the last port of call toward life’s end for ourselves or our loved ones. But what is really going through our doctors’ minds? How do they cope with the stress and trauma in their everyday working lives? Betsy Gall is a widow who was once living the American drea…
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Twenty-first century vampires are the brooding, sparkly anti-heroes of Twilight and Ann Rice— all pointy teeth and hair-product. But they used to be much weirder, scarier and sexier than that. Bram Stoker’s world-changing 1897 novel Dracula is one of the most erotic and thrilling novels in English literature—despite having the most boring opening p…
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The Work of Evil by William Croft Dickinson
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Deep within the Special Books Collection of a time-honored Scottish university, a darkly potent grimoire is secured under lock and iron in an ominously silent room. Previously owned by John, 3rd Earl of Gowrie, a notorious black magic practitioner, the book radiates a malignant presence, its malevolent forces palpably stretching beyond its confinem…
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The Marvelous Land of Oz: In the Jackdaw's Nest by L Frank Baum
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Fall asleep fast to the continuation of the story by L Frank Baum. The group decides to seek help from Glinda the Good but first, they need to get out of the jackdaw's nest that they are stuck in! Support the podcast and enjoy ad-free and bonus episodes. Try FREE for 7 days on Apple Podcasts. For other podcast platforms go to https://justsleeppodca…
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Harry Frankfurt: Kjærlighetsgrunner, Kapittel 2
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Filosof Monica Roland og Einar leser andre kapittel i Harry Frankfurts bok The Reasons of Love.By Universitetet i Agder
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The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving (1820)
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Embark on a ghostly ride through the misty pages of American literature as we delve into Washington Irving's early 19th-century classic, "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow." This episode of Sleep with Classic Books takes you to the remote hamlet of Sleepy Hollow, New York, where a spectral figure known as the Headless Horseman haunts the town's quiet lan…
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Frankenstein is English literature’s great myth about Artificial Intelligence, 200 years before A.I. existed. But the world’s most famous monster is nothing like you imagine. Who knew that he chops wood and reads Milton’s Paradise Lost? And who remembers if Frankenstein is the name of the monster, or the mad inventor who made him? Sophie and Jonty …
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The surgeon Henry Marsh picks 'the saviour of mothers' Dr Semmelweis
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The biography show where famous guests pick someone from history they admire or they love. Our only rule is they must be dead. Today neurosurgeon Dr Henry Marsh chooses “the saviour of mothers” Dr Ignaz Semmelweis The Hungarian doctor discovered the link between childbirth and puerperal fever in 19th century Vienna but he was ridiculed, ignored and…
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Emily of the New Moon by Lucy Maud Montgomery
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Fall asleep to a story from the author of Anne of Green Gables. Support the podcast and enjoy ad-free and bonus episodes. Try FREE for 7 days on Apple Podcasts. For other podcast platforms go to https://justsleeppodcast.com/support Or, you can support with a one time donation at buymeacoffee.com/justsleeppod If you like this episode, please remembe…
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Talking Back to Stories: an interview with Author Jeanne Blasberg
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Send us a text Hello Bookworms! Have you ever wondered what goes into writing a retelling of a classics story, legend, or myth? I discuss that topic and more with our guest today, author Jeanne Blasberg. She has written the book "Daughter of a Promise", and it is a modern day retelling of the Biblical story of David and Bathsheba. We talk about how…
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Harry Frankfurt: Kjærlighetsgrunner, Kapittel 1
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Førsteamanuensis i filosofi Monica Roland og Einar diskuterer Harry Frankfurts bok "The reasons of love".By Universitetet i Agder
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In this episode B+V trade short stories or rather short writings with each other and then, as per usual, discuss! First up is a short story called Where They Hide is a Mystery by Simon Van Booy and second is a selection from The Salmon of Doubt by Douglas Adams. Follow us on Instagram @heyreadthispod Our theme music was composed by James Allen.…
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Episode 178: The Impossible Planet/The Satan Pit (Big Devil!)
