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W. Somerset Maugham Classics Podcast
Immerse yourself in the intricate tapestry of human experience through the lens of W. Somerset Maugham's timeless narratives. This podcast celebrates a rotating collection of his classic works, delving into the nuances of desire, morality, and the often unspoken complexities of relationships. Each episode features a new complete audiobook, inviting listeners to explore the rich emotional landscapes and sharp social critiques for which Maugham is renowned. This is not a single story but a series…
Episodes
- W. Somerset Maugham Classics Podcast
Liza of Lambeth-W. Somerset Maugham
"Liza of Lambeth" by W. Somerset Maugham offers a poignant glimpse into the life of a young woman navigating the complexities of love and societal expectations…
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Holiday Round-A. A. Milne
"Holiday Round" by A. A. Milne invites listeners to experience the charm and whimsy of a delightful escape, capturing the essence of leisure and celebration…
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Bay A Book of Poems-D. H. Lawrence
"Bay: A Book of Poems" by D. H. Lawrence is a collection that captures the essence of human experience through the lens of nature and emotion. Lawrence's…
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Poems of William Blake-William Blake
"Poems of William Blake" showcases the profound and visionary works of one of the most celebrated poets of the English language. Blake's poetry delves into…
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Shooting Party-Anton Chekhov
"Shooting Party" by Anton Chekhov invites listeners into a world where the complexities of human relationships and the nuances of social interactions unfold…
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Astrophel and Stella-Sir Philip Sidney
"Astrophel and Stella" by Sir Philip Sidney is a poignant collection of sonnets that explores the themes of love, longing, and the complexities of desire. This…
- W. Somerset Maugham Classics Podcast
Blue Wound-Garet Garrett
"Blue Wound-Garet Garrett" invites listeners into a compelling narrative that explores profound themes of human experience and emotion. This thought-provoking…
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Sonnets of John Keats-John Keats
"Sonnets of John Keats" is a collection that showcases the profound beauty and emotional depth of one of the greatest poets of the Romantic era. Through his…
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Tongues of Conscience-Robert Smythe Hichens
"Tongues of Conscience" by Robert Smythe Hichens delves into the complexities of human morality and the struggle between personal beliefs and societal…
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Anarchism and Other Essays (Version 2)-Emma Goldman
"Anarchism and Other Essays" by Emma Goldman is a compelling collection that delves into the principles of anarchism and critiques various societal norms and…
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Lucian's Dialogues Volume 4 Zeus the Tragedian-Lucian of Samosata
Lucian's Dialogues Volume 4, "Zeus the Tragedian," invites listeners into a witty and thought-provoking exploration of divine themes through the lens of…
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Shining Pyramid The Definitive Edition-Arthur Machen
"Shining Pyramid: The Definitive Edition" by Arthur Machen invites listeners into a world where the mystical and the mundane intertwine, exploring themes of…
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Full Dialog
"Full Dialog" invites listeners into a rich tapestry of conversation and reflection, capturing the essence of human interaction through its dynamic exchanges…
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Boys' and Girls' Pliny Vol. 1-Pliny the Elder, John S. White
Boys' and Girls' Pliny Vol. 1 showcases the timeless works of Pliny the Elder, presented by John S. White. This collection invites listeners to explore the…
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Appreciations and Criticisms of the Works of Charles Dickens-G. K. Chesterton
G. K. Chesterton's "Appreciations and Criticisms of the Works of Charles Dickens" offers a profound exploration of Dickens' literary genius, delving into the…
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Is Shakespeare Dead-Mark Twain
"Is Shakespeare Dead" by Mark Twain presents a thought-provoking exploration of the legacy of William Shakespeare and the enduring relevance of his work. Twain…
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Spirit of the Age; Or, Contemporary Portraits-William Hazlitt
"Spirit of the Age; Or, Contemporary Portraits" by William Hazlitt offers a compelling exploration of the intellectual and cultural landscape of its time…
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From the Life of a Good-For-Nothing-Joseph von Eichendorff
"From the Life of a Good-For-Nothing-Joseph von Eichendorff" is a captivating exploration of the life and struggles of a seemingly aimless protagonist, whose…
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December Tales-William Harrison Ainsworth
