https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-daniel-defoe-library--6877047
Designed for listeners who favour patience over noise, this podcast invites you to keep company with rogues, merchants, and solitary islanders, hearing every page as it might have been spoken in a London coffee-house of old.]]>enFictionPublic domainhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/32374eb1383d81d46b886703a25b25d3.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-daniel-defoe-library--6877047Sat, 11 Jul 2026 18:30:08 +0000Daniel DefoeJonathan Magnussonfeeds@spreaker.comStep into an audio-cabinet of curiosities, where the works of Daniel Defoe are read in their full measure, without haste or abridgment. Each episode presents a faithful narration, as though a traveller’s journal opened by candlelight - tales of...
Designed for listeners who favour patience over noise, this podcast invites you to keep company with rogues, merchants, and solitary islanders, hearing every page as it might have been spoken in a London coffee-house of old.]]>falseserialhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/moll-flanders-author-s-preface--69992487https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69992487Wed, 11 Feb 2026 23:03:37 +0000Daniel DefoeIn which a concealed narrator presents a private history newly dressed in modest language, urging the reader to weigh its truth and moral purpose rather than its outward scandal. The preface frames the tale as a sober account intended to instruct the...637false11fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/moll-flanders-section-1--69992488https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69992488Wed, 11 Feb 2026 23:03:38 +0000Daniel DefoeIn which the early years of a young girl named Moll Flanders are recounted, revealing her humble and uncertain beginnings, her tender hopes to avoid the drudgery of servants’ work, and her innocent ambition to become a “gentlewoman” by her own honest...1459false12fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/moll-flanders-section-2--69992478https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69992478Thu, 12 Feb 2026 18:30:02 +0000Daniel DefoeIn which a young woman finds herself entangled in the romantic advances of two brothers, each declaring their love and making various overtures, while she navigates the complexities of pride, vanity, and the expectations of society. The delicate dance...1260false13fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/moll-flanders-section-3--69992479https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69992479Fri, 13 Feb 2026 18:30:03 +0000Daniel DefoeIn which the narrator finds herself ensnared in a delicate family intrigue, where misunderstandings and open declarations of affection embroil her in a complex web of honour, secrecy, and social expectation. Through earnest discourse with her beloved...1656false14fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/moll-flanders-section-4--69992470https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69992470Sat, 14 Feb 2026 18:30:02 +0000Daniel DefoeIn which the intricate negotiations and misunderstandings of love and marriage among a gentleman’s family unfold with a delicate mix of honour, pride, and mistaken intentions, revealing the woman’s steadfast virtue amidst pressing temptations and...2286false15fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/moll-flanders-section-5--69992481https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69992481Sun, 15 Feb 2026 18:30:02 +0000Daniel DefoeIn which the widow, navigating the changed and mercenary manners of London's matrimonial market, learns that money alone commands esteem and that women must guard their worth with prudence and stratagem. Guided by a faithful friend, she adeptly feigns...2071false16fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/moll-flanders-section-6--69992477https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69992477Mon, 16 Feb 2026 18:30:02 +0000Daniel DefoeIn which the narrator recounts her voyage to Virginia with her husband, the discovery of her mother-in-law’s convict past, and the dreadful revelation of her own close kinship with her husband that shatters their domestic bliss. She struggles with the...1592false17fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/moll-flanders-section-7--69992469https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69992469Tue, 17 Feb 2026 18:30:02 +0000Daniel DefoeIn which I take the bold step of revealing the strange and distressing truth of my birth to my husband, with whom I have striven to maintain a semblance of harmony despite the heavy secret that binds us. Upon returning to England, I navigate the...2024false18fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/moll-flanders-section-8--69992482https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69992482Wed, 18 Feb 2026 18:30:02 +0000Daniel DefoeIn which Moll, grateful for the ample provision made for her lying-in, prudently saves a considerable sum while living comfortably with her gentleman at Hammersmith, though bound by the limitations of her unmarried state and haunted by the prospect of...1518false19fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/moll-flanders-section-9--69992489https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69992489Thu, 19 Feb 2026 18:30:02 +0000Daniel DefoeIn which the widow, seeking trustworthy counsel for managing her modest fortune, is introduced to a gentleman and his friend who offer their assistance with a genuine air of honesty; and in the course of their meetings, she encounters delicate...1376false110fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/moll-flanders-section-10--69992485https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69992485Fri, 20 Feb 2026 18:30:02 +0000Daniel DefoeIn which our heroine is introduced to an affluent family and finds herself entangled in a marriage founded upon false pretences of fortune, only to discover the grievous truth of mutual deception and destitution. Amidst sorrow and candid discourse,...1493false111fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/moll-flanders-section-11--69992475https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69992475Sat, 21 Feb 2026 18:30:02 +0000Daniel DefoeIn which Moll reflects upon her passionate parting with a gentleman companion and contemplates ventures to America and Ireland as prospects for their future. She later finds herself in London with child, navigating the perils of childbirth and lodging...1793false112fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/moll-flanders-section-12--69992473https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69992473Sun, 22 Feb 2026 18:30:05 +0000Daniel DefoeIn which the narrator, after the birth of her child and receiving news of her former husband's divorce, wrestles with her conscience and the practicalities of concealing her child while navigating proposals of marriage and plans for a discreet future....2202false113fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/moll-flanders-section-13--69992476https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69992476Mon, 23 Feb 2026 18:30:12 +0000Daniel DefoeIn which the narrator discloses her descent from a peaceful domestic life into desperate poverty that drives her to theft and cunning deceit, guided and corrupted by the urgings of evil and the necessities of survival. She recounts various escapades...1877false114fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/moll-flanders-section-14--69992486https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69992486Tue, 24 Feb 2026 18:30:13 +0000Daniel DefoeIn which the industrious heroine details her various ventures in thievery, from clever shoplifting and the clever use of disguise to daring exploits amidst fires and fairs, all the while navigating the perils of