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Esther

Esther

Written by: Jean Racine
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Immerse yourself in a tapestry of courage, sacrifice, and divine intervention as we explore the theme of Esther in this captivating podcast. Each episode features a new complete audiobook, delving into narratives that reflect the strength of women, the complexities of leadership, and the moral dilemmas faced in times of crisis. Drawing inspiration from the timeless story of Esther, listeners are invited to reflect on the power of faith and resilience against the backdrop of historical and cultural struggles. This is not a single story but a series of unique explorations that highlight the human spirit's capacity for hope and redemption. With every episode, discover a new book that resonates with the themes of bravery and justice, expanding your understanding of the enduring legacy of Esther's tale. Engage with diverse perspectives and narratives that continue to inspire and provoke thought across generations.Copyright Tragedy Genre Art Social Sciences World
Episodes
  • Old Scrooge-Charles Augustus Scott

    Old Scrooge-Charles Augustus Scott
    Aug 20 2026
    Esther — the first of Racine's two sacred dramas — is a tragedy in the Aristotelian acceptation of the term, as being concerned with a great and noble action, and calculated to excite generous pity and fear, though the denouement is a happy one for the heroine and her compatriots. It was composed by Racine when he was in his fiftieth year, and acted at the Maison de Saint Cyr in 1689. The incidents are in strict accordance with the Biblical narrative. In " Esther " Racine for the first time introduces a Chorus, as in the ancient Greek drama, whose songs set to music by Moreau gratefully relieved the monotony of the somewhat stilted dialogue. The unity of place is, moreover, observed less rigidly than usual, a change of scene (though still within the limits of the royal palace) accompanying the rise of the curtain for each of the three Acts. (Summary by the translator) Cast List Prologue(Piety): Alan Mapstone Esther(Queen of Persia): ShrimpPhish Ahasuerus(King of Persia): Algy Pug Mordecai: Alan Mapstone Haman: Papa Phish Zeresh: Inkell Hydaspes: Greg Giordano Asaph: Beeswaxcandle Elizabeth: Sonali Ekka A Jewish Maiden: Agnes Robert Behr Another Maiden: Inkell Another Maiden: Jessie Percival Youngest Maiden: Rapunzelina Stage Directions: Larry Wilson
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    1 hr and 39 mins
  • Purgatory of St. Patrick-Pedro Calderón de la Barca

    Purgatory of St. Patrick-Pedro Calderón de la Barca
    Aug 20 2026
    Esther — the first of Racine's two sacred dramas — is a tragedy in the Aristotelian acceptation of the term, as being concerned with a great and noble action, and calculated to excite generous pity and fear, though the denouement is a happy one for the heroine and her compatriots. It was composed by Racine when he was in his fiftieth year, and acted at the Maison de Saint Cyr in 1689. The incidents are in strict accordance with the Biblical narrative. In " Esther " Racine for the first time introduces a Chorus, as in the ancient Greek drama, whose songs set to music by Moreau gratefully relieved the monotony of the somewhat stilted dialogue. The unity of place is, moreover, observed less rigidly than usual, a change of scene (though still within the limits of the royal palace) accompanying the rise of the curtain for each of the three Acts. (Summary by the translator) Cast List Prologue(Piety): Alan Mapstone Esther(Queen of Persia): ShrimpPhish Ahasuerus(King of Persia): Algy Pug Mordecai: Alan Mapstone Haman: Papa Phish Zeresh: Inkell Hydaspes: Greg Giordano Asaph: Beeswaxcandle Elizabeth: Sonali Ekka A Jewish Maiden: Agnes Robert Behr Another Maiden: Inkell Another Maiden: Jessie Percival Youngest Maiden: Rapunzelina Stage Directions: Larry Wilson
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    2 hrs and 52 mins
  • Frailty and Hypocrisy (Figaro Trilogy #3)-Pierre Beaumarchais

    Frailty and Hypocrisy (Figaro Trilogy #3)-Pierre Beaumarchais
    Aug 18 2026
    Esther — the first of Racine's two sacred dramas — is a tragedy in the Aristotelian acceptation of the term, as being concerned with a great and noble action, and calculated to excite generous pity and fear, though the denouement is a happy one for the heroine and her compatriots. It was composed by Racine when he was in his fiftieth year, and acted at the Maison de Saint Cyr in 1689. The incidents are in strict accordance with the Biblical narrative. In " Esther " Racine for the first time introduces a Chorus, as in the ancient Greek drama, whose songs set to music by Moreau gratefully relieved the monotony of the somewhat stilted dialogue. The unity of place is, moreover, observed less rigidly than usual, a change of scene (though still within the limits of the royal palace) accompanying the rise of the curtain for each of the three Acts. (Summary by the translator) Cast List Prologue(Piety): Alan Mapstone Esther(Queen of Persia): ShrimpPhish Ahasuerus(King of Persia): Algy Pug Mordecai: Alan Mapstone Haman: Papa Phish Zeresh: Inkell Hydaspes: Greg Giordano Asaph: Beeswaxcandle Elizabeth: Sonali Ekka A Jewish Maiden: Agnes Robert Behr Another Maiden: Inkell Another Maiden: Jessie Percival Youngest Maiden: Rapunzelina Stage Directions: Larry Wilson
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    2 hrs and 8 mins
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