December Tales by William Harrison Ainsworth invites listeners into a world rich with the spirit of the season, capturing the essence of December through its…
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This Finer Shadow-Harlan Cozad McIntosh
"This Finer Shadow" by Harlan Cozad McIntosh invites listeners into a profound exploration of the human experience, delving into themes of identity, existence…
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Suppliant Maidens (Morshead Translation)-Aeschylus
"Suppliant Maidens," translated by Morshead, presents a powerful exploration of themes such as duty, justice, and the struggle for survival, as it delves into…
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Boys' and Girls' Pliny Vol. 1-Pliny the Elder, John S. White
"Boys' and Girls' Pliny Vol. 1" presents the timeless wisdom of Pliny the Elder, as curated by John S. White. This collection captures the essence of Pliny's…
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Selections from Longfellow-Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
"Selections from Longfellow-Henry Wadsworth Longfellow" offers a curated glimpse into the timeless poetry of one of America's most celebrated literary figures…
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Trinummus The Three Pieces of Money-Titus Maccius Plautus
"Trinummus: The Three Pieces of Money" by Titus Maccius Plautus explores themes of wealth, social class, and the value of money in human relationships. This…
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In a Syrian Saddle-Ada Goodrich-Freer
"In a Syrian Saddle" by Ada Goodrich-Freer invites listeners to embark on a captivating journey through the landscapes and cultures of Syria. This evocative…
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Dreams-Olive Schreiner
"Dreams" by Olive Schreiner invites listeners into a profound exploration of the human psyche and the complexities of aspiration and reality. Through its…
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Annals Vol 3-Publius Cornelius Tacitus
"Annals Vol 3" by Publius Cornelius Tacitus delves into the complexities of Roman history, offering a detailed account of the political and social dynamics of…
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Neighbors - Life Stories of the Other Half-Jacob A. Riis
"Neighbors" by Jacob A. Riis explores the lives of the marginalized and impoverished, shedding light on their struggles and resilience. This poignant…
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Sonnets-Edna St. Vincent Millay
"Sonnets" by Edna St. Vincent Millay is a captivating collection that showcases the poet's mastery of the sonnet form, blending themes of love, loss, and the…
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Blue Wound-Garet Garrett
"Blue Wound-Garet Garrett" invites listeners into a compelling exploration of human experiences and emotions, encapsulated in a narrative that resonates with…
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Satyricon-Gaius Petronius Arbiter
"Satyricon" by Gaius Petronius Arbiter is a captivating exploration of Roman society, filled with satire, humor, and vivid depictions of excess and decadence…
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Essays on Art-Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
"Essays on Art" by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe delves into the profound relationship between art and the human experience, exploring the creative process and…
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Anabasis-Xenophon
"Anabasis" by Xenophon is a gripping account of the journey of Greek mercenaries as they navigate their way home after a failed campaign in Persia. This…
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Greek Literature-Henry Julius Wetenhall Tillyard
"Greek Literature" by Henry Julius Wetenhall Tillyard offers a profound exploration of the rich tapestry of ancient Greek literary works, delving into their…
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Astrophel and Stella-Sir Philip Sidney
"Astrophel and Stella" by Sir Philip Sidney is a poignant collection of sonnets that explores the themes of love, desire, and unrequited affection through the…
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Selected Short Stories-Stephen Crane
"Selected Short Stories" by Stephen Crane showcases a compelling collection of narratives that delve into the complexities of human experience and emotion…
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Peace-Aristophanes
"Peace-Aristophanes" invites listeners into the world of ancient Greek comedy, presenting a thought-provoking exploration of the themes of peace and human…
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Prometheus Bound (Browning Translation)-Aeschylus
"Prometheus Bound," translated by Browning, presents a powerful exploration of defiance and the struggle against tyranny through the myth of Prometheus, who is…
- W. Somerset Maugham Classics Podcast
Full Dialog
"Full Dialog" invites listeners into a rich tapestry of conversation and thought, showcasing the depth of human experience through dialogue. This audiobook is…
