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Leda

Leda

Written by: Aldous Huxley
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Immerse yourself in a realm where beauty, desire, and the complexities of human relationships intertwine, as suggested by the evocative title. This podcast invites you to explore the themes of passion, transformation, and the intricate dance between love and art through a rotating collection of audiobooks. Each episode features a new complete audiobook that delves into the depths of emotional experience, reflecting on the timeless allure of beauty and the profound connections it inspires. From poetic reflections on mythology to poignant insights into personal relationships, this series offers a rich tapestry of narratives that resonate with the essence of Leda. Join us on this journey of discovery, where every episode reveals a new story, inviting you to ponder the multifaceted nature of desire and the enduring impact of beauty in our lives.Copyright Single Author Genre Art Hygiene & Healthy Living Psychology Psychology & Mental Health
Episodes
  • John Keats Selected Poems-John Keats

    John Keats Selected Poems-John Keats
    Aug 28 2026
    Though he gained recognition for his later essays and novels, Aldous Huxley started his writing career as a poet. Published in 1920, Leda is his fourth compilation of poetry. It begins with the passionate and slightly erotic poem "Leda", which recalls the love affair between Queen Leda, the mother of Helen of Troy, and her swan, Zeus in disguise. Some short poems follow. The book ends with two long sections. The first, "Beauty," is a short collection of vignettes where the author reflects on the concept of beauty through an ideal model of physical desire, Helen of Troy. The second, "Soles Occidere et Redire Possunt," or "Suns Can Set, and Suns Can Rise Again," is another long poem which reflects a day in the life of John Ridley, a deceased friend of Huxley's, who was mentally challenged throughout his entire life.. - Summary by Mary Kay
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    2 hrs and 40 mins
  • Poetry of Thomas Moore-Thomas Moore

    Poetry of Thomas Moore-Thomas Moore
    Aug 27 2026
    Though he gained recognition for his later essays and novels, Aldous Huxley started his writing career as a poet. Published in 1920, Leda is his fourth compilation of poetry. It begins with the passionate and slightly erotic poem "Leda", which recalls the love affair between Queen Leda, the mother of Helen of Troy, and her swan, Zeus in disguise. Some short poems follow. The book ends with two long sections. The first, "Beauty," is a short collection of vignettes where the author reflects on the concept of beauty through an ideal model of physical desire, Helen of Troy. The second, "Soles Occidere et Redire Possunt," or "Suns Can Set, and Suns Can Rise Again," is another long poem which reflects a day in the life of John Ridley, a deceased friend of Huxley's, who was mentally challenged throughout his entire life.. - Summary by Mary Kay
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    5 hrs and 42 mins
  • Goblin Market and Other Poems-Christina Rossetti

    Goblin Market and Other Poems-Christina Rossetti
    Aug 26 2026
    Though he gained recognition for his later essays and novels, Aldous Huxley started his writing career as a poet. Published in 1920, Leda is his fourth compilation of poetry. It begins with the passionate and slightly erotic poem "Leda", which recalls the love affair between Queen Leda, the mother of Helen of Troy, and her swan, Zeus in disguise. Some short poems follow. The book ends with two long sections. The first, "Beauty," is a short collection of vignettes where the author reflects on the concept of beauty through an ideal model of physical desire, Helen of Troy. The second, "Soles Occidere et Redire Possunt," or "Suns Can Set, and Suns Can Rise Again," is another long poem which reflects a day in the life of John Ridley, a deceased friend of Huxley's, who was mentally challenged throughout his entire life.. - Summary by Mary Kay
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    2 hrs and 33 mins
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