discovery and the company of equally...2434false115fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/moll-flanders-section-15--69992490https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69992490Wed, 25 Feb 2026 18:30:09 +0000Daniel DefoeIn which the frequent meetings between my governess and a distressed gentleman unfold into a secretive exchange of lost possessions and delicate negotiations, marked by reluctant confessions and guarded trust. And in a turn of events revealing the...1969false116fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/moll-flanders-section-16--69992468https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69992468Thu, 26 Feb 2026 18:30:02 +0000Daniel DefoeIn which a dispute arises from a mistaken accusation of theft, leading to a formal complaint and subsequent settlement that provides some measure of recompense; the narrator then adopts various disguises and schemes, navigating the risks and company...2219false117fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/moll-flanders-section-17--69992471https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69992471Fri, 27 Feb 2026 18:30:09 +0000Daniel DefoeIn which the lady, having fled her former circumstances, journeys through the country with artful caution and encounters various adventures that test her wit and resolve, including a narrowly avoided theft and a false accusation that lands her in the...1822false118fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/moll-flanders-section-18--69992474https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69992474Sat, 28 Feb 2026 18:30:04 +0000Daniel DefoeIn which I find myself overwhelmed by the dreadful prospect of a death sentence, only to be moved toward a sincere repentance through the kind ministrations of a good man, amidst the sorrowful company of fellow prisoners and the ministrations of my...1804false119fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/moll-flanders-section-19--69992484https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69992484Sun, 01 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Daniel DefoeIn which our heroine recounts a long conversation with her fellow prisoner—a highwayman and former husband—detailing his life, trials, and their shared prospects whilst on board a ship bound for Virginia as transported convicts. The narrative then...2318false120fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/moll-flanders-section-20--69992483https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69992483Mon, 02 Mar 2026 18:30:04 +0000Daniel DefoeIn which the weary travellers, newly freed from servitude, settle along the Potomac River and grapple with the poignant discovery of long-lost family ties amidst the challenges of colonial life; and in tender secrecy the narrator contemplates her...2365false121fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/moll-flanders-section-21--69992480https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69992480Tue, 03 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Daniel DefoeIn which I find myself reunited with my son, whose prudent and tender nature brings a measure of comfort and hope, as he manages to secure for me the estate left by my grandmother and offers me a place near his own. Our visits and exchanges, marked by...2196false122fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/moll-flanders-section-22--69992472https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69992472Wed, 04 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Daniel DefoeIn which the narrator relates her voyage across the bay and the prosperous establishment of a plantation with her husband, enriched by the generous gifts and faithful assistance of friends and servants. She recounts their gradual accumulation of...2394false123fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-life-adventures-piracies-of-captain-singleton-section-1--70022992https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70022992Thu, 05 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Daniel DefoeIn which the narrator recounts the early tribulations of his childhood, including abduction, a wandering life among gipsies, and eventual introduction to the sea through a kindly shipmaster, whose death leads him into strange service aboard a...1586false21fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-life-adventures-piracies-of-captain-singleton-section-2--70022991https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70022991Fri, 06 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Daniel DefoeIn which the young protagonist suffers cruel treatment under a harsh master aboard a ship, faces a desperate mutiny, and is ultimately cast ashore on a wild island with a few fellow prisoners, left to fend for themselves among uncertain and fearsome...1708false22fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-life-adventures-piracies-of-captain-singleton-section-3--70023000https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70023000Sat, 07 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Daniel DefoeIn which Captain Singleton and his company, cast ashore and direly pressed for provisions, establish a set of rules for mutual governance and subsistence, and endeavour to cultivate a semblance of society amongst themselves while contending with the...1613false23fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-life-adventures-piracies-of-captain-singleton-section-4--70023008https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70023008Sun, 08 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Daniel DefoeIn which a resourceful band, finding barter with the native islanders exceedingly profitable, prepare and embark upon a perilous voyage to seek passage to the African mainland, crafting ingenious contrivances to preserve provisions and fresh water....1350false24fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-life-adventures-piracies-of-captain-singleton-section-5--70022997https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70022997Mon, 09 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Daniel DefoeIn which our mariners, favoured by the civility and generosity of the island’s natives, find themselves inspired to construct a vessel from the wreckage of a stranded Dutch ship, employing ingenuity and native resources to overcome their paucity of...1232false25fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-life-adventures-piracies-of-captain-singleton-section-6--70023001https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70023001Tue, 10 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Daniel DefoeIn which a weary company, driven by necessity and bold resolve, make landfall on the desolate African coast and encounter its fierce inhabitants, compelling them to forge a desperate plan for a perilous journey across a vast and untamed continent....1866false26fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-life-adventures-piracies-of-captain-singleton-section-7--70022999https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70022999Wed, 11 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Daniel DefoeIn which a young prince of the natives, struck by our power and honourable dealings, places his trust and fealty with us, leading to an expedition inland with prisoners and a determined caravan, guided by mutual signs and newly formed bonds. We...1355false27fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-life-adventures-piracies-of-captain-singleton-section-8--70022996https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70022996Thu, 12 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Daniel DefoeIn which a fierce leopard is dispatched by the steady hand of a marksman, stirring awe and superstition among the native prisoners, while the travellers fashion canoes and make cautious progress along a winding river beset