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Toni and Joe are joined by Adam Clegg to worship Satan and discuss the Doctor Who episodes The Impossible Planet and The Satan Pit. If you're interested in being a Friend of Rassilon, click here. Download • YouTube • RSS • Patreon • iTunes • Google Play • ESO NetworkBy Joe and Toni B. Heath
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The Scottish Chiefs by Jane Porter (1809)
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Welcome to "Sleep with Classic Books," where we journey into the tempestuous Highlands of Scotland with the captivating historical novel, "The Scottish Chiefs" by Jane Porter. How did a book from the early 19th century, born in a time of transformation, become a stronghold of storytelling might? How did Jane Porter's profound Scottish roots inspire…
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TEASER: The Last Days of Pompeii by Edward Bulwer-Lytton (1834)
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Enjoy this brief teaser from our latest podcast episode. To listen the full version ad-free as well as get access to many more episodes and shows, get your free trial of Whisper Premium today: www.whisper.fm --------------------------------- Our newest adventure takes us to ancient roman Italy and into Edward Bulwer-Lytton's masterpiece, 'The Last …
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An unexpected choice for Great Lives, the Roman Emperor Nero has a reputation for debauchery and murder. He was also surprisingly popular, at least during the early years of his reign, and the writer Conn Iggulden argues he may be a victim of bad press. The Christians decided he was the anti-christ some three centuries after he died, and the three …
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A ghostly face in the dark, a child’s hand through the window, a doleful cry: “I’d lost my way on the moor! - I’ve been a waif for twenty years!” Are we talking about Kate Bush’s 1978 hit single “Wuthering Heights”? No! It’s Emily’s Bronte’s 1847 novel of the same name, back as never before. Heathcliff and Catherine are the doomed lovers in a novel…
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Tonight's sleep story is A Costume Piece by E W Hornung. Support the podcast and enjoy ad-free and bonus episodes. Try FREE for 7 days on Apple Podcasts. For other podcast platforms go to https://justsleeppodcast.com/support Or, you can support with a one time donation at buymeacoffee.com/justsleeppod --------> Try the podcast, Calm History: https:…
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Episode 56: Criminals, Oak Trees and the Resolute Desk
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The Resolute Desk was a gift to the President as the movie National Treasure says. But did you know it involved Tasmania, Van Diemen's Land, Explorer John Franklin, Maritime Salvage Laws, Senator Lawrence S Foster, Abel Tasman, Anthony Van Diemen, Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, the HMS Resolute, Sweden's 300,000 oak trees, Rutherford B Hayes and…
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The Shadow In The Corner by Mary Elizabeth Braddon
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Prepare to be captivated by M.E. Braddon's "The Shadow in the Corner," a masterpiece of Victorian Gothic fiction that will send shivers down your spine. This chilling tale follows the arrival of Maria, a young servant girl, at the foreboding Wildheath Grange. As she settles into her new role, Maria becomes increasingly aware of a mysterious presenc…
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The Princess and the Goblin: Curdie and His Mother
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Tonight's story to help you fall asleep is the continuation of The Princess and the Goblin by George MacDonald. In this episode, Curdie tells his mother about his recent adventures. Then, the goblins get closer to the palace. Can Curdie stop them? Support the podcast and enjoy ad-free and bonus episodes. Try FREE for 7 days on Apple Podcasts. For o…
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Hey there, The Master Gardeners of Susquehanna County just finished up their annual support at the Harford Fair! We hope that if you visited the fair that you stopped in to ask questions, got answers and picked up some free seeds. I was there on Tuesday to record for this podcast and talked to over a dozen individuals/groups about why they come to …
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105: Sarah Stacey and Humphrey Hawksley - The Goldster Magazine Show Podcast
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Sarah Stacey is one of the most knowledgeable and connected journalists in the field of health and well-being. Back in the 1990s, she detected a paradigm shift in healthcare toward lifestyle, nutrition and generally healthier living that prevented sickness rather than tackle it once it took grip. First at the Telegraph, as long-time health editor o…
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