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This sentimental drama, written by the prolific German dramatist, August von Kotzebue (a friend of Ludwig von Beethoven,) was originally published under the title “Menshenhass und Reue.” When the play was translated into English in the late 1790s, it quickly became a runaway success in both Great Britain and the United States and remained a staple of dramatic companies for most on the 19th century. The fairytale-like plot, with its story of lost love, concealed identity, crushing guilt, and healing redemption, charmed generations of tearful Victorian theatre-goers.]]>enPerforming ArtsCopyright Audiobookshttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ebbfd8245a3ce19d3c3ba007f996cd3c.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/show/stranger-the-by-august-von-kotzebue-1761Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:05:20 +0000August von KotzebueAudiobooksadfreebooks@gmail.comThis sentimental drama, written by the prolific German dramatist, August von Kotzebue (a friend of Ludwig von Beethoven,) was originally published under the title “Menshenhass und Reue.” When the play was translated into English in the late 1790s, it...
This sentimental drama, written by the prolific German dramatist, August von Kotzebue (a friend of Ludwig von Beethoven,) was originally published under the title “Menshenhass und Reue.” When the play was translated into English in the late 1790s, it quickly became a runaway success in both Great Britain and the United States and remained a staple of dramatic companies for most on the 19th century. The fairytale-like plot, with its story of lost love, concealed identity, crushing guilt, and healing redemption, charmed generations of tearful Victorian theatre-goers.]]>falseec1905d2-2d75-54a6-8a96-495d3a20a670episodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kobzar-of-the-ukraine-taras-shevchenko--73371596https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73371596Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:00:33 +0000August von Kotzebue"Kobzar of the Ukraine-Taras Shevchenko" is a profound exploration of the life and works of Taras Shevchenko, a pivotal figure in Ukrainian literature and culture. This audiobook delves into Shevchenko's enduring legacy as a voice for freedom,...9090falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fiend-s-delight-ambrose-bierce--73369233https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73369233Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:00:35 +0000August von KotzebueFiend's Delight by Ambrose Bierce invites listeners into a world where dark humor and biting satire intertwine, showcasing Bierce's sharp wit and keen observations of human nature. This collection highlights the absurdities of life, exploring themes...8735falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/as-i-lay-dying-william-faulkner--73366655https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73366655Sat, 22 Aug 2026 09:00:31 +0000August von KotzebueAs I Lay Dying by William Faulkner is a profound exploration of family, mortality, and the human condition, encapsulated in the journey of the Bundren family as they transport their deceased matriarch to her final resting place. This narrative delves...23096falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/stranger-august-von-kotzebue--74494623https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74494623Sat, 22 Aug 2026 04:00:11 +0000August von Kotzebue"Stranger" by August von Kotzebue is a poignant exploration of lost love, concealed identities, and the heavy burdens of guilt, woven into a fairytale-like narrative that has captivated audiences since its debut. Originally published as “Menshenhass...7596falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sonnets-edna-st-vincent-millay--73364246https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73364246Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:00:33 +0000August von KotzebueSonnets by Edna St. Vincent Millay is a compelling collection that showcases the poet's mastery of language and emotion. Through her poignant verses, Millay explores themes of love, loss, and the complexities of human experience, offering listeners a...3324falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sonnets-of-john-keats-john-keats--73361977https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73361977Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:00:40 +0000August von KotzebueThe "Sonnets of John Keats" showcases the profound beauty and emotional depth of Keats's poetic genius. These sonnets explore themes of love, nature, and the human experience, capturing the essence of fleeting beauty and the pursuit of truth. Keats's...4245falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/golden-porch-w-m-l-hutchinson--73359764https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73359764Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:00:32 +0000August von Kotzebue"Golden Porch" by W. M. L. Hutchinson invites listeners into a world rich with exploration and introspection. This timeless narrative weaves together themes of connection, belonging, and the beauty of simple moments, making it a poignant reflection