A reading of Lord Jim, by Joseph Conrad, presented by Maine Maritime Academy's Nutting Memorial Library. Join us each week for an installment of the story, one of tragedy, adventure, and redemption that begins with a life-changing decision made by a young sailor in a moment of crisis.
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Novel Conversations is a podcast summarizing the world’s greatest works of classic literature: you get the whole story from cover to cover. If CliffsNotes had an audio-bestfriend, it would be us! Each episode, Frank Lavallo hosts two readers, and the three of them share their reactions to the story and read their favorite passages along the way. If you're looking for a good story, you're in the right place. *This podcast is a production of the Ohio Film Tax Credit.
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In this world of modern day spying, Joseph Conrad's spy story, The Secret Agent, is very pertinent. It deals with the over reaching influence of politics in everyday life, the sordid underbelly that lies beneath our civilization's sophisticated veneer, the strange persuasive power of anarchy, unbridled capitalism and its tragic consequences and the scourge of terrorism, exploitation and espionage. In an uncannily prophetic plot, The Secret Agent portrays a sinister scheme to bomb the famous ...
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First published in 1902 as a serial in Pall Mall Magazine, the adventure novel follows the disrupting events onboard a steamboat after it takes a perilous course at sea, which triggers a state of mayhem onboard the steamer. Furthermore, the incident prompts the crew to gradually reveal their true nature which is brought to light in the time of crisis. Interestingly, the tale is believed to possess some autobiographical elements taken from Conrad’s own experiences at sea, which provide the no ...
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1001 Stories From The Gilded Age (Formerly 1001 Greatest Love & Life Stories) brings you a wide mix of classic short stories and long-form family-friendly novels, a perfect mix of timeless classics from another age - when life was slower, men and women dressed well in public, , and courtesy, manners, and morals were practiced. From this age comes great stories from woman authors as well as popular stories such as The Secret Garden, Anne of Green Gables and Black Beauty. Our "Gilded Age' coll ...
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"October’s Children" is an episodic full-cast paranormal mystery/horror audio drama set in a small college town in New England. "October’s Children" focuses on a small, diverse group of 20- and 30-somethings trying to survive the trials and tribulations of ‘everyday’ life in Wolfbrook, New Hampshire. Unbeknownst to them at series start, the group will face increasingly strange and dangerous situations as the boundaries between our world and another fade, and monstrous creatures begin to infi ...
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Mindfulness for the Thinking Mind. A soothing, soporific voice with which to calm and center yourself. Episodes on themes as diverse as walking, sleeping, stretching, anxiety, worldly possessions, positive affirmations, lunch hours, and morning commutes. Meditations and sleep stories for every occasion at any stage of life. From Shakespeare to the Stoics, Coleridge to the Platonists, the Buddha to the Transcendentalists, we'll borrow our wisdom from the best who have ever thought, and streng ...
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With her super-sensitive sense of smell, sixteen year-old Kaia Smith is used to not fitting in. So when she receives an invitation from Dr. Vadim Grigori to participate in the Grigori Young Scholars Program with its promise that she will meet others like herself, she jumps at the chance. But what is the GYSP really about? Why are the faculty so interested in the story of the Fall of the Watchers? Why are they obsessed with antimony? And what role will GYSP participants like Kaia play in thei ...
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America’s premier publisher of serious conservative books. Learn more at http://www.encounterbooks.com. Follow Encounter Books on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
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Apples and Snakes is England's leading spoken word poetry organisation, with artists at its heart. Spoken word trailblazers, we exist to champion the development of extraordinary artists, amplify ignored voices and to challenge expectations of what poetry is and can be. Our latest audio project – Apples and Snakes: The Podcast, explores what it means to be Black, British and a poet or spoken word artist. Apples and Snakes: The Podcast was produced by Natalie Fiawoo, with audio production by ...