by diverse peoples and wild...1690false28fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-life-adventures-piracies-of-captain-singleton-section-9--70022990https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70022990Fri, 13 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Daniel DefoeIn which the travellers encounter a barren and hostile wilderness beyond a rugged mountain ridge, prompting them to devise clever means of shelter and sustainment, whilst observing the strange habits of wild beasts and the resources of the land....1400false29fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-life-adventures-piracies-of-captain-singleton-section-10--70022993https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70022993Sat, 14 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Daniel DefoeIn which the travellers encounter an astonishing wilderness teeming with elephants and wild beasts, and, after securing sustenance through fishing and hunting, discover a river that offers both hope and risk amid the encroaching wet season. They...1965false210fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-life-adventures-piracies-of-captain-singleton-section-11--70023003https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70023003Sun, 15 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Daniel DefoeIn which the travellers encounter a terrifying gathering of wild beasts around their camp by night, leading to a fierce defence that results in several creatures slain and a night filled with eerie roaring. As they proceed northward through strange...1692false211fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-life-adventures-piracies-of-captain-singleton-section-12--70023009https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70023009Mon, 16 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Daniel DefoeIn which a resourceful company traverses a vast and desolate wilderness, encountering wild beasts and scant provisions, until they reach a small river bordered by native huts and meet a lone white Englishman who has lived in exile among the natives...1811false212fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-life-adventures-piracies-of-captain-singleton-section-13--70023004https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70023004Tue, 17 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Daniel DefoeIn which our company takes into their fellowship a naked Englishman, who, though abandoned by fortune and weaponless amidst savage wilderness, becomes their invaluable guide and interpreter through lands rich with rivers of gold and teeming with wild...1566false213fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-life-adventures-piracies-of-captain-singleton-section-14--70022995https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70022995Wed, 18 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Daniel DefoeIn which the Captain and his companions, enriched by their gold and ivory gathering amidst the rains and floods, embark upon the sea once more, engaging in commerce, conflict, and alliance with various peoples and vessels, and enriching themselves by...1719false214fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-life-adventures-piracies-of-captain-singleton-section-15--70023002https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70023002Thu, 19 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Daniel DefoeIn which our captain and his crew, after enduring storms and narrowly escaping an English man-of-war, engage in a bold combat with a Portuguese man-of-war along the Brazilian coast, showcasing fierce determination despite their own hardships. They...1530false215fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-life-adventures-piracies-of-captain-singleton-section-16--70022998https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70022998Fri, 20 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Daniel DefoeIn which the captain and his men come upon a Dutch-built ship inhabited solely by a multitude of enslaved negroes, whose tragic revolt against their cruel captors has left the vessel bereft of its white crew, and this discovery leads to a delicate...1754false216fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-life-adventures-piracies-of-captain-singleton-section-17--70022994https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70022994Sat, 21 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Daniel DefoeIn which the crew sets sail for the Cape of Good Hope, encountering troubling weather and unexpected English deserters who eagerly join their ranks, before venturing to Madagascar and then cruising the Red Sea in search of richer prizes. They face...2020false217fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-life-adventures-piracies-of-captain-singleton-section-18--70023007https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70023007Sun, 22 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Daniel DefoeIn which our company, joined with Captain Avery’s, contemplates settling in Madagascar but ultimately continues their seafaring enterprises, encountering division among themselves and taking prizes along the coasts of India and the Spice Islands. The...1714false218fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-life-adventures-piracies-of-captain-singleton-section-19--70023006https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70023006Mon, 23 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Daniel DefoeIn which the venturesome crew encounters a dreadful thunderstorm near New Guinea, narrowly escaping peril, and proceeds to gather a rich cargo of spices through cunning captures and trade amongst the islands and seas of the East. Their dealings lead...1657false219fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-life-adventures-piracies-of-captain-singleton-section-20--70023011https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70023011Tue, 24 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Daniel DefoeIn which the voyage home proves a grand and arduous undertaking, marked by strange islands, hostile encounters with indigenous peoples, and a perplexing siege upon a hollow tree fortress, which tests the courage and cunning of our men. Though the...1814false220fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-life-adventures-piracies-of-captain-singleton-section-21--70023014https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70023014Wed, 25 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Daniel DefoeIn which the crew, after finding a safe harbour and procuring provisions, encounter a ship they compel to supply them, then face a violent storm that drives their vessel aground on a strange shore where they must deal with wary and potentially hostile...1845false221fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-life-adventures-piracies-of-captain-singleton-section-22--70023005https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70023005Thu, 26 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Daniel DefoeIn which the captain and his crew find themselves precariously anchored within reach of a vast multitude of hostile natives, engaged in a cautious and tense parley mediated by a Dutchman whose allegiance wavers. An account follows of an English...1830false222fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-life-adventures-piracies-of-captain-singleton-section-23--70023010https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70023010Fri, 27 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Daniel DefoeIn which the narrative unfolds the prolonged captivity and grievous losses suffered by the captain’s son in a foreign land, alongside his reliance on providential blessings such as the arrival of a Bible and eventual fortune through