on...25973falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bay-a-book-of-poems-d-h-lawrence--73357673https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73357673Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:00:45 +0000August von Kotzebue"Bay A Book of Poems" by D. H. Lawrence is a collection that captures the essence of human experience through evocative language and rich imagery. Lawrence's poems delve into themes of nature, love, and the complexities of existence, inviting...1882falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wilderness-ways-william-j-long--73355494https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73355494Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:00:43 +0000August von Kotzebue"Wilderness Ways" by William J. Long invites listeners into the heart of nature, exploring the intricate relationships between humans and the wild. Long's profound observations and reflections on the natural world resonate deeply, reminding us of the...13435falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/meditations-of-the-emperor-marcus-aurelius-antoninus-marcus-aurelius--73353145https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73353145Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:00:41 +0000August von KotzebueMeditations of the Emperor Marcus Aurelius Antoninus-Marcus Aurelius is a profound exploration of Stoic philosophy, offering insights into the mind of one of history's greatest leaders. This timeless work reflects Marcus Aurelius's thoughts on virtue,...17268falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/friendly-road-new-adventures-in-contentment-ray-stannard-baker--73350535https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73350535Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:00:46 +0000August von Kotzebue"Friendly Road, New Adventures in Contentment" by Ray Stannard Baker invites listeners on a journey toward finding joy and satisfaction in everyday life. This timeless exploration of contentment resonates deeply in a world often filled with...25980falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mountain-interval-robert-frost--73348612https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73348612Fri, 14 Aug 2026 09:00:46 +0000August von Kotzebue"Mountain Interval" by Robert Frost is a collection of poems that captures the beauty and complexity of nature and human experience. This enduring work reflects on themes of solitude, reflection, and the relationship between humanity and the natural...5195falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/prayers-of-the-early-church-j-manning-potts--73346709https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73346709Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:00:40 +0000August von Kotzebue"Prayers of the Early Church" by J. Manning Potts invites listeners to explore the profound spiritual expressions of early Christian communities. This collection highlights the heartfelt prayers that shaped the faith and practices of believers in a...6666falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/goblin-market-and-other-poems-christina-rossetti--73344603https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73344603Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:00:46 +0000August von Kotzebue"Goblin Market and Other Poems" by Christina Rossetti is a captivating collection that showcases the poet's rich imagination and exploration of themes such as temptation, sisterhood, and the complexities of human desire. Rossetti's iconic poem "Goblin...9157falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/goblins-and-pagodas-john-gould-fletcher--73342592https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73342592Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:00:47 +0000August von KotzebueGoblins and Pagodas by John Gould Fletcher invites listeners into a world rich with imagination and symbolism, exploring the interplay between the mystical and the mundane. This evocative work delves into themes of transformation and the unseen forces...7683falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-a-syrian-saddle-ada-goodrich-freer--73340729https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73340729Mon, 10 Aug 2026 09:00:38 +0000August von KotzebueIn a Syrian Saddle by Ada Goodrich-Freer invites listeners on a captivating journey through the landscapes and cultures of Syria, as experienced by the author herself. This immersive narrative not only explores the beauty of the region but also delves...29238falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/collected-public-domain-poems-of-wallace-stevens-volume-1-wallace-stevens--73338524https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73338524Sun, 09 Aug 2026 09:00:54 +0000August von Kotzebue"Collected Public Domain Poems of Wallace Stevens, Volume 1" invites listeners into the rich and imaginative world of one of America's most celebrated poets. This volume showcases Stevens' profound exploration of reality, perception, and the interplay...4071falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/first-from-the-front-harold-ashton--73331372https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73331372Sat, 08 Aug 2026 09:00:45 +0000August von Kotzebue"First From the Front" by Harold Ashton is a compelling narrative that