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Author, Cowley: "I offer the following Comedy to the public, under a circumstance which has given my mind the most exquisite uneasiness. On the morning after the first representation, it was observed by the papers that there had been persons present at the Theatre the previous evening, who went there determined to disapprove at all events." This play of 1786 is based on Aphra Behn's "Lucky Chance" of 100 years earlier. By moving the scenes from London to far away romantic Portugal, Cowley thought to avoid criticism for the way she treated aspects of marriage in the play. She was unsuccessful in this, and had to alter the scripts for continued performances. In the published version on which this recording is based, she had restored the changes she had to make. Cowley explains some of this in an opening address in the publication, herein included at the end of Act 5 to avoid spoilers to the action of the play.]]>enPerforming ArtsCopyright Audiobookshttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e064b532d5993e395aa432f0b358d13b.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/show/school-for-greybeards-or-the-mourning-brWed, 29 Jul 2026 09:06:01 +0000Hannah CowleyAudiobooksadfreebooks@gmail.comCowley: "I offer the following Comedy to the public, under a circumstance which has given my mind the most exquisite uneasiness. On the morning after the first representation, it was observed by the papers that there had been persons present at the...
Author, Cowley: "I offer the following Comedy to the public, under a circumstance which has given my mind the most exquisite uneasiness. On the morning after the first representation, it was observed by the papers that there had been persons present at the Theatre the previous evening, who went there determined to disapprove at all events." This play of 1786 is based on Aphra Behn's "Lucky Chance" of 100 years earlier. By moving the scenes from London to far away romantic Portugal, Cowley thought to avoid criticism for the way she treated aspects of marriage in the play. She was unsuccessful in this, and had to alter the scripts for continued performances. In the published version on which this recording is based, she had restored the changes she had to make. Cowley explains some of this in an opening address in the publication, herein included at the end of Act 5 to avoid spoilers to the action of the play.]]>falseepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/baseball-joe-on-the-school-nine-lester-chadwick--73229292https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73229292Wed, 29 Jul 2026 09:00:24 +0000Hannah Cowley"Baseball Joe on the School Nine" follows the spirited journey of "Baseball Joe" Matson, a determined country boy with dreams of attending boarding school and playing on its baseball team. As Joe and his friend Tom Davis enroll at Excelsior Hall, they...17091falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/flatland-a-romance-of-many-dimensions-edwin-abbott-abbott--73209161https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73209161Tue, 28 Jul 2026 09:00:31 +0000Hannah Cowley"Flatland - A Romance of Many Dimensions" by Edwin Abbott Abbott explores a two-dimensional world inhabited by geometric shapes, offering a unique perspective on the nature of reality and the limitations of human perception. Through its clever...14986falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/coffee-break-collection-003-nature-various--73189692https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73189692Mon, 27 Jul 2026 09:00:29 +0000Hannah Cowley"Coffee Break Collection 003 - Nature" is a delightful anthology featuring a variety of short readings that explore the beauty and intricacies of the natural world. With works spanning genres from fiction to non-fiction, listeners can enjoy brief yet...8331falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/confessions-of-a-book-lover-e-walter-walters--73175218https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73175218Sun, 26 Jul 2026 09:00:34 +0000Hannah Cowley"Confessions of a Book-Lover" by E. Walter Walters is a heartfelt exploration of the joy of reading, where the author shares his passion for literature and the art of "book fishing"—the delightful pursuit of discovering hidden gems among discount...7490falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/art-of-landscape-painting-in-oil-colour-sir-alfred-edward-east--73045114https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73045114Thu, 23 Jul 2026 09:00:21 +0000Hannah Cowley"Art of Landscape Painting in Oil Colour" by Sir Alfred Edward East offers timeless insights into the craft of landscape painting, focusing on essential elements such as sketching from nature, equipment, colour, and composition. East's profound...15340falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lying-lover-or-the-ladies-friendship-richard-steele--73045109https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73045109Wed, 22 Jul 2026 09:00:19 +0000Hannah Cowley"Lying Lover or The Ladies' Friendship" by Richard Steele presents a humorous yet poignant exploration of a man's reckless descent into debauchery, showcasing the consequences of false love and poor judgment. As the protagonist, Young Bookwit,...9834falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/baseball-joe-on-the-school-nine-lester-chadwick--73045106https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73045106Tue, 21 Jul 2026 09:00:25 +0000Hannah Cowley"Baseball Joe on the School Nine" follows the spirited journey of Joe Matson, a determined country boy whose dream is to attend boarding school and join the school baseball team. Alongside his friend Tom Davis, Joe navigates the challenges of...17091falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ecce-homo-friedrich-nietzsche--73045098https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73045098Mon, 20 Jul 2026 09:00:19 +0000Hannah CowleyFriedrich Nietzsche's "Ecce Homo" serves as a bold autobiography penned during a prolific period in his life, shortly before his descent into illness. With audacious chapter titles such as “Why I am so Wise” and “Why I am so Clever,” Nietzsche...20210falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cynical-miss-catherwaight-richard-harding-davis--73045083https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73045083Sun, 19 Jul 2026 09:00:23 +0000Hannah Cowley"Cynical Miss Catherwaight" by Richard Harding Davis tells the intriguing story of a woman who collects "dishonored honors"—medals of valor that have been pawned by their original recipients. As Miss Catherwaight scrutinizes the stories behind each...2617falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/school-for-greybeards-or-the-mourning-bride-hannah-cowley--73045073https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73045073Sat, 18 Jul 2026 16:00:54 +0000Hannah Cowley"School for Greybeards or The Mourning Bride" by Hannah Cowley is a captivating comedy that explores the complexities of marriage and societal expectations through the lens of romance set in picturesque Portugal. Written in 1786, the play reflects...8861falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/act-5-and-author-s-address--57527390https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57527390Mon, 06 Nov 2023 03:36:57 +0000Hannah Cowley2724false5fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/act-4--57527396https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57527396Sun, 05 Nov 2023 02:36:00 +0000Hannah Cowley1220false4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/act-3--57527382https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57527382Sat, 04 Nov 2023 02:36:00 +0000Hannah Cowley1464false3fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/act-2--57527381https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57527381Fri, 03 Nov 2023 02:36:00 +0000Hannah Cowley1380false2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/act-1--57527380https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57527380Thu, 02 Nov 2023 02:36:00 +0000Hannah Cowleyhttp://www.adfreebooks.com - 1000+ audiobooks, all ad free!2076false1full