husbandry....1840false223fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-life-adventures-piracies-of-captain-singleton-section-24--70023015https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70023015Sat, 28 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Daniel DefoeIn which the captain and his companion William engage in earnest discourse about the possibility of forsaking their piratical way of life, revealing a profound divergence in their notions of home and repentance. Their deliberations lead them to a...1624false224fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-life-adventures-piracies-of-captain-singleton-section-25--70023012https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70023012Sun, 29 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Daniel DefoeIn which the protagonist, concealed from his countrymen and troubled in spirit, wrestles with the heavy burden of his ill-gotten wealth and the deep moral reckonings it incites, finding counsel and comfort chiefly in the wise and steady William....1076false225fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-life-adventures-piracies-of-captain-singleton-section-26--70023013https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70023013Mon, 30 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Daniel DefoeIn which the narrator and his companion maintain their assumed identities as Armenian merchants while living quietly in Venice, cultivating a deep and steadfast friendship marked by shared reflection and prudence. Their cautious correspondence with...1960false226fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-life-adventures-piracies-of-captain-singleton-section-27--70023016https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70023016Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Daniel DefoeIn which the careful disposition of funds to a trusted relative is undertaken with prudent resolve and familial affection, ensuring secrecy and security in uncertain times. Thus encouraged by discreet correspondence and an assured retreat, plans are...2428false227fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-life-adventures-piracies-of-captain-singleton-section-28--70023017https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70023017Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Daniel DefoeIn which the narrator, burdened with ill-gotten wealth yet destitute of friendship, resolves to bestow a considerable portion upon the sister of his companion William, in hope of securing both charity and refuge. After years of hesitation abroad and...2625false228fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/robinson-crusoe-chapter-1-start-in-life--70023308https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70023308Thu, 02 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Daniel DefoeIn which the narrator, son of a prosperous merchant family, defies his father’s wise counsel to pursue a life at sea, only to encounter the harsh realities and perils of maritime adventure through storms and shipwreck. His youthful folly and restless...1876false31fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/robinson-crusoe-chapter-2-slavery-escape--70023307https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70023307Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Daniel DefoeIn which I recount my ill-advised beginnings at sea, my apprenticeship under a kind captain, and the grievous misfortunes that fell upon me when captured by Moors, culminating in a desperate escape by boat along a wild and fearful coast. With a...1725false32fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/robinson-crusoe-chapter-3-wrecked-on-a-desert-island-part-1--70023302https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70023302Sat, 04 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Daniel DefoeIn which the narrator, having narrowly escaped captivity, attempts a desperate journey along the African coast seeking rescue or refuge, encountering strange peoples and beasts that evoke both fear and fascination. Fortunate in acquiring the aid of a...1326false33fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/robinson-crusoe-chapter-3-wrecked-on-a-desert-island-part-2--70023317https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70023317Sun, 05 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Daniel DefoeIn which our industrious narrator, having prospered in Brazil, is ensnared once more by a restless ambition that leads him to embark upon a perilous voyage to the African coast, encountering violent storms and shipwreck that cast him ashore utterly...1263false34fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/robinson-crusoe-chapter-4-first-weeks-on-the-island-part-1--70023306https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70023306Mon, 06 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Daniel DefoeIn which the castaway, having found the stranded ship upright and close to shore after the tempest, ingeniously fashions rafts to rescue provisions, tools, and arms that he brings to a newly chosen habitation upon an uninhabited island. He studies the...1198false35fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/robinson-crusoe-chapter-4-first-weeks-on-the-island-part-2--70023304https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70023304Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Daniel DefoeIn which the stranded mariner, with great industry and prudence, establishes a secure habitation upon a desolate island, carefully fortifying his shelter and arranging his provisions to endure the vicissitudes of a solitary life; and as he surveys the...1828false36fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/robinson-crusoe-chapter-5-builds-a-house-the-journal--70023312https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70023312Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Daniel DefoeIn which a castaway, in the midst of his despair and solitude upon a deserted island, undertakes the laborious task of securing shelter, fashioning tools, and cultivating the earth to create a semblance of home and sustenance. Throughout the seasons,...1873false37fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/robinson-crusoe-chapter-6-ill-and-conscience-stricken--70023301https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70023301Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Daniel DefoeIn which the shipwrecked mariner devotes himself to dismantling the broken remnants of his vessel to salvage timber and iron for survival, whilst battling the hardships of sickness and solitude on a remote island. During his affliction, he wrestles...1978false38fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/robinson-crusoe-chapter-7-agricultural-experience--70023309https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70023309Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Daniel DefoeIn which the solitary castaway explores the fruitful and varied landscapes of his island abode, discovering wild grapes, citrus fruits, and other native produce whilst contemplating the merits of relocating his habitation for greater comfort. He...1289false39fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/robinson-crusoe-chapter-8-surveys-his-position--70023303https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70023303Sat, 11 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Daniel DefoeIn which the solitary mariner undertakes a long and curious journey across his island, observing its varied wildlife, planting crops with great toil, and reflecting deeply upon his providential condition. With patient industry and new spiritual...1471false310fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/robinson-crusoe-chapter-9-a-boat--70023313https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70023313Sun, 12 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Daniel DefoeIn which the industrious soul, having