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The story's enduring nature lies in its exploration of human spirit and the complexities of social change, making it a compelling listen for those interested in the roots of contemporary issues.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75033150</guid><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 09:02:25 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/75033150/social_war_of_1900_simon_landis.mp3" length="71696614" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Anton Chekhov</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>"Social War of 1900-Simon Landis" delves into the tumultuous societal conflicts of the early 20th century, exploring the dynamics of power, community, and resistance. 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(Summary with reference to Wikipedia)  <br />Cast Stepan Stepanovich Chubukov - read by John Eddings, Natalya Stepanovna - read by Ruth Golding, Ivan Vassilevitch Lomov - read by Simon Larois, Stage directions - read by Philippa, Audio edited by Ruth Golding]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>7353</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/bff15a185ab12f60d90adb22fc68d99f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Second Mrs. Tanqueray-Arthur Wing Pinero</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/second-mrs-tanqueray-arthur-wing-pinero--73735651</link><description><![CDATA[Step into the world of Anton Chekhovs The Proposal, a lively one-act comic farce set in Russia, where marriage is often seen as a ticket to financial security rather than a union of love. 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