A Doll's House - Henrik Ibsen - Full Play
A Doll's House was the first of Ibsen's plays to create a sensation and is now perhaps his most famous play, and required reading in many secondary schools and universities.
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A Midsummer Night's Dream - William Shakespeare - Full Play
Magic, fairies, young lovers chasing each other through a forest, a man with a donkey's head, and impish Puck wreaking havoc right and left. What's going on here? It's A Midsummer Night's Dream, Shakespeare at his most fanciful. The play opens with...
A Wine of Wizardy - George Sterling - Full Audiobook
A dark and moody collection of poems, influenced by the author's experience of nature, rather than an idealized notion of it. "The uncrowned King of Bohemia," as his friends called him, published this work against much public criticism.
Amoretti - A Sonnet Sequence by Edmund Spenser
The Amoretti (meaning little love poems) is a sequence of 89 sonnets written in the tradition of the Petrarchan sonnets, a popular form for poets of the Renaissance period.
Antigone - Sophocles - Full Play
This is the final installment in Sophocles' Theban Plays, following Oedipus Rex and Oedipus at Colonus.
Arms and The Man - George Bernard Shaw - Full Play
Arms and the Man is a comedy written by George Bernard Shaw, and was first produced in 1894 and published in 1898, and has become one of the most popular of his plays.
Barks and Purrs - Colette - Full Audiobook
Barks and Purrs is a collection of seven episodes in the lives of Toby-Dog, a French Bulldog, and Kiki-the-Demure, a Maltese cat, living in a comfortable household.
Cato - Joseph Addison - Full Play
Enter the world of political intrigue and moral dilemmas with Joseph Addison's 'Cato.' Follow the story of Cato, a Roman statesman, as he grapples with the decisions and consequences of leadership in times of crisis. Immerse yourself in the...
Characters of Shakespeare's Plays - William Hazlitt - Full Audiobook
This famous Shakespearean exploration illuminates its plays through the frame of character, while also weighing theme, mood, structure and poetics.
Chopin- the Man and His Music
Dive into the life and works of the renowned Polish composer and virtuoso pianist, Frédéric Chopin, with American music writer and critic, James Huneker. This podcast provides an insightful biography of Chopin, along with a comprehensive and...
Cyrano de Bergerac - Edmond Rostand - Full Play
One of the most beloved French plays of all time, Cyrano de Bergerac is a clever & tragic tale of truth concealed and love denied. Its titular character is a proud, daring swordsman and genius poet who has one terrible flaw: an abnormally large nose.
Dallams Travels with an Organ to the Grand Signieur
Journey back to 1599, as we follow the extraordinary tale of Thomas Dallam, a master organ builder on an extraordinary mission from Queen Elizabeth the First. Assigned to construct and deliver a majestic 16 foot high mechanical organ to the Grand...
David Wark Griffith- A Brief Sketch of His Career
Dive into the life and career of D.W. Griffith, the man who boldly claimed the title Father of Filmmaking. This authorized biography, penned by Robert Edgar Long in collaboration with Griffith himself, takes you on a journey through his early years,...
Days with the Great Composers
Embark on a mesmerizing journey into the lives of renowned composers with this podcast. Our anonymous author creatively imagines a day in the life of each maestro, providing intriguing, albeit brief, insights into their works and lives. Please note,...
Emma by Jane Austen - A Dramatic Reading
This Dramatic Reading of Emma is a novel about youthful hubris and the perils of misconstrued romance.
Everyman - Full PlaY
A Holy Day in 1495. Join the crowd streaming towards a temporary outdoor stage and be entertained (and maybe even instructed) by a performance of Everyman
Faust - Johann Goethe - Full Play
Faust is a two-part tragedy play written by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. The story revolves around the character of Faust, a scholar who is unsatisfied with his life and makes a pact with the devil, Mephistopheles, in exchange for unlimited knowledge...
George Frideric Handel
Explore the grand tapestry of George Frideric Handels career, teeming with details, upheavals, and tremendous achievements. Witness the extremes of fortune that characterized his life, and discover the rhythmic intricacies and delicate colorations...
Giacomo Puccini
Dive into the fascinating life of Giacomo Puccini, captured during the pinnacle of his illustrious career. This biography doesnt just provide routine details about his life, but also delves into a comprehensive analysis of his masterpieces up to that...
Hamlet - William Shakespeare
Hamlet is regarded as one of the greatest plays ever written. Drawing on Danish chronicles and the Elizabethan vogue for revenge tragedy, Shakespeare created a play that is at once a philosophic treatise, a family drama, and a supernatural thriller
Handel
Immerse yourself in the life and works of Handel, one of the worlds most celebrated composers, as expertly sketched by Romain Rolland. In this intriguing book, youll explore not only Handels fascinating biography but delve into his operas, oratorios,...
He and She
A battle of the sexes ensues between an artistic, married couple over professional jealousy and whether the woman's place in the home should be thrown over for occupational dreams.
Hector Berlioz; A Romantic Tragedy
Dive into the tumultuous life of Hector Berlioz, a master of romantic music, whose achievements and struggles have largely gone unnoticed. This exploration seeks to cast a spotlight on his writings and compositions, many of which are yet to be fully...
Ingersoll on ROBERT BURNS
Immerse yourself in the words of Robert Burns, the national poet of Scotland, and the analysis of Ingersoll, as delivered by the compelling voices of Michele Fry and Kay Williams. Experience Burns poetry through the authentic Scottish accent of Kay...