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133: “An Outpost of Progress” by Joseph Conrad
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If you enjoyed this episode, consider joining our Patreon. Your support helps us keep the show running. Find out more at http://www.patreon.com/whyisthisgoodpodcast In this episode, we discuss “An Outpost of Progress” by Joseph Conrad. What can we learn from this classic story? How can a story incorporate a “thesis statement”? Can we step back from…
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"Treasure Island" by Robert Louis Stevenson
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In Robert Louis Stevenson's seminal adventure novel "Treasure Island." The story follows young Jim Hawkins' journey aboard a pirate vessel, chasing hidden treasure and battling the fearsome Long John Silver. The novel's iconic pirate imagery, and rich and complex characters have made it a timeless classic in the adventure sub-genre. Learn more abou…
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A Handful of Dust by Evelyn Waugh is a satirical novel that follows the lives of members of London's wealthy elite. The focus of our story, Tony Last, his wife Brenda, and their son John Andrew, endure hardship and turmoil. By utilizing a satirical stance for the narrative, Waugh paints a farcical, tragic picture of 20th century religion and morali…
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132: “The Island of the Immortals” by Ursula K Le Guin
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FEED DROP: Thoughts From A Page - Dixon, Descending
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Hey there listeners! We're nearly ready to get started with the next season of Novel Conversations, but in the meantime, we have a show that we think you'll love! If you enjoy this episode, be sure to go give Thoughts From A Page a follow. We appreciate it! We'll be back with fresh episodes of Novel Conversations before you know it. Thanks! Learn m…
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POOR DEAR MARGARET KIRBY by KATHLEEN NORRIS
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meA wealthy young San Francisco married couple whose lives seem to be growing apart suddenly experience a financial calamity and things turn from bad to worse.. This is a powerful story of the strength of the human spirit and the ability that some people have to change their lives for the better after being faced with the worst.. Check out our new …
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One of Mark Twain's most popular stories, this one captures some of the differences between man and woman,and explores the mystery of how they get along in the first place.By Jon Hagadorn Podcast Host
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If you enjoyed this episode, consider joining our Patreon. Your support helps us keep the show running. Find out more at http://www.patreon.com/whyisthisgoodpodcast In this episode, we discuss “Jeffty is Five” by Harlan Ellison. What can we learn from this nostalgic story? How does the ending wrap up the arc of the story? How can we tell which char…
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In our latest episode, Yomi speaks to Jeremiah about his poetry journey, touching on the various mediums that Jeremiah has experimented with through his work. They talk on exploring poetry commercially, navigating poetry as a multidisciplinary artist and how you find yourself through these transitions. Jeremiah shares his poem 'On my paternal and m…
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If you enjoyed this episode, consider joining our Patreon. Your support helps us keep the show running. Find out more at http://www.patreon.com/whyisthisgoodpodcast In this episode, we discuss “Barn Burning” by William Faulkner. What can we learn from this richly voiced story? How can we develop a stream-of-consciousness voice for a story? How can …
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S3 EP13 | Courtney Conrad - Keeping the faith
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This week, Courtney joins Yomi in discussing what keeps them going. They touch on the value of community, taking things at your own pace and not limiting yourself. Courtney walks through different moments that have been pivotal, exploring religion, culture and other elements that feed into your authenticity. Courtney shares her poem ‘Extradition of…
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If you enjoyed this episode, consider joining our Patreon. Your support helps us keep the show running. Find out more at http://www.patreon.com/whyisthisgoodpodcast In this episode, we discuss “Separating” by John Updike. What can we learn from this vivid and careful short story? Can we say anything about the voice of this story? How does a story c…
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Mr. Craven experiences some vivid dreams while traveling in Switzerland- dreams calling him back to the garden. On the long train ride home he remembers with regret how he treated his young son, blaming him for his wife's death, and wonders how he has fared.By me
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THE SECRET GARDEN (CHAPS 25-26) by FRANCES HODGSON BURNETT
