Episodes

  • Typhoon and Other Stories-Joseph Conrad

    Typhoon and Other Stories-Joseph Conrad
    Sep 12 2026
    "Typhoon and Other Stories" by Joseph Conrad showcases the author's masterful storytelling through a collection of gripping tales that explore the human spirit's resilience amid chaos and adversity. Conrad's vivid prose immerses listeners in turbulent maritime adventures, reflecting on the complexities of nature and the human condition. The themes of struggle, courage, and the unpredictability of life resonate deeply, reminding us of our own challenges and the strength we find within ourselves. This collection remains enduringly relevant, inviting readers to contemplate the timeless interplay between man and the elements, making it a compelling listen for those seeking both adventure and introspection.
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    8 hrs and 11 mins
  • White People-Arthur Machen

    White People-Arthur Machen
    Sep 7 2026
    Published in 1924, Precious Bane is a novel by Mary Webb (1881 - 1927) which touches on ambition, prejudice and hatred but also on the power of love. Prue Sarn is a farm girl in rural Shropshire during the period of the Napoleonic Wars and is viewed with suspicion by the local community because of having been born with a harelip. Her ambitious and domineering brother betrays her and her superstitious neighbours accuse her of witchcraft. An itinerant weaver Kester Woodseaves, makes his living by weaving for the local people in their homes. Like Prue, he loves the natural world and comes to recognises Prue's inner strength and beauty. ( Noel Badrian)
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    1 hr and 49 mins
  • Green Valley-Katharine Yirsa Reynolds

    Green Valley-Katharine Yirsa Reynolds
    Sep 6 2026
    Published in 1924, Precious Bane is a novel by Mary Webb (1881 - 1927) which touches on ambition, prejudice and hatred but also on the power of love. Prue Sarn is a farm girl in rural Shropshire during the period of the Napoleonic Wars and is viewed with suspicion by the local community because of having been born with a harelip. Her ambitious and domineering brother betrays her and her superstitious neighbours accuse her of witchcraft. An itinerant weaver Kester Woodseaves, makes his living by weaving for the local people in their homes. Like Prue, he loves the natural world and comes to recognises Prue's inner strength and beauty. ( Noel Badrian)
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    8 hrs and 26 mins
  • Frankenstein; or The Modern Prometheus (1818)-Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley

    Frankenstein; or The Modern Prometheus (1818)-Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley
    Sep 5 2026
    Published in 1924, Precious Bane is a novel by Mary Webb (1881 - 1927) which touches on ambition, prejudice and hatred but also on the power of love. Prue Sarn is a farm girl in rural Shropshire during the period of the Napoleonic Wars and is viewed with suspicion by the local community because of having been born with a harelip. Her ambitious and domineering brother betrays her and her superstitious neighbours accuse her of witchcraft. An itinerant weaver Kester Woodseaves, makes his living by weaving for the local people in their homes. Like Prue, he loves the natural world and comes to recognises Prue's inner strength and beauty. ( Noel Badrian)
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    8 hrs and 1 min
  • Re-creation of Brian Kent-Harold Bell Wright

    Re-creation of Brian Kent-Harold Bell Wright
    Sep 4 2026
    Published in 1924, Precious Bane is a novel by Mary Webb (1881 - 1927) which touches on ambition, prejudice and hatred but also on the power of love. Prue Sarn is a farm girl in rural Shropshire during the period of the Napoleonic Wars and is viewed with suspicion by the local community because of having been born with a harelip. Her ambitious and domineering brother betrays her and her superstitious neighbours accuse her of witchcraft. An itinerant weaver Kester Woodseaves, makes his living by weaving for the local people in their homes. Like Prue, he loves the natural world and comes to recognises Prue's inner strength and beauty. ( Noel Badrian)
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    7 hrs and 36 mins
  • Mary A Fiction (version 2)-Mary Wollstonecraft

    Mary A Fiction (version 2)-Mary Wollstonecraft
    Sep 3 2026
    Published in 1924, Precious Bane is a novel by Mary Webb (1881 - 1927) which touches on ambition, prejudice and hatred but also on the power of love. Prue Sarn is a farm girl in rural Shropshire during the period of the Napoleonic Wars and is viewed with suspicion by the local community because of having been born with a harelip. Her ambitious and domineering brother betrays her and her superstitious neighbours accuse her of witchcraft. An itinerant weaver Kester Woodseaves, makes his living by weaving for the local people in their homes. Like Prue, he loves the natural world and comes to recognises Prue's inner strength and beauty. ( Noel Badrian)
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    2 hrs and 45 mins
  • Barberry Bush and Eight Other Stories for Girls-Susan Coolidge

    Barberry Bush and Eight Other Stories for Girls-Susan Coolidge
    Sep 2 2026
    Published in 1924, Precious Bane is a novel by Mary Webb (1881 - 1927) which touches on ambition, prejudice and hatred but also on the power of love. Prue Sarn is a farm girl in rural Shropshire during the period of the Napoleonic Wars and is viewed with suspicion by the local community because of having been born with a harelip. Her ambitious and domineering brother betrays her and her superstitious neighbours accuse her of witchcraft. An itinerant weaver Kester Woodseaves, makes his living by weaving for the local people in their homes. Like Prue, he loves the natural world and comes to recognises Prue's inner strength and beauty. ( Noel Badrian)
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    6 hrs and 13 mins
  • Harper's Young People, Vol. 01, Issue 38, July 20, 1880-Various

    Harper's Young People, Vol. 01, Issue 38, July 20, 1880-Various
    Sep 1 2026
    Published in 1924, Precious Bane is a novel by Mary Webb (1881 - 1927) which touches on ambition, prejudice and hatred but also on the power of love. Prue Sarn is a farm girl in rural Shropshire during the period of the Napoleonic Wars and is viewed with suspicion by the local community because of having been born with a harelip. Her ambitious and domineering brother betrays her and her superstitious neighbours accuse her of witchcraft. An itinerant weaver Kester Woodseaves, makes his living by weaving for the local people in their homes. Like Prue, he loves the natural world and comes to recognises Prue's inner strength and beauty. ( Noel Badrian)
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    1 hr and 58 mins