Intimate Talks with Movie Stars
Dive into the golden age of cinema with this captivating collection of interviews, originally featured in Moving Picture World. Our host, Weitzel, paints vivid portraits of the eras most celebrated screen stars, offering the movie-obsessed public a...
J.S. Bach, Volume 2
Dive deeper into the life and musical masterpieces of Johann Sebastian Bach in this second volume. Explore the artistic, philosophical, and religious milieu he navigated during his lifetime. With insightful analysis and musical excerpts brought to you...
Jean-Christophe In Paris
Our protagonist Jean-Christophe, having fled to Paris, is thrust into a world of financial difficulty and finds solace in teaching music to the elite. He naively embarks on a career as a composer, facing a barrage of harsh criticism, yet his...
Johann Sebastian Bach
Explore the seemingly ordinary life of Johann Sebastian Bach, juxtaposed against the incredible richness and grandeur of his musical genius. This podcast aims to illuminate a few key moments in Bachs life, while also offering a glimpse into his...
Joseph Haydn; Servant And Master
Explore the fascinating life of Joseph Haydn, a man who faced hardships in his early years, yet became one of the most influential composers of his time. Haydns life was marked by an unwavering optimism and extraordinary fortune. Despite living in an...
Julius Caesar - William Shakespeare
William Shakespeare's The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, based on true events, concerns the conspiracy against Julius Caesar, his assassination in 44 BC, and its immediate aftermath.
King Lear - William Shakespeare
King Lear is widely held as the greatest of Shakespeare's tragedies; to some, it is the greatest play ever written. King Lear abdicates the British throne, to divide his kingdom among his three daughters in proportion to their professed love of him....
Lady Susan by Jane Austen - A Dramatic Reading
Lady Susan (Dramatic Reading) Jane Austen demonstrated her mastery of the epistolary novel genre in this Dramatic Reading of Lady Susan, which she wrote in 1795 but never published.
Letters of Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy from Italy and Switzerland
Immerse yourself in the personal correspondences of Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy during his travels in Italy and Switzerland. Discover the world through the eyes of this Romantic era prodigy, known for his diverse compositions spanning symphonies,...
Life and Lillian Gish
Life and Lillian Gish uncovers the fascinating journey of silent film legend, Lillian Gish, famously known as the First Lady of American Cinema. Authored by Albert Bigelow Paine, this authorized biography delves into Gishs humble beginnings, her...
Life of Chopin
Dive into the life of the romantic era composer, Chopin. Penned by Liszt, a close friend and contemporary, this memoir offers an intimate look into Chopins personality and his creations. Discover Liszts analyses of Chopins polonaises, with a focus on...
Life of Haydn
Dive into the captivating life story of Joseph Haydn, as told by German music scholar, Ludwig Nohl. From his humble beginnings to his rise to international acclaim, Nohl paints a vivid picture of Haydns journey, complete with intriguing insights and...
Life of Liszt
Delve into the extraordinary life of Franz Liszt, the celebrated Hungarian pianist and composer, revered as one of the most influential classical musicians in history. This insightful volume unfolds Liszts life through his remarkable deeds, tracing...
Life of Ludwig van Beethoven
Delve into the first comprehensive biography exploring the life and works of the musical genius, Ludwig Von Beethoven. Volume 1, as summarized by Realisticspeakers, provides a compelling introduction into the maestros life.
Life of Mozart Volume 1
Dive into the extraordinary life of Mozart, one of historys most majestic composers and musicians. This compelling exploration covers his intriguing family life and illustrious musical career. Presented by Michele Eaton, this podcast offers a...
Life of Mozart Volume 2
Welcome to Volume 2 of our 3-part series dedicated to exploring the captivating life of Mozart, widely celebrated as one of the most remarkable classical composers in history. - Summary by Mozartjr
Life of Oscar Wilde
Dive into the intriguing life of Oscar Wilde, the renowned Irish playwright and wit, through the eyes of his long-time friend Robert Sherard. In his second of four biographies, Sherard unravels Wildes complex character, shedding light on their 20-year...
Little Masterpieces of Autobiography- Actors
Explore the riveting world of acting through the autobiographical lenses of renowned American, British, and Italian actors from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Delve into the compelling narrative of the assassination of President Abraham...
Medea - Euripides
Euripides' tragedy focuses on the disintegration of the relationship between Jason, the hero who captured the Golden Fleece, and Medea, the sorceress who returned with him to Corinth and had two sons with him.
Much Ado About Nothing - William Shakespeare
Written around the middle of his career, Much Ado About Nothing is one of Shakespeare's great festive comedies.
Northanger Abbey
Northanger Abbey follows seventeen-year-old Gothic novel aficionado Catherine Morland and family friends Mr. and Mrs. Allen
Poems & Songs in the Lancashire Dialect
A selection of poems in the Lancashire dialect
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
Pride and Prejudice is a novel by Jane Austen published in 1813. The story follows the main character Elizabeth Bennet as she deals with issues of manners, upbringing, morality, education and marriage in the society of early 19th-century England.
Richard III
Richard III is an early history play probably written and performed around 1592-93. It is the culmination of Shakespeare's earlier three plays about Henry VI, and chronicles the bloody career of Richard, Duke of Gloucester.