secured the means for cultivation and sustenance, applies himself with diligent patience to the making of earthenware vessels, tools, and clothing suited to his solitary estate, whilst reflecting on providence and...2327false311fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/robinson-crusoe-chapter-10-tames-goats--70023310https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70023310Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Daniel DefoeIn which the solitary mariner, after many years of patient toil and careful husbandry, completes his humble boat and endeavours to explore the island’s shores by sea, enduring perilous currents and a near calamity that renews his gratitude for his...1636false312fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/robinson-crusoe-chapter-11-finds-print-of-man-s-foot-on-the-sand--70023318https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70023318Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Daniel DefoeIn which the solitary ruler of his island, adorned in garments fashioned from goat’s skins, endeavours to sustain his domain through diligent cultivation and secure fortifications, all the while grappling with a sudden and perplexing discovery that...1909false313fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/robinson-crusoe-chapter-12-a-cave-retreat--70023311https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70023311Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:30:04 +0000Daniel DefoeIn which I take careful measures to safeguard my flock of goats by enclosing them in several remote, well-fenced plantations, all the while nursing a fearful apprehension of savage cannibals whose dreadful customs I discover on a distant shore of the...2453false314fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/robinson-crusoe-chapter-13-wreck-of-a-spanish-ship--70023315https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70023315Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Daniel DefoeIn which I recount my settled life on the isle, accompanied by my familiar beasts and birds, yet ever disturbed by the dread of savage strangers who frequent the land, leading me to vigilant watchfulness and inward conflict. It is during these...1885false315fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/robinson-crusoe-chapter-14-a-dream-realized--70023314https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70023314Fri, 17 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Daniel DefoeIn which the solitary exile, after long reflection on the folly of discontent with one’s lot and the mercies of Providence, resolves upon a bold design to secure companionship and assistance by capturing one of the savage natives recently landed upon...2301false316fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/robinson-crusoe-chapter-15-friday-s-education--70023316https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70023316Sat, 18 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Daniel DefoeIn which a savage named Friday is taught to forsake his former cannibalistic ways through the artful use of English cookery, and a friendship is forged as he learns the civil customs and labour of his new master. The discourse turns to matters of...2175false317fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/robinson-crusoe-chapter-16-rescue-of-prisoners-from-cannibals--70023305https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70023305Sun, 19 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Daniel DefoeIn which the narrator and his devoted companion Friday undertake the labourious construction of a large canoe, fully rigged for navigation, as they prepare for a bold voyage to the mainland with hopes of seeking out fellow men. Their quiet...2329false318fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/robinson-crusoe-chapter-17-visit-of-mutineers--70023320https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70023320Mon, 20 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Daniel DefoeIn which the good Robinson, after much discourse with a loyal Spaniard and his aged savage guide, contemplates the relief of shipwrecked countrymen stranded on the main, prudently securing provisions and allies ere venturing forth. At length, a...2169false319fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/robinson-crusoe-chapter-18-the-ship-recovered--70023321https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70023321Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Daniel DefoeIn which a careful stratagem unfolds as a small company, beleaguered yet resolute, confronts a band of mutinous men whose defeat and surrender marks a turning point in their fortunes. The narrative gently traces the parley, the securing of prisoners,...2284false320fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/robinson-crusoe-chapter-19-return-to-england--70023319https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70023319Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Daniel DefoeIn which I take my leave of the island after many years, return to England a stranger to all, and set about recovering and managing the estate I had left behind in the Brazils, aided by an honest old captain and confronted with the difficulties of...2075false321fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/robinson-crusoe-chapter-20-fight-between-friday-and-a-bear--70023322https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70023322Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Daniel DefoeIn which my companion Friday, with a bold and cunning spirit, engages a massive bear in a surprising contest, providing much-needed diversion amidst a perilous journey through snow-covered forests haunted by ravenous wolves. We face a harrowing...1709false322fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-further-adventures-of-robinson-crusoe-chapter-1-revisits-island--70023835https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70023835Fri, 24 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Daniel DefoeIn which the narrative recounts a gentleman, aged beyond sixty, grappling with a restless yearning to revisit his distant island plantation despite settled domestic life and recent bereavement, leading him to equip a voyage laden with provisions and...2745false41fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-further-adventures-of-robinson-crusoe-chapter-2-intervening-history-of-colony--70023834https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70023834Sat, 25 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Daniel DefoeIn which a ship in desperate plight is encountered and succoured by providential aid, revealing the cruel effects of starvation and neglect upon its crew and passengers, while the narrator returns to the island of old habitation to find unexpected...2445false42fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-further-adventures-of-robinson-crusoe-chapter-3-fight-with-cannibals--70023833https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70023833Sun, 26 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Daniel DefoeIn which the uneasy peace between two factions of English settlers and Spaniards on a secluded island is marked by threats, ruinous assaults, and cautious forgiveness, all under the watchful eye of the Spaniards who strive to maintain order amidst...1969false43fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-further-adventures-of-robinson-crusoe-chapter-4-renewed-invasion-of-savages--70023849https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70023849Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Daniel DefoeIn which a serious altercation arises between the Englishmen and Spaniards, leading to the exile of the troublesome Englishmen who later embark upon a perilous voyage to capture natives, only to return with a difficult burden of