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The Libretto of Richard Wagner's music drama Tristan and Isolde, translated into English by John P Jackson, is here presented as a spoken drama. Tristan, a Knight in the service of King Mark of Cornwall, is sent to Ireland to fetch Mark's prospective bride, the Irish Princess Isolde. On the return voyage Tristan and Isolde realise their love for each other and arrange a secret tryst. This is exposed leading to violence, tragedy and separation but eventually uniting them in death. ]]>enPerforming ArtsCopyright Audiobookshttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/af31982f8dea2fbf0484163234de042d.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tristan-and-isolde-by-richard-wagner-1813-1883--6129963Mon, 03 Aug 2026 09:11:10 +0000Richard WagnerAudiobooksadfreebooks@gmail.comThe Libretto of Richard Wagner's music drama Tristan and Isolde, translated into English by John P Jackson, is here presented as a spoken drama. Tristan, a Knight in the service of King Mark of Cornwall, is sent to Ireland to fetch Mark's prospective...
The Libretto of Richard Wagner's music drama Tristan and Isolde, translated into English by John P Jackson, is here presented as a spoken drama. Tristan, a Knight in the service of King Mark of Cornwall, is sent to Ireland to fetch Mark's prospective bride, the Irish Princess Isolde. On the return voyage Tristan and Isolde realise their love for each other and arrange a secret tryst. This is exposed leading to violence, tragedy and separation but eventually uniting them in death. ]]>falseepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/follies-of-a-day-or-the-marriage-of-figaro-figaro-trilogy-2-english-pierre-beaumarchais--73322835https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73322835Mon, 03 Aug 2026 09:00:50 +0000Richard Wagner"Follies of a Day; OR, The Marriage of Figaro" is the second installment of Pierre Beaumarchais' Figaro Trilogy, a witty exploration of love, marriage, and social dynamics. This clever work delves into the follies and absurdities of human...11230falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/richard-iii-william-shakespeare--73321150https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73321150Sun, 02 Aug 2026 09:00:42 +0000Richard Wagner"Richard III" by William Shakespeare delves into the ambitious rise and tragic fall of one of history's most notorious monarchs. This powerful play explores themes of power, manipulation, and the consequences of unchecked ambition, making it a...12566falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cyrano-de-bergerac-hooker-translation-edmond-rostand--73319208https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73319208Sat, 01 Aug 2026 16:21:52 +0000Richard WagnerCyrano de Bergerac, translated by Hooker, is a timeless tale by Edmond Rostand that explores themes of love, honor, and self-identity through the poignant story of its titular character, a gifted poet with a remarkably large nose. As Cyrano navigates...17237falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/amazons-a-farcical-romance-arthur-wing-pinero--73280164https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73280164Fri, 31 Jul 2026 11:20:50 +0000Richard WagnerAmazons: A Farcical Romance, penned by Arthur Wing Pinero in 1895, presents a humorous exploration of gender roles through the story of the three daughters of the eccentric Marchioness of Castlejordan. Raised to embody masculine traits at home while...9608falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/burglars-club-a-romance-in-twelve-chronicles-henry-augustus-hering--73257051https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73257051Thu, 30 Jul 2026 11:57:09 +0000Richard WagnerStep into the intriguing world of "Burglars' Club: A Romance in Twelve Chronicles," where a group of adventurous bachelors, all former military men, seek excitement through their unconventional club dedicated to town burglaries. As they navigate the...21923falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/byways-to-blessedness-james-allen--73234303https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73234303Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:20:17 +0000Richard Wagner"Byways to Blessedness" by James Allen offers profound insights into enhancing one's life and spiritual well-being through the transformative power of positive thinking. Allen encourages readers to embrace the present and find joy in the small...14180falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/campfire-tales-of-jackson-hole-g-bryan-harry--73213669https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73213669Tue, 28 Jul 2026 12:25:59 +0000Richard Wagner"Campfire Tales of Jackson Hole" by G Bryan Harry immerses listeners in the rich history of the fur traders and mountain men who ventured into the breathtaking landscapes of Yellowstone, Jackson Hole, and the Teton Mountain Range. These captivating...12195falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dunwich-horror-h-p-lovecraft--73192569https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73192569Mon, 27 Jul 2026 13:19:54 +0000Richard WagnerIn a rundown farmhouse near the isolated rural town of Dunwich, a bizarre family engages in dark rituals to conjure an evil entity from another realm, aiming to unleash chaos and deliver the world to ancient gods. The chilling narrative of "Dunwich...6930falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/allan-s-wife-and-other-tales-h-rider-haggard--73176921https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73176921Sun, 26 Jul 2026 14:02:40 +0000Richard WagnerAllan's Wife and Other Tales by H. Rider Haggard delves into the life of Allan Quatermain, the legendary elephant hunter introduced in the classic adventure novel King Solomon's Mines. This collection explores Quatermain's early days as a hunter and...29738falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bulbs-and-blossoms-amy-le-feuvre--73059839https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73059839Fri, 24 Jul 2026 09:00:30 +0000Richard Wagner"Bulbs and Blossoms" by Amy Le Feuvre invites listeners into the enchanting world of two young children who, after returning to England from India, discover the wisdom of their aunt's old gardener. Together, they embark on a journey that celebrates...2536falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tale-of-terror-a-study-of-the-gothic-romance-edith-birkhead--73059838https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73059838Thu, 23 Jul 2026 09:00:24 +0000Richard Wagner"Tale of Terror: A Study of the Gothic Romance" by Edith Birkhead is a seminal essay that explores the evolution of horror as a genre, highlighting its significant impact on subsequent writers. This influential work delves into the elements that...25541falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/double-falsehood-or-the-distrest-lovers-lewis-theobald--73059825https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73059825Wed, 22 Jul 2026 09:00:26 +0000Richard Wagner"Double Falsehood or The Distrest Lovers," attributed to Lewis Theobald, weaves a tale inspired by Cervantes' "Don Quixote," exploring themes of love, deception, and family loyalty. The drama unfolds as Duke Angelo and his son Roderick grow...6771falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/byways-around-san-francisco-bay-w-e-hutchinson--73059824https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73059824Tue, 21 Jul 2026 09:00:33 +0000Richard Wagner"Byways Around San Francisco Bay" by W E Hutchinson invites listeners to explore the breathtaking landscapes of California, a region celebrated for its sunshine, vibrant flora, and invigorating climate. The book encourages nature lovers to embark on...7551falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bonne-marie-a-tale-of-normandy-and-paris-henry-greville--73059823https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73059823Mon, 20 Jul 2026 09:00:26 +0000Richard Wagner"Bonne-Marie," the last work of Henry Gréville, tells the poignant story of a young girl from Normandy, the daughter of a smuggler, who faces the harsh realities of life after her father's tragic death. Educated in a convent, she struggles with her...15450falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tristan-and-isolde-richard-wagner--73059821https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73059821Sun, 19 Jul 2026 22:24:05 +0000Richard WagnerRichard Wagner's "Tristan and Isolde" is a timeless exploration of love, longing, and the tragic consequences of desire. The story follows Tristan, a noble Knight of Cornwall, who is tasked with bringing the beautiful Irish Princess Isolde to marry...6742falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/act-3-at-tristan-s-castle-in-brittany--59147638https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59147638Sat, 23 Mar 2024 15:37:46 +0000Richard Wagner2092false3fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/act-2-at-the-court-of-king-mark--59147637https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59147637Sat, 23 Mar 2024 15:37:46 +0000Richard Wagner2123false2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/act-1-the-voyage-to-cornwall--59147636https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59147636Sat, 23 Mar 2024 15:37:46 +0000Richard Wagner2315false1full