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Chapter 25 begins with the Robin's "birds'eye" view of the children in the garden . While the mother robin sits on her eggs she finds herself fascinated by Colin, Later, on rainy days, Colin and Mary explore the huge gouse, and get their exercize inside. Chapter 26_ The children and Ben sing the Doxology from church, including the words "Praise God…
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THE SECRET GARDEN (CHAP 24) by FRANCES HODGSON BURNETT
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Colin and Mary , Dickon and Ben Weatherstaff keep up their rituals of thinking of "the magic" while Colin gets stronger day by day. Dickon shows Colin some exercises to improve his strength.By me
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S3 EP12 | Roger Robinson on being unapologetically you
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In this week’s episode, Yomi speaks to Roger about his experience in different poetry scenes. They talk on the different dynamic talent that Roger has encountered and how it has highlighted the value of individuality. Roger discusses his relationship with music and how balancing different crafts feeds into his creativity. Roger shares his poem ‘Jan…
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128: “It’s Such a Beautiful Day” by Isaac Asimov
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THE SECRET GARDEN (CHAP 23) by FRANCES HODGSON BURNETT
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Chapter 23-MAGIC-Colin brings all his friends plus Ben Weatherstaff together in the garden to celebrate the magic that the garden brings to each of them, ANDROID USERS- 1001 Stories From The Old West at Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/0c2fc0cGwJBcPfyC8NWNTw 1001 Radio Days right here at Google Podcasts FREE: https://podcasts.google.com/search…
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'The End of The Affair" by Graham Greene
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Graham Greene's final contribution to his 4 "Catholic Series" novels, The End of the Affair tells the story of Maurice Bendrix and his internal struggles navigating an affair with his partner, Catherine Walston. The novel's deeply introspective narrative is contrasted by the escalation of WWII in 1940s England. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis…
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If you enjoyed this episode, consider joining our Patreon. Your support helps us keep the show running. Find out more at http://www.patreon.com/whyisthisgoodpodcast In this episode, we discuss “The Frog King” by Garth Greenwell. What can we learn from this quiet portrait of a human relationship? Is there conflict in this story? Does a story need co…
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THE SECRET GARDEN (CHAPS 21-22) FRANCES HODGSON BURNETT
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Colin finally comes out to enjoy the secret garden for a full day and he is literally brought back to life. Ben Weatherstaff discovers them in the garden and launches a tirade against Mary until he sees Colin...at which point he becomes confused. APPLE .USERS New! 1001 True Stories with Brian Tremblay https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-true…
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In Conrad's landmark novel from 1899, English sailor Charles Marlow describes his voyage into the interior of the African jungle aboard a Belgian shipping vessel. The work levees a striking criticism of the imperial mindset of its era, reflected in its inclusion as one of the greatest texts of Western literature. Learn more about your ad choices. V…
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THE SECRET GARDEN (CHAPS 19-20) FRANCES HODGSON BURNETT
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Mary succeeds in bringing Colin outside to the secret garden and the transformation begins... APPLE .USERS New! 1001 True Stories with Brian Tremblay https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-true-stories-with-brian-tremblay/id1726451725 Catch 1001 Stories From The Old West- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-stories-from-the-old-west/id16…
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If you enjoyed this episode, consider joining our Patreon. Your support helps us keep the show running. Find out more at http://www.patreon.com/whyisthisgoodpodcast In this episode, we discuss “The Destructors” by Graham Greene. What can we learn from this quick but complex story? How can group dynamics be quickly introduced in a story? How can the…
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THE SECRET GARDEN (CHAPS 17-18) FRANCES HODGSON BURNETT
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Mary is awakened to the sound of terrible screaming and heads for Colin's room to give him a sound berating for his actions. An agreement is later reached to give Colin access to the garden. APPLE .USERS New! 1001 True Stories with Brian Tremblay https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-true-stories-with-brian-tremblay/id1726451725 Catch 1001 Sto…
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'To Kill A Mockingbird' by Harper Lee