prisoners. Their...3160false44fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-further-adventures-of-robinson-crusoe-chapter-5-a-great-victory--70023837https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70023837Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Daniel DefoeIn which a formidable host of savages challenges the small colony, leading to fierce encounters that strain the men’s courage and resources, yet through stratagem and perseverance they prevail and gradually tame their foes into a subdued and helpful...1789false45fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-further-adventures-of-robinson-crusoe-chapter-6-the-french-clergyman-s-counsel-part-1--70023839https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70023839Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Daniel DefoeIn which the narrator relates earnest dialogues with the Spaniards about their despair and struggles amid savages, and recounts his own efforts to unite and provide for the divided colony, furnishing them with tools, supplies, and skilled artificers...2283false46fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-further-adventures-of-robinson-crusoe-chapter-6-the-french-clergyman-s-counsel-part-2--70023838https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70023838Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Daniel DefoeIn which a devout clergyman earnestly exhorts the settlement’s English inhabitants to solemnly marry their native wives and to fervently instruct both them and their children in the knowledge of the Christian faith, pressing the importance of...2069false47fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-further-adventures-of-robinson-crusoe-chapter-7-conversation-betwixt-will-atkins-and-his-wife--70023844https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70023844Fri, 01 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Daniel DefoeIn which the narrative tenderly unfolds the transformation of a wild island community through the gentle power of sincere repentance, religious instruction, and solemn ceremony, revealing the profound effect of faith and charity even among the most...1686false48fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-further-adventures-of-robinson-crusoe-chapter-8-sails-from-the-island-for-the-brazils--70023848https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70023848Sat, 02 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Daniel DefoeIn which the endeavours to convert and civilise the island’s savages are advanced through the earnest labours of a newly devout woman and the distribution of a Bible, proving the fruit of patient instruction and divine providence. Following a grievous...2034false49fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-further-adventures-of-robinson-crusoe-chapter-9-dreadful-occurrences-in-madagascar--70023843https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70023843Sun, 03 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Daniel DefoeIn which our intrepid traveller recounts a perilous encounter on the island of Madagascar, where a fragile truce with the native inhabitants is broken by an ill-advised act, leading to a night of dreadful violence and burning. The narrative unfolds...2177false410fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-further-adventures-of-robinson-crusoe-chapter-10-he-is-left-on-shore--70023840https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70023840Mon, 04 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Daniel DefoeIn which the narrator experiences a grave moral conflict and discord among the crew following a bloody and lamentable conflict ashore, which leads to his enforced absence from the ship and a solitary sojourn in a distant land. During this enforced...1120false411fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-further-adventures-of-robinson-crusoe-chapter-11-warned-of-danger-by-a-countryman--70023847https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70023847Tue, 05 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Daniel DefoeIn which the narrator and his partner acquire a suspiciously sold ship and undertake a trading voyage in Eastern seas, encountering a grave accusation of piracy that compels them to evade hostile English and Dutch pursuers. Through careful navigation...1326false412fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-further-adventures-of-robinson-crusoe-chapter-12-the-carpenter-s-whimsical-contrivance--70023845https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70023845Wed, 06 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Daniel DefoeIn which the crew of a beleaguered vessel fends off a hostile attack from local inhabitants using quick wit and seafaring skill, before seeking refuge and trade along the coast of China under the guidance of a seasoned Portuguese pilot. The narrator...1396false413fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-further-adventures-of-robinson-crusoe-chapter-13-arrival-in-china--70023841https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70023841Thu, 07 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Daniel DefoeIn which our adventurers, having safely arrived in China, navigate the curiosities and complexities of a foreign land, engaging with missionaries, merchants, and mandarins whilst reflecting on the peculiarities of the Chinese empire. They prepare for...1849false414fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-further-adventures-of-robinson-crusoe-chapter-14-attacked-by-tartars--70023836https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70023836Fri, 08 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Daniel DefoeIn which our narrator embarks from Pekin with a diverse and well-armed caravan laden with precious silks and spices, encountering wondrous sights such as a house entirely adorned with porcelain tiles, and traversing the vast and triflingly defended...1260false415fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-further-adventures-of-robinson-crusoe-chapter-15-description-of-an-idol-which-they-destroy--70023842https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70023842Sat, 09 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Daniel DefoeIn which the traveller and his companions journey through vast and perilous deserts, encountering fierce Tartars and pagan idolaters, whose irrational worship he boldly confronts and disrupts under cover of night. They find refuge in the Muscovite...1971false416fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-further-adventures-of-robinson-crusoe-chapter-16-safe-arrival-in-england--70023846https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70023846Sun, 10 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Daniel DefoeIn which the narrator recounts his encounters with a banished Russian prince who finds a greater felicity in self-mastery and restraint than in worldly authority, and undertakes a perilous journey through the harsh Siberian wilderness, encountering...1737false417fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-journal-of-the-plague-year-part-1--71828569https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71828569Mon, 11 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Daniel DefoeIn which the return of the plague to London is quietly noted at first, then gradually becomes an undeniable and growing calamity affecting various parishes, stirring fear and causing the more affluent to flee the city in haste. The narrator wrestles...2193false51fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-journal-of-the-plague-year-part-2--71828570https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71828570Tue, 12 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Daniel DefoeIn which the city of London, already swollen with a throng of new inhabitants and lofty fashions, finds itself