immerses listeners in the experiences of those who stand at the forefront of challenges and conflicts. This audiobook resonates with timeless themes of courage, resilience, and the...17624falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/poems-of-marianne-moore-marianne-moore--73329749https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73329749Fri, 07 Aug 2026 09:01:01 +0000August von Kotzebue"Poems of Marianne Moore" showcases the innovative and thought-provoking works of the celebrated poet Marianne Moore. Her poetry is marked by its keen observation of the world, blending nature, art, and human experience with a distinctive voice that...2402falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/our-village-volume-1-mary-russell-mitford--73328039https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73328039Thu, 06 Aug 2026 09:00:38 +0000August von Kotzebue"Our Village, Volume 1" by Mary Russell Mitford invites listeners into a charming exploration of rural life in 19th-century England. Through vivid descriptions and engaging observations, Mitford captures the essence of village existence, highlighting...35655falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dream-of-gerontius-john-henry-newman--73326387https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73326387Wed, 05 Aug 2026 09:00:44 +0000August von Kotzebue"Dream of Gerontius" by John Henry Newman is a profound exploration of the soul's journey after death, reflecting on themes of faith, redemption, and the afterlife. This lyrical and meditative work invites listeners to contemplate the nature of...3355falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/letters-written-during-a-short-residence-in-sweden-norway-and-denmark-mary-wollstonecraft--73324688https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73324688Tue, 04 Aug 2026 09:00:39 +0000August von Kotzebue"Letters Written During a Short Residence in Sweden, Norway and Denmark" by Mary Wollstonecraft offers a compelling glimpse into the landscapes and cultures of Scandinavia through the eyes of a passionate observer. This collection of letters captures...20865falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sunbeams-george-wilbur-peck--73322792https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73322792Mon, 03 Aug 2026 09:00:45 +0000August von Kotzebue"Sunbeams" by George Wilbur Peck invites listeners to bask in the warmth of its timeless themes, exploring the joys and challenges of life through a lens of optimism and resilience. This uplifting work is a celebration of the human spirit, reminding...20113falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/countess-of-lowndes-square-and-other-stories-e-f-benson--73321102https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73321102Sun, 02 Aug 2026 09:00:38 +0000August von Kotzebue"Countess of Lowndes Square, and Other Stories" by E. F. Benson invites listeners into a world rich with intrigue and social nuance, showcasing Benson's keen observations of human behavior and relationships. The collection reflects themes of identity,...28463falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/prelude-william-wordsworth--73319159https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73319159Sat, 01 Aug 2026 16:20:10 +0000August von Kotzebue"Prelude" by William Wordsworth is a profound exploration of the poet's inner life and the evolution of his thoughts on nature, humanity, and the divine. This reflective work delves into the transformative power of personal experiences and the...28539falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/man-s-world-rachel-crothers--73279981https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73279981Fri, 31 Jul 2026 11:12:07 +0000August von Kotzebue"Man's World" by Rachel Crothers tells the story of Frank Ware, a woman writer navigating the literary world under a masculine pseudonym to gain respect. Living in New York City with her adopted son, Frank dedicates her time to rescuing prostitutes,...8004falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-a-good-old-world-bruce-barton--73256903https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73256903Thu, 30 Jul 2026 11:47:28 +0000August von Kotzebue"It's a Good Old World" by Bruce Barton is a thought-provoking collection of essays that draws on history, religion, and the events of the 1920s to impart timeless lessons in common sense and character development. Through inspiring stories of...12013falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/otherworld-cadences-f-s-flint--73234163https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73234163Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:11:14 +0000August von Kotzebue"Otherworld Cadences" by F S Flint is a poignant collection of poetry that reflects the profound influences of the Imagist movement and the innovative spirit of French poetry. Flint, a notable figure alongside Ezra Pound, channels the lyrical beauty...5373falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fourth-national-climate-assessment-volume-ii-impacts-risks-and-adaption-in-the-united-states-us-global-change-research-program--73213527https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73213527Tue, 28 Jul 2026 12:19:11 +0000August von KotzebueThe Fourth National Climate