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One of the greatest all-time works of American fiction, 'To Kill A Mockingbird' is a timeless account of the American South as seen through the eyes of a young girl named Scout. The novel's warm and approachable dissection of gender, society, and race have made it an enduring staple of the American literary canon. Learn more about your ad choices. …
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Mary awakes to a beautiful spring day and rushes down to the garden where she finds her friend Dickon in a conversation with a crow he calls Soot. Later an argument breaks out with Colin over her not choosing to visit him that morning . APPLE .USERS New! 1001 True Stories with Brian Tremblay https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-true-stories-w…
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125: “Button, Button” by Richard Matheson
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If you enjoyed this episode, consider joining our Patreon. Your support helps us keep the show running. Find out more at http://www.patreon.com/whyisthisgoodpodcast In this episode, we discuss “Button, Button” by Richard Matheson. What can we learn from this deceptively simple story? What does it mean that a story’s ending should be surprising yet …
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THE SECRET GARDEN (CHAPS 13-14) by FRANCES HODGSON BURNETT
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Mary discovers the source of the crying sounds she has been hearing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Jon Hagadorn Podcast Host
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S3 EP11 | BREIS - Its important to feel seen
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In our latest episode Yomi talks with Breis about balancing his life as a poet, author, hip hop educator and MC. They discuss business in poetry and Breis reflects on some of his proudest moments and how his work and outlook have evolved over time. Breis shares his poem ‘Only Human’ Apples and Snakes:The Podcast is hosted by Yomi Sode with Sound pr…
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'20,000 Leagues Under The Sea' by Jules Verne
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20,000 Leagues Under The Sea is classic science-adventure novel written by Jules Verne, and released serially through 1870. It tells the story of the Nautilus, a futuristic deep-sea submarine, and its long voyages through the ocean's depths through the eyes of our protagonist, the marine biologist Professor Aronnax, who is captive aboard the vessel…
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THE SECRET GARDEN (CHAPS 11-12) FRANCES HODGSON BURNETT
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Mary makes a new friend in the garden and later is called in to meet the master of the house who has returned. APPLE USERS New! 1001 True Stories with Brian Tremblay https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-true-stories-with-brian-tremblay/id1726451725 Catch 1001 Stories From The Old West- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-stories-from-t…
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THE SECRET GARDEN ( CHAPS 9-10) by FRANCES HODGSON BUIRNETT
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Mary is gifted a jump rope by Martha and uses it all around the property. She also starts working on the secret garden, moving grass and weeds out of the way so new growth can come up. APPLE USERS New! 1001 True Stories with Brian Tremblay https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-true-stories-with-brian-tremblay/id1726451725 Catch 1001 Stories Fr…
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If you enjoyed this episode, consider joining our Patreon. Your support helps us keep the show running. Find out more at http://www.patreon.com/whyisthisgoodpodcast In this episode, we discuss “Civil Peace” by Chinua Achebe. What can we learn from this own-voice story? How can a story use a refrain or leitmotif? How can a theme or exploration of a …
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S3 EP10 | Miss Jacqui - It takes a lot of heart
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In this week's episode Yomi and Miss Jacqui discuss social influences, being a multidisciplinary artist and accessibility in the industry. Miss Jacqui talks about being human and how her work highlights the emotions that we all feel but don’t know how to articulate. Miss Jacqui reads the poem version of her song ‘Body Beautiful’…
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Emily Bronte's only novel, Wuthering Heights tells the story of the turbulent relationships between the Earnshaws and the Lintons, two families of landed gentry in 1847 West Yorkshire. In its time, the novel was controversial for its depictions of cruelty and abuse, and for its challenges to Victorian ideals and morality. In the time since however,…
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THE SECRET GARDEN (CHAPS 7-8) FRANCES HODGSON BURNETT
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Mary, with the help of her friend the robin, and a strong breeze, finds the key to the door of the secret garden. Enjoy 'The Secret Garden' now at 1001 Greatest Love & Life Stories APPLE USERS New! 1001 True Stories with Brian Tremblay https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-true-stories-with-brian-tremblay/id1726451725 Catch 1001 Stories From T…
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THE SECRET GARDEN (CHAPS 5-6) FRANCES HODGSON BURNETT
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Mary finds herself alone in the 100 room manor and decides to do some exploring, which she has been told not to do. She hears sounds of a child crying but can't locate where the sounds are coming from. 30 Days of Lovecraft Now At 1001 Ghost, Chiller, and Lovecraft! APPLE USERS New! 1001 True Stories with Brian Tremblay https://podcasts.apple.com/us…
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If you enjoyed this episode, consider joining our Patreon. Your support helps us keep the show running. Find out more at http://www.patreon.com/whyisthisgoodpodcast In this episode, we discuss “Woman at Exhibition” by E. Lily Yu. What can we learn from this brief story? How can real-life, historical people be incorporated into speculative fiction? …
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S3 EP09 | Ragz CV - It's all about the community
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Yomi talks to Ryan about the power of community and the importance of supporting young people. Ryan plays homage to those who have fed into finding his purpose, whilst also speaking on the frustrations he experienced that have fuelled him towards his path. Ryan reads his poem ‘Don't let the ends be the end’ Apples and Snakes: The Podcast is hosted …
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Titled "The Life and Strange Surprizing Adventures of Robinson Crusoe, of York, Mariner: Who Lived Eight and Twenty Years, All Alone in an Un-inhabited Island on the Coast of America, Near the Mouth of the Great River of Oroonoque; Having Been Cast on Shore by Shipwreck, Wherein All the Men Perished but Himself. With an Account how he was at last a…
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THE SECRET GARDEN (CHAPS 3-4) by FRANCES HODGSON BURNETT
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Mary arrives at the lonely Mistlethwaith Manor in Yorkshire and is taken to her room, where she soon meets a young maid named Martha who is kind to Mary despite Mary's attitude. Later Mary explores the gardens and meets the old gardener Ben Weatherstaff, who is also kind to her. He introduces her to a Robin who takes an interest in her. Follow our …
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THE SECRET GARDEN (CHAPS 1-2) FRANCIS BURNETT HODGSON
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A little girl named Mary , who is living with her mother in India, suddenly finds herself alone when a deadly disease kills most of the people around her. Suddenly orphaned, she is sent to her Uncle's large home in England. ANDROID USERS- 1001 True Stories with Brian Tremblay https://open.spotify.com/episode/1EOZTL42pg0szYdYV7mwMC?si=SCPAOiSgQiyo0Z…
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122: “Car Crash While Hitchhiking” by Denis Johnson
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If you enjoyed this episode, consider joining our Patreon. Your support helps us keep the show running. Find out more at http://www.patreon.com/whyisthisgoodpodcast In this episode, we discuss “Car Crash While Hitchhiking” by Denis Johnson. What can we learn from this great little story? What is a writer’s “eye”? How does sentence structure help de…
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S3 EP08 | Joshua Idehen - You gotta get your hands dirty
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This week, Yomi and Joshua discuss the “urgency” of writing. Joshua explores the impactful moments in his artistic career. Reminiscing on the integral people he’s met along the way, from poetry nights to performing to the King of Sweden on national television. Joshua reads his poem ‘Its closing time’ Apples and Snakes: The Podcast is hosted by Yomi…
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This classic of English literature was originally penned under the name "Currer Bell", and details the story of the titular Jane as she struggles to find comfort and self-worth through the ups and downs of her life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Evergreen Podcasts
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THE WRECK by GUY de MAUPASSANT (From our 1001 Greatest Love Stories Collection)
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While enjoying the company of an old friend, a middle-aged man recalls his unusual New Year's Eve trapped by a rushing tide aboard a wrecked schooner with a younger woman who had come with her father and sisters to sketch it before the wrecked hull was swept away by the ocean. Soon they were trapped by the wind and the rising sea,not knowing if the…
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1001 LOVE & LIFE STORIES DECLAN SHARES HIS STORY WITH ERICA
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ANDROID USERS- 1001 True Stories with Brian Tremblay https://open.spotify.com/episode/1EOZTL42pg0szYdYV7mwMC?si=SCPAOiSgQiyo0ZSO_OFDyw&nd=1&dlsi=012b3f28347743d5 1001's Best of Jack London at Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2HzkpdKeWJgUU9rbx3NqgF 1001 Stories From The Old West at Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0c2fc0cGwJBcPfyC8NWNTw …
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