overshadowed by strange celestial phenomena and an unsettled populace rife with fearful predictions, delusions, and many a wild oracle...1948false52fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-journal-of-the-plague-year-part-3--71828568https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71828568Wed, 13 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Daniel DefoeIn which the city, struck by the dread of the plague, wrought a sombre transformation upon its gaieties and diversions, and the common people, in their terror, fell prey to both quack remedies and superstitious charms, revealing the depths of human...1654false53fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-journal-of-the-plague-year-part-4--71828576https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71828576Thu, 14 May 2026 18:30:04 +0000Daniel DefoeIn which the strict orders and regulations concerning infected houses, the burial of the dead, and the keeping of streets clean are described in detail, revealing the harsh measures taken to control the plague and prevent its spread within the city....1977false54fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-journal-of-the-plague-year-part-5--71828571https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71828571Fri, 15 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Daniel DefoeIn which the author reflects upon the varied human responses to the plague, from desperate attempts to escape confinement to the resolute self-isolation of prudent families, and recounts the heartrending spectacle of mass burial pits overcrowded with...1875false55fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-journal-of-the-plague-year-part-6--71828577https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71828577Sat, 16 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Daniel DefoeIn which the narrative recounts the profane mockery and atheistic rudeness of certain men amid the plague’s visitation, observing the divine judgement that befell them, whilst reflecting on the inefficacy and harm of forcibly shutting up infected...2012false56fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-journal-of-the-plague-year-part-7--71828572https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71828572Sun, 17 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Daniel DefoeIn which the grim realities of the plague’s visitation are laid bare through the cries and confessions of despairing sufferers, the fearful ministrations of nurses, and the harrowing tales of death and misrule amid deserted streets and shuttered...1737false57fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-journal-of-the-plague-year-part-8--71828589https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71828589Mon, 18 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Daniel DefoeIn which the city is discovered wholly unprepared for the disastrous visitation, leaving the poor and tradespeople in pitiable distress amidst halted commerce and labour, yet charitable funds and the Lord Mayor’s prudent relief efforts strive to...1409false58fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-journal-of-the-plague-year-part-9--71828582https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71828582Tue, 19 May 2026 18:30:04 +0000Daniel DefoeIn which the lamentable desolation of London’s streets and fields is observed during the height of the plague, revealing the fearful retreat of its inhabitants and the tireless efforts of many to manage the dead and provide spiritual comfort. A...1668false59fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-journal-of-the-plague-year-part-10--71828585https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71828585Wed, 20 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Daniel DefoeIn which the narrator accompanies a waterman to Greenwich to observe the array of ships moored in the river, serving as refuge for those seeking safety from the plague, and reflects on the fearful consequences of the contagion infiltrating these...1401false510fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-journal-of-the-plague-year-part-11--71828583https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71828583Thu, 21 May 2026 18:30:04 +0000Daniel DefoeIn which the melancholy effects of the plague upon both body and mind are briefly recounted, and the plight of three poor men resolved to escape the contagion by journeying from the city is related with careful particularity. Their prudent...1731false511fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-journal-of-the-plague-year-part-12--71828588https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71828588Fri, 22 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Daniel DefoeIn which our travellers, encountering a company of distressed refugees fleeing the plague, engage in cautious parley and mutual reassurance as they seek shelter and safety outside the city. They face suspicion and denial from country townsfolk,...1270false512fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-journal-of-the-plague-year-part-13--71828580https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71828580Sat, 23 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Daniel DefoeIn which a company of Londoners, fleeing the plague, establish themselves in the forests near Epping and are met with suspicion and charity in equal measure as they endeavour to live honestly and avoid bringing infection to the countryside. Through...1941false513fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-journal-of-the-plague-year-part-14--71828575https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71828575Sun, 24 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Daniel DefoeIn which the hardships inflicted upon those fleeing the plague, the strict measures taken by magistrates to confine the infected, and the poignant struggles between public safety and private suffering are candidly observed, revealing a city wrestling...2130false514fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-journal-of-the-plague-year-part-15--71828573https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71828573Mon, 25 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Daniel DefoeIn which the futility of shutting up infected houses is meticulously examined, revealing the clandestine escapes and concealments that undermined such measures and rendered them ineffective against the swift and secret spread of the plague. The...1533false515fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-journal-of-the-plague-year-part-16--71828584https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71828584Tue, 26 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Daniel DefoeIn which the author gives a sober account of the city’s dreadful condition during the height of the plague, observing the harrowing sights and the tireless efforts of the magistrates to maintain order, supply, and burial rites amidst overwhelming...1867false516fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-journal-of-the-plague-year-part-17--71828586https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71828586Wed, 27 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Daniel DefoeIn which the grievous toll of the plague is enumerated with particular attention to the districts most afflicted, and the inscrutable manner by which the infection silently spreads among the seemingly healthy is most fully described. The narrative...1883false517fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-journal-of-the-plague-year-part-18--71828581https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71828581Thu, 28 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Daniel DefoeIn which the perplexities of detecting and understanding the plague’s contagion are discussed, alongside the prolonged silent intervals of the disease’s appearance and the widespread