- W. Somerset Maugham Classics Podcast
Annals Vol 1-Publius Cornelius Tacitus
"Annals Vol 1" by Publius Cornelius Tacitus offers a profound exploration of the Roman Empire's history, detailing the reigns of emperors and the political…
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Dreamer of Dreams-Marie of Romania Alexandra Victoria
"Dreamer of Dreams-Marie of Romania Alexandra Victoria" invites listeners into the fascinating life of a remarkable historical figure, Marie of Romania, who…
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Electra-Sophocles
"Electra-Sophocles" delves into the timeless themes of vengeance, familial duty, and the moral complexities of justice. This powerful work reinterprets the…
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Adelphi or, The Brothers-Terence
"Adelphi or, The Brothers-Terence" by W. Somerset Maugham explores the intricate dynamics of family relationships and the complexities of human nature. This…
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Selected Poems-Siegfried Sassoon
"Selected Poems" by Siegfried Sassoon presents a powerful collection that captures the raw emotions and poignant reflections of the human experience…
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Culture and Anarchy-Matthew Arnold
"Culture and Anarchy" by Matthew Arnold explores the intricate relationship between culture and society, emphasizing the need for a balance between individual…
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Is Shakespeare Dead-Mark Twain
"Is Shakespeare Dead" by Mark Twain challenges the enduring legacy of William Shakespeare, questioning the very foundations of literary reverence. Twain's…
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Brittain's Ida
"Brittain's Ida" delves into the complexities of human relationships and the struggle for personal identity amidst societal expectations. This poignant…
- W. Somerset Maugham Classics Podcast
Ebony and Crystal-Clark Ashton Smith
"Ebony and Crystal-Clark Ashton Smith" invites listeners into a world where rich narratives intertwine with profound themes of identity and existence. This…
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Lotta Schmidt and Other Stories-Anthony Trollope
"Lotta Schmidt and Other Stories" by Anthony Trollope offers a captivating collection of narratives that delve into the intricacies of human relationships and…
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Present at a Hanging and Other Ghost Stories-Ambrose Bierce
"Present at a Hanging and Other Ghost Stories" by Ambrose Bierce invites listeners into a chilling world where the boundaries between life and death blur, and…
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Poems-George Murray, John Reade
"Poems" by George Murray and John Reade offers a compelling exploration of the poetic form, capturing the essence of human experience through their distinct…
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Moral Letters, Vol. I-Lucius Annaeus Seneca
Moral Letters, Vol. I by Lucius Annaeus Seneca presents a profound collection of philosophical reflections that explore the nature of virtue, ethics, and the…
- W. Somerset Maugham Classics Podcast
Lucian's Dialogues Volume 4 Zeus the Tragedian-Lucian of Samosata
Lucian's Dialogues Volume 4, titled "Zeus the Tragedian," presents a thought-provoking exploration of themes that resonate through the ages, such as the nature…
- W. Somerset Maugham Classics Podcast
Three Years-Anton Chekhov
"Three Years" by Anton Chekhov captures the essence of human relationships and the passage of time through the lens of personal growth and introspection. The…
- W. Somerset Maugham Classics Podcast
Martin Schüler-Florence Roma Muir Wilson
"Martin Schüler-Florence Roma Muir Wilson" invites listeners into a rich exploration of the complexities of human relationships and the intricacies of…
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Lives and Opinions of Eminent Philosophers, Book VI-Diogenes Laertius
"Lives and Opinions of Eminent Philosophers, Book VI" by Diogenes Laertius presents a fascinating exploration of the thoughts and philosophies of notable…
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Annals Vol 2-Publius Cornelius Tacitus
"Annals Vol 2" by Publius Cornelius Tacitus delves into the intricate political landscape of ancient Rome, chronicling the events and figures that shaped its…
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Essays and Literary Studies-Stephen Leacock
"Essays and Literary Studies" by Stephen Leacock offers a collection of insightful reflections and critiques that delve into the art of literature and the…
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Boys' and Girls' Pliny Vol. 4-Pliny the Elder, John S. White
"Boys' and Girls' Pliny Vol. 4" presents the timeless works of Pliny the Elder, translated by John S. White, offering listeners a glimpse into the wisdom and…
- W. Somerset Maugham Classics Podcast
Prometheus Bound (Thoreau Translation)-Aeschylus
"Prometheus Bound," translated by Thoreau, presents a powerful exploration of defiance and suffering through the myth of Prometheus, who is punished for giving…