Assessment – Volume II is an essential exploration of climate change and its profound effects on the United States, presented in accessible language by the U.S. Global Change Research Program. This 2018 report delves into...31734falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/home-and-the-world-rabindranath-tagore--73192501https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73192501Mon, 27 Jul 2026 13:12:00 +0000August von Kotzebue"Home and the World," a novel by Rabindranath Tagore, explores the complexities of love and loyalty against the backdrop of political upheaval in early 20th-century Bengal. The story centers on Nikhil, a wealthy nobleman, his devoted wife Bimala, and...26325falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/curious-quest-e-phillips-oppenheim--73176854https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73176854Sun, 26 Jul 2026 13:52:41 +0000August von Kotzebue"Curious Quest" by E. Phillips Oppenheim presents a charming narrative where friendship and honesty ultimately prevail over wealth. The story follows Ernest Bliss, a young millionaire whose very name hints at the transformative journey he undergoes as...32897falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/essay-on-the-slavery-and-commerce-of-the-human-species-particularly-the-african-thomas-clarkson--73059434https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73059434Fri, 24 Jul 2026 09:00:27 +0000August von KotzebueThomas Clarkson's "Essay on the Slavery and Commerce of the Human Species Particularly the African" offers a profound examination of the slave trade's commercial dimensions, structured into three insightful sections: The History of Slavery, The...18518falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cruise-of-the-alerte-in-search-of-treasure-edward-frederick-knight--73059431https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73059431Thu, 23 Jul 2026 09:00:25 +0000August von Kotzebue"Cruise of the Alerte - In Search of Treasure" by Edward Frederick Knight invites listeners on an exhilarating voyage to the South Seas in 1889, where the allure of buried treasure on the remote island of Trindade beckons. This captivating tale...27216falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/understanding-english-cathedrals-terminology-architecture-organization-and-personnel-helen-marshall-pratt-esther-singleton--73059427https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73059427Wed, 22 Jul 2026 09:00:24 +0000August von Kotzebue"Understanding English Cathedrals: Terminology, Architecture, Organization, and Personnel" features introductory chapters from two significant works that explore the grandeur and intricacies of English cathedrals. By delving into the foundational...9651falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-school-and-out-the-conquest-of-richard-grant-oliver-optic--73059426https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73059426Tue, 21 Jul 2026 09:00:31 +0000August von Kotzebue"In School and Out: The Conquest of Richard Grant" by Oliver Optic delves into the tumultuous experiences of Richard Grant, a boy who finds himself in a series of troublesome situations, highlighting his struggles both in and out of school. Despite...17440falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hawk-of-egypt-joan-conquest--73059424https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73059424Mon, 20 Jul 2026 09:00:26 +0000August von KotzebueSet against the mesmerizing backdrop of 1920s Egypt, "Hawk of Egypt" by Joan Conquest explores a tragic love triangle involving a beautiful English girl, an English gentleman, and a captivating half-English, half-Egyptian man. As their intertwined...25985falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/stranger-august-von-kotzebue--73059418https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73059418Sun, 19 Jul 2026 21:30:25 +0000August von Kotzebue"Stranger," a sentimental drama by August von Kotzebue, explores timeless themes of lost love, concealed identity, guilt, and redemption, making it a poignant reflection on the human condition. Originally published as "Menshenhass und Reue," this...7596falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/act-v--57919094https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57919094Tue, 05 Dec 2023 15:55:26 +0000August von Kotzebue1312false5fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/act-iv--57919097https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57919097Mon, 04 Dec 2023 15:55:00 +0000August von Kotzebue1502false4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/act-iii--57919095https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57919095Sun, 03 Dec 2023 15:55:00 +0000August von Kotzebue1426false3fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/act-ii--57919093https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57919093Sat, 02 Dec 2023 15:55:00 +0000August von Kotzebuehttp://www.adfreebooks.com - 1000+ audiobooks, all ad free!1659false2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/act-i--57919090https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57919090Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:55:00 +0000August von Kotzebuehttp://www.adfreebooks.com - 1000+ audiobooks, all ad free!1700false1full