human frailty in confronting its terror. The narrative observes the...1753false518fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-journal-of-the-plague-year-part-19--71828592https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71828592Fri, 29 May 2026 18:30:04 +0000Daniel DefoeIn which the commerce of England during the plague year met with unusual interruptions and adaptations, as trades faltered and flourished in turn, and the prudence of city officials maintained certain necessary supplies despite great difficulties. The...1585false519fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-journal-of-the-plague-year-part-20--71828574https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71828574Sat, 30 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Daniel DefoeIn which the people’s rash confidence in the lessening plague brought ruin upon many, despite the physicians’ earnest warnings and the ministers’ admonitions to remain vigilant, while the city’s health slowly returned amidst the stirring population...1993false520fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-journal-of-the-plague-year-part-21--71828587https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71828587Sun, 31 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Daniel DefoeIn which the author diligently records the heavy toll the plague exacted upon various professions, notably the courage and sacrifice of civil officers amidst overwhelming mortality, while reflecting on the human response marred by both bravery and...1638false521fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-journal-of-the-plague-year-part-22--71828578https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71828578Mon, 01 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Daniel DefoeIn which the absence of mountebanks from London during the plague gave rise to various conjectures, and the learned physicians maintained that the plague itself sufficed as a cleansing remedy, thus leaving little room for quack remedies; whilst...1440false522fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-journal-of-the-plague-year-part-23--71828590https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71828590Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Daniel DefoeIn which the prudent and cautious employ various methods to purify their homes, from burning fragrant incense to firing gunpowder, with some extreme measures leading to accidental destruction, whilst the wealthy are slower to return to the city amid...1616false523fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-journal-of-the-plague-year-part-24--71828579https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71828579Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Daniel DefoeIn which the sombre terror of the plague’s relentless march is suddenly and wondrously arrested by a mysterious and divine abatement, causing multitudinous hearts to lift from despair to praise. The city’s streets, once shadowed by dread, become...1883false524fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-journal-of-the-plague-year-part-25--71828591https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71828591Thu, 04 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Daniel DefoeIn which the narrator refrains from casting harsh judgment on the misdeeds and ingratitude observed amidst the calamity, acknowledging his own witness to such human frailties. He concludes his account of the dreadful year with a heartfelt, unpolished...1383false525fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/roxana-the-fortunate-mistress-section-01--71828664https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71828664Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Daniel DefoeIn which the narrator recounts her early years, tracing her journey from France to England as a refugee child, and describes her upbringing amidst the varied fortunes of her family and community. She portrays herself as a lively and accomplished young...330false61fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/roxana-the-fortunate-mistress-section-02--71828663https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71828663Sat, 06 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Daniel DefoeIn which the narrator impartially describes her husband as a handsome yet foolish and incapable man, whose mismanagement leads to the loss of their fortunes and eventual disappearance, leaving her in desperate circumstances with five children. She...1177false62fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/roxana-the-fortunate-mistress-section-03--71828669https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71828669Sun, 07 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Daniel DefoeIn which the narrator finds herself plunged into such dire poverty that she contemplates parting with her young children for their survival, aided by the kindness of a faithful maid and compassionate neighbours who endeavour to secure the children's...1141false63fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/roxana-the-fortunate-mistress-section-04--71828695https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71828695Mon, 08 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Daniel DefoeIn which the narrator finds herself in a new, desolate condition of life, struggling with poverty and the kindness of a landlord who, moved by her misfortunes and virtuous conduct, endeavours to assist her with food, furniture, and a plan for...1506false64fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/roxana-the-fortunate-mistress-section-05--71828673https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71828673Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Daniel DefoeIn which a gentleman, newly returned from London, warmly courts the narrator with gifts and legal assurances of support, persuading her through kindness and circumstance to accept their unconventional union despite her moral scruples. The evening’s...1896false65fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/roxana-the-fortunate-mistress-section-06--71828667https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71828667Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Daniel DefoeIn which the lady recounts her troubled domestic circumstances marked by uneasy affections and secret pregnancies, before accompanying her gentleman to Paris where an unforeseen tragedy abruptly transforms her fortunes and place in society. Despite...1273false66fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/roxana-the-fortunate-mistress-section-07--71828678https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71828678Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Daniel DefoeIn which the widowed Roxana receives a surprising and gracious visit from a prince, whose kindness and compliments stir both consolation and vanity within her. The prince's attentions grow intimate and flattering, leading Roxana into a complex...1111false67fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/roxana-the-fortunate-mistress-section-08--71828686https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71828686Fri, 12 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Daniel DefoeIn which the narrator recounts the careful precautions taken to keep her liaison with a prince discreet, while she luxuriates in his abundant gifts and close companionship, amidst the busy intrigues of Parisian society. She reflects on the peculiar...1418false68fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/roxana-the-fortunate-mistress-section-09--71828692https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71828692Sat, 13 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Daniel DefoeIn which the narrative recounts a period of luxurious indulgence purchased by a prince’s favour, the quiet anxieties and practical arrangements surