Episodes

  • 039 - Coming Home--A Cry

    039 - Coming Home--A Cry
    Feb 24 2026
    Thomas Hardys Far from the Madding Crowd (1874) is a captivating exploration of English rural life, infused with the authors signature touch for tragedy. Originally published anonymously as a monthly magazine serial, it quickly garnered both a devoted readership and critical acclaim. Virginia Woolf praised it as a masterpiece, noting the perfect blend of character and setting that brings to life the essence of its time. This novel is often seen as an early work of feminist literature, featuring the strong-willed Bathsheba Everdene, who defies societal norms by running her own farm. While her passionate nature leads her into some grave mistakes, Hardy crafts a character filled with resilience, intelligence, and a touch of good fortune, allowing her to rise above her youthful misjudgments.
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    8 mins
  • 038 - Rain--One Solitary Meets Another

    038 - Rain--One Solitary Meets Another
    Feb 23 2026
    Thomas Hardys Far from the Madding Crowd (1874) is a captivating exploration of English rural life, infused with the authors signature touch for tragedy. Originally published anonymously as a monthly magazine serial, it quickly garnered both a devoted readership and critical acclaim. Virginia Woolf praised it as a masterpiece, noting the perfect blend of character and setting that brings to life the essence of its time. This novel is often seen as an early work of feminist literature, featuring the strong-willed Bathsheba Everdene, who defies societal norms by running her own farm. While her passionate nature leads her into some grave mistakes, Hardy crafts a character filled with resilience, intelligence, and a touch of good fortune, allowing her to rise above her youthful misjudgments.
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    8 mins
  • 037 - The Storm--The Two Together

    037 - The Storm--The Two Together
    Feb 22 2026
    Thomas Hardys Far from the Madding Crowd (1874) is a captivating exploration of English rural life, infused with the authors signature touch for tragedy. Originally published anonymously as a monthly magazine serial, it quickly garnered both a devoted readership and critical acclaim. Virginia Woolf praised it as a masterpiece, noting the perfect blend of character and setting that brings to life the essence of its time. This novel is often seen as an early work of feminist literature, featuring the strong-willed Bathsheba Everdene, who defies societal norms by running her own farm. While her passionate nature leads her into some grave mistakes, Hardy crafts a character filled with resilience, intelligence, and a touch of good fortune, allowing her to rise above her youthful misjudgments.
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    15 mins
  • 036 - Wealth in Jeopardy--The Revel

    036 - Wealth in Jeopardy--The Revel
    Feb 21 2026
    Thomas Hardys Far from the Madding Crowd (1874) is a captivating exploration of English rural life, infused with the authors signature touch for tragedy. Originally published anonymously as a monthly magazine serial, it quickly garnered both a devoted readership and critical acclaim. Virginia Woolf praised it as a masterpiece, noting the perfect blend of character and setting that brings to life the essence of its time. This novel is often seen as an early work of feminist literature, featuring the strong-willed Bathsheba Everdene, who defies societal norms by running her own farm. While her passionate nature leads her into some grave mistakes, Hardy crafts a character filled with resilience, intelligence, and a touch of good fortune, allowing her to rise above her youthful misjudgments.
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    18 mins
  • 035 - At an Upper Window

    035 - At an Upper Window
    Feb 20 2026
    Thomas Hardys Far from the Madding Crowd (1874) is a captivating exploration of English rural life, infused with the authors signature touch for tragedy. Originally published anonymously as a monthly magazine serial, it quickly garnered both a devoted readership and critical acclaim. Virginia Woolf praised it as a masterpiece, noting the perfect blend of character and setting that brings to life the essence of its time. This novel is often seen as an early work of feminist literature, featuring the strong-willed Bathsheba Everdene, who defies societal norms by running her own farm. While her passionate nature leads her into some grave mistakes, Hardy crafts a character filled with resilience, intelligence, and a touch of good fortune, allowing her to rise above her youthful misjudgments.
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    8 mins
  • 034 - Home Again--A Trickster

    034 - Home Again--A Trickster
    Feb 19 2026
    Thomas Hardys Far from the Madding Crowd (1874) is a captivating exploration of English rural life, infused with the authors signature touch for tragedy. Originally published anonymously as a monthly magazine serial, it quickly garnered both a devoted readership and critical acclaim. Virginia Woolf praised it as a masterpiece, noting the perfect blend of character and setting that brings to life the essence of its time. This novel is often seen as an early work of feminist literature, featuring the strong-willed Bathsheba Everdene, who defies societal norms by running her own farm. While her passionate nature leads her into some grave mistakes, Hardy crafts a character filled with resilience, intelligence, and a touch of good fortune, allowing her to rise above her youthful misjudgments.
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    20 mins
  • 033 - In the Sun--A Harbinger

    033 - In the Sun--A Harbinger
    Feb 18 2026
    Thomas Hardys Far from the Madding Crowd (1874) is a captivating exploration of English rural life, infused with the authors signature touch for tragedy. Originally published anonymously as a monthly magazine serial, it quickly garnered both a devoted readership and critical acclaim. Virginia Woolf praised it as a masterpiece, noting the perfect blend of character and setting that brings to life the essence of its time. This novel is often seen as an early work of feminist literature, featuring the strong-willed Bathsheba Everdene, who defies societal norms by running her own farm. While her passionate nature leads her into some grave mistakes, Hardy crafts a character filled with resilience, intelligence, and a touch of good fortune, allowing her to rise above her youthful misjudgments.
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    14 mins
  • 032 - Night--Horses Tramping

    032 - Night--Horses Tramping
    Feb 17 2026
    Thomas Hardys Far from the Madding Crowd (1874) is a captivating exploration of English rural life, infused with the authors signature touch for tragedy. Originally published anonymously as a monthly magazine serial, it quickly garnered both a devoted readership and critical acclaim. Virginia Woolf praised it as a masterpiece, noting the perfect blend of character and setting that brings to life the essence of its time. This novel is often seen as an early work of feminist literature, featuring the strong-willed Bathsheba Everdene, who defies societal norms by running her own farm. While her passionate nature leads her into some grave mistakes, Hardy crafts a character filled with resilience, intelligence, and a touch of good fortune, allowing her to rise above her youthful misjudgments.
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    20 mins