Episodes

  • Late Mattia Pascal - Luigi Pirandello

    Late Mattia Pascal - Luigi Pirandello
    Sep 5 2026
    "Late Mattia Pascal" by Luigi Pirandello delves into the complexities of identity and the human condition through the life of Mattia Pascal, who escapes a dismal existence marked by poverty and an unhappy marriage. After a fateful adventure in Monte Carlo, he seizes the chance to reinvent himself, shedding his old identity for a new life filled with promise. However, as he grapples with the isolation and disillusionment that accompany his transformation, he ultimately finds himself estranged from his past and unable to reclaim his original self. This poignant exploration of selfhood, reality, and the often ironic twists of fate resonates deeply today, reminding us of the fragility of identity and the existential dilemmas that arise when one attempts to break free from societal expectations and personal history. Pirandello's wit and insight into the human experience make this novel a timeless reflection on the search for meaning in a world that can feel both liberating and confining.
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    8 hrs and 42 mins
  • American Diary of a Japanese Girl-Yone Noguchi

    American Diary of a Japanese Girl-Yone Noguchi
    Aug 24 2026
    Immerse yourself in the captivating narrative of Mattia Pascal, raised in a quaint Italian town reminiscent of the authors own childhood. Pascals carefree youth is marked by missed opportunities, slowly depleting his familys resources. Misfortune strikes in adulthood, as he is tricked into poverty and marries unhappily, a union further marred by sorrow. A daring escape to Monte Carlo sees him entrusting his fate to Lady Luck, who gifts him a new identity and the means to sustain it. Yet, as years pass, he finds himself yearning for his old life, only to discover hes a forgotten man in his own hometown. This novel by Pirandello elegantly weaves themes of identity and reality, peppered with wit and irony, masterfully narrated by Peter Tucker.
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    4 hrs and 29 mins
  • Late Mattia Pascal - Luigi Pirandello

    Late Mattia Pascal - Luigi Pirandello
    Aug 23 2026
    "Late Mattia Pascal" by Luigi Pirandello delves into the complexities of identity and the human condition through the life of Mattia Pascal, who escapes a dismal existence marked by poverty and an unhappy marriage. After a fateful adventure in Monte Carlo, he seizes the chance to reinvent himself, shedding his old identity for a new life filled with promise. However, as he grapples with the isolation and disillusionment that accompany his transformation, he ultimately finds himself estranged from his past and unable to reclaim his original self. This poignant exploration of selfhood, reality, and the often ironic twists of fate resonates deeply today, reminding us of the fragility of identity and the existential dilemmas that arise when one attempts to break free from societal expectations and personal history. Pirandello's wit and insight into the human experience make this novel a timeless reflection on the search for meaning in a world that can feel both liberating and confining.
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    8 hrs and 42 mins
  • Fidelity-Susan Glaspell

    Fidelity-Susan Glaspell
    Aug 23 2026
    Immerse yourself in the captivating narrative of Mattia Pascal, raised in a quaint Italian town reminiscent of the authors own childhood. Pascals carefree youth is marked by missed opportunities, slowly depleting his familys resources. Misfortune strikes in adulthood, as he is tricked into poverty and marries unhappily, a union further marred by sorrow. A daring escape to Monte Carlo sees him entrusting his fate to Lady Luck, who gifts him a new identity and the means to sustain it. Yet, as years pass, he finds himself yearning for his old life, only to discover hes a forgotten man in his own hometown. This novel by Pirandello elegantly weaves themes of identity and reality, peppered with wit and irony, masterfully narrated by Peter Tucker.
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    9 hrs and 11 mins
  • Isaac Bickerstaff, Physician and Astrologer-Richard Steele

    Isaac Bickerstaff, Physician and Astrologer-Richard Steele
    Aug 22 2026
    Immerse yourself in the captivating narrative of Mattia Pascal, raised in a quaint Italian town reminiscent of the authors own childhood. Pascals carefree youth is marked by missed opportunities, slowly depleting his familys resources. Misfortune strikes in adulthood, as he is tricked into poverty and marries unhappily, a union further marred by sorrow. A daring escape to Monte Carlo sees him entrusting his fate to Lady Luck, who gifts him a new identity and the means to sustain it. Yet, as years pass, he finds himself yearning for his old life, only to discover hes a forgotten man in his own hometown. This novel by Pirandello elegantly weaves themes of identity and reality, peppered with wit and irony, masterfully narrated by Peter Tucker.
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    5 hrs and 34 mins
  • Genji Monogatari (The Tale of Genji, Version 2)-Murasaki Shikibu

    Genji Monogatari (The Tale of Genji, Version 2)-Murasaki Shikibu
    Aug 21 2026
    Immerse yourself in the captivating narrative of Mattia Pascal, raised in a quaint Italian town reminiscent of the authors own childhood. Pascals carefree youth is marked by missed opportunities, slowly depleting his familys resources. Misfortune strikes in adulthood, as he is tricked into poverty and marries unhappily, a union further marred by sorrow. A daring escape to Monte Carlo sees him entrusting his fate to Lady Luck, who gifts him a new identity and the means to sustain it. Yet, as years pass, he finds himself yearning for his old life, only to discover hes a forgotten man in his own hometown. This novel by Pirandello elegantly weaves themes of identity and reality, peppered with wit and irony, masterfully narrated by Peter Tucker.
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    8 hrs and 2 mins
  • Rebellion-Joseph Patterson

    Rebellion-Joseph Patterson
    Aug 20 2026
    Immerse yourself in the captivating narrative of Mattia Pascal, raised in a quaint Italian town reminiscent of the authors own childhood. Pascals carefree youth is marked by missed opportunities, slowly depleting his familys resources. Misfortune strikes in adulthood, as he is tricked into poverty and marries unhappily, a union further marred by sorrow. A daring escape to Monte Carlo sees him entrusting his fate to Lady Luck, who gifts him a new identity and the means to sustain it. Yet, as years pass, he finds himself yearning for his old life, only to discover hes a forgotten man in his own hometown. This novel by Pirandello elegantly weaves themes of identity and reality, peppered with wit and irony, masterfully narrated by Peter Tucker.
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    6 hrs and 42 mins
  • Tattlings of a Retired Politician-Forrest Crissey

    Tattlings of a Retired Politician-Forrest Crissey
    Aug 19 2026
    Immerse yourself in the captivating narrative of Mattia Pascal, raised in a quaint Italian town reminiscent of the authors own childhood. Pascals carefree youth is marked by missed opportunities, slowly depleting his familys resources. Misfortune strikes in adulthood, as he is tricked into poverty and marries unhappily, a union further marred by sorrow. A daring escape to Monte Carlo sees him entrusting his fate to Lady Luck, who gifts him a new identity and the means to sustain it. Yet, as years pass, he finds himself yearning for his old life, only to discover hes a forgotten man in his own hometown. This novel by Pirandello elegantly weaves themes of identity and reality, peppered with wit and irony, masterfully narrated by Peter Tucker.
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    5 hrs and 26 mins