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In May 1664, Louis XIV hosted a dazzling and extravagant fête at Versailles, delighting both the Queen-mother, Anne of Austria, and his wife, Maria Theresa. The highlight of the event was the enchanting performance of The Princess of Elis, a comedy-ballet crafted by Molière. This captivating work explores the timeless struggle between male and female affections, illustrating how victory often favors those who appear most distant from their desires. While Molières signature wit and humor shine through, they are tempered by the constraints of courtly decorum.

In Alfred Tennysons captivating serio-comic narrative poem The Princess, published in 1847, we follow the journey of a bold and heroic princess who rejects the male-dominated world to establish a groundbreaking womens university, where men are strictly prohibited. When her betrothed prince, along with two friends, disguises themselves as female students to infiltrate the university, their true identities are soon uncovered. What follows is a thrilling tale of escape and a dramatic battle for the princesss love.

The shadows are in my blood. I can feel them crawling through me, slithering under my skin and taking me hostage. But the darkness within me isn't nearly as bad as the darkness that lives around me. The four Celestial Heirs will stop at nothing to destroy the lives of me and my sister. But they haven't figured out yet, that we're the strongest creatures they've ever known. And when that secret comes out, we need to be ready to face them as well as any other cruel Fae who rises against us. It’s us or them. And it damn well won’t be us.

The four Celestial Heirs will stop at nothing to destroy the lives of me and my sister. But they haven't figured out yet that we're the strongest creatures they've ever known. And when that secret comes out, we need to be ready to face them as well as any other cruel Fae who rises against us. It’s us or them. And it damn well won’t be us.

These four deluxe audio adaptations of the original Hollywood classic movies enable the listener to enjoy their essence conveniently and enjoyably in every setting and have been reinterpreted as audio dramas that allow you to hear the action and paint the picture in your mind as it happens.

From a princess locked in a tower to a prisoner on death row. That's Anna at a glance. What more lives beneath the surface of a girl who does not have long to live?

Dive into Princess Zoubaroff, a brilliantly subversive and delightfully suggestive play that challenges the norms of its era. Through sharp wit and outrageous situations, Ronald Firbanks takes aim at the sacred institutions of polite English society—matrimony, motherhood, religion, and sexuality. Enid and Eric, newlyweds in name only, find themselves at a friends vacation home in Florence, where Eric and his friend Adrian venture off into the mountains. Left behind, the women entertain themselves with a colorful cast of characters, including the flamboyant Lord Orkish and his young companion...

Sir John Woodstock (James Fleet) is the Lord of the Castle and basically in charge of keeping order in the ramshackle medieval village. Although he hates all that torturing and usually lets the peasants off with a bit of community service. He lives in his huge but slightly falling down castle (but then it was built by the French, so what can one expect) with his daughter Anne (Martha Howe-Douglas) and very teenage son Henry (Steven Kynman). Anne’s best friend Charlotte (Ingrid Oliver) nearly always joins Anne on her constant quest to find fit men in the village.

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A 13th-century toxic jungle, a bathhouse for tired gods, a red haired fish girl, and a furry woodland spirit - what do these have in common? They all spring from the mind of Hayao Miyazaki, one of the greatest living animators, known worldwide for films such as My Neighbor Totoro, Princess Mononoke, Spirited Away, Howl’s Moving Castle, and The Wind Rises. Japanese culture and animation scholar Susan Napier explores the life and art of this extraordinary Japanese filmmaker to provide a definitive account of his oeuvre.

The novel tells of the troubles of a wealthy young girl, Sara Crewe, who is sent to an oppressive London boarding school during her father’s campaign in India. Thanks to Capt. Crewe’s money, Sara is treated as a little princess until, one day, word comes of her father’s tragic death. Miss Minchin, the school’s greedy headmistress, wastes no time in putting the now-penniless Sara to work for her room and board. It is only through the friendship of two other girls, her own resolute nature, and some astonishing luck that Sara eventually finds her way back to happiness.

Planetary Princesses is the go-to cosmic corner of the galaxy that teaches all things astrology—beautiful, sparkly, and stardust-infused—with a sprinkle of pop culture magic. Hosted by Kate and Ashlee, two passionate astrology lovers and besties, this podcast is all about taking the fear out of astrology and bringing the fun back in.

Welcome to Princess Ali’s Book Club where we’ll be discussing anything and everything involving literacy.

Dive into the captivating life story of Maharani of Cooch Behar, Sunity Devi, as she narrates her extraordinary journey in the podcast, The Autobiography of an Indian Princess, brought to life by the eloquent summary of Brian Fullen.

All is doom.

With Charity's fate on the line, Devon and his pack must face the perils of the Realm in search of the elusive warrior fae. With no real experience and against some of the most powerful creatures in existence, they are fighting a losing battle. Thankfully, they don't have to do it alone. Knowing what's at stake, Penny and Emery, the magical powerhouses of the mage world, will lend their aid. Even though Emery is outlawed from stepping foot in the Realm, the pair will try to sneak Charity in the backdoor. If they are caught, they'll all be captured or worse. Much worse.

Dive into the riveting tale of Corporal Edwards from the Princess Patricias Canadian Light Infantry, as he narrates his capture, fifteen months incarceration in Germany, and an ultimate daring escape into Holland. This podcast celebrates Remembrance Day 2008 and features two unique readings of Chapter 4, showcasing the true beauty of variety.

The Copper Princess is a thrilling tale set in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, where a young hero must fight for his rightful inheritance in the copper mining industry. Facing bandits, smugglers, and family secrets, he also finds himself drawn to a mysterious woman with a troubled past.

George MacDonald's fairy stories and fantasy have inspired a number of writers including C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien and of this popular fairy story, which as you might suspect concerns a little princess plotted against by a race of goblins, G.K. Chesterton said that it "made a difference to my whole existence."View our full collection of podcasts at our website: https://www.solgoodmedia.com or YouTube channel: https://www.solgood.org/subscribe Check out our ad free subscription: http://www.adfreesounds.com for our Premium, 10 Hour Sounds