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In his haunting and poignant novella Farewell (Adieu), Balzac delves into the 19th-century literary landscape of the hysterical woman—sequestered, confined within her madness; voiceless, or eerily reciting chants in her isolated haven. The specter of the first Mrs. Rochester lingers, while the Lady of Shalott awaits the moment when the fragile illusion of her world will shatter. Soon, Freuds earliest patients will find themselves in the waiting room of the mind. During a hunting excursion, two friends stumble upon a mysterious, waif-like woman imprisoned in a crumbling chateau, whimsically ...

Working with thousands of previously unreleased documents and drawing on more than one thousand interviews, with many witnesses speaking out for the first time, Joan Mellen revisits the investigation of New Orleans district attorney Jim Garrison, the only public official to have indicted, in 1969, a suspect in President John F. Kennedy's murder. Garrison began by exposing the contradictions in the Warren Report, which concluded that Lee Harvey Oswald was an unstable pro-Castro Marxist who acted alone in killing Kennedy.

Ernest Hemingway's novel A Farewell to Arms is often referred to as a war novel, which is true enough. There is certainly blood and gore, along with a measure of dark humor, but the novel is more a love story than an account of battles between soldiers. Hemingway introduces us to Frederic Henry, an American volunteer serving in the sanitary services of the Italian Army in the north of Italy during World War One. He is a Lieutenant supervising ambulance drivers and is often near the front lines. Badly wounded by a shell, Henry passes through a number of surgeries and, while convalescing, meets ...

Join Harrison Kaye as he sits down with a different guest each week to reflect on, and say goodbye to, their time at Oxford.

Welcome to Farewell, Mr. Nice Guy, the candid podcast exploring life, relationships, parenthood, and personal growth. Join our charismatic host, M.N.G, as he fearlessly delves into the complexities of the human experience. Each episode takes on thought-provoking topics such as heartbreak, authentic relationships, parenthood's joys and challenges, self-discovery, and overcoming fear of judgment. Through heartfelt stories, expert interviews, and open conversations with listeners, we aim to empower and inspire you to embrace your true self and navigate parenthood more fulfilling. Have a topic in ...

A challenging, informative and thought provoking podcast designed to address the litany of problems caused by the world’s failing nation states and societies. The commentary will feature controversial events, societal & cultural issues, politics, ideological and philosophical perspectives, and spiritual insights.

Welcome to “The American Farewell” podcast! The focus of this podcast is to chronicle the fragmentation of this country along seemingly intractable partitions, as we move through what might be described as an existential crisis of the American identity. Who are we as a nation, and how did we get here? Is this where we’re supposed to be? If not, where should we be going?

A podcast where we explore practical magic, down-to-earth astrology, and compassionate end-of-life care

"Summit in Canada Is a Farewell for Obama and a Debut for Justin Trudeau" is from the June 29, 2016, World section of The New York Times. It was written by Mark Landler and narrated by Fleet Cooper.

"At Farewell for Black Driver Shot by Tulsa Officer, Music and Fond Memories" is from the September 25, 2016 US section of The New York Times. It was written by Manny Fernandez and Michael Wines and narrated by Kristi Burns.

"Harry Reid: Farewell, Fair Senate" is from the December 8, 2016 Opinion section of The New York Times. It was written by Harry Reid and narrated by Caroline Miller.