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With every episode featuring a new complete audiobook, you'll discover diverse narratives that illuminate the multifaceted nature of this iconic ruler. 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Henry's the book might have been a sad jumble, perhaps comprehensible to none but the Walrus--but as it is, one finds a joy in its every obscurity." -- The New York Times Book Review, Dec. 17, 1904) Great mysteries are ofen meta-mysteries. For over a century this novel has masqueraded as a collection of loosely connected short stories. Looking backwards through a prism (now a commonplace critical contortion) Cabbages and Kings foreshadows many shadings: "At Swim-Two-Birds", "Pierre Menard, Author of the Quixote", "Tyrants Destroyed", "The Continuity of Parks". -- Elliot Gage O. Henry spent his first years as a writer in Austin, Texas, and the University of Texas maintains a 219-item collection of his works at the Portal to Texas History (reference to publicly-available items which may not be in public domain offered to enthusiasts). — Eric W. 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Henry spent his first years as a writer in Austin, Texas, and the University of Texas maintains a 219-item collection of his works at the Portal to Texas History (reference to publicly-available items which may not be in public domain offered to enthusiasts). — Eric W. Metzler]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>23104</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e63e75410cf27c319ab9fe344bbb0eac.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>England In The Middle Ages-Elizabeth O'Neill</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/england-in-the-middle-ages-elizabeth-o-neill--74499877</link><description><![CDATA[Dive into the intriguing life of King Alfred of England in this riveting podcast. Originally composed in Latin around 888 A.D. by the Monk and Bishop Asser - or so its believed. 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Her story is a powerful reminder of the impact one individual can have in the pursuit of freedom and dignity, making it essential listening for anyone interested in social justice and human rights.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>14303</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e63e75410cf27c319ab9fe344bbb0eac.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Philosophy and Civilization in the Middle Ages-Maurice de Wulf</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/philosophy-and-civilization-in-the-middle-ages-maurice-de-wulf--73607598</link><description><![CDATA["Philosophy and Civilization in the Middle Ages" by Maurice de Wulf delves into the rich intellectual landscape of the medieval period, exploring how philosophical thought intertwined with the fabric of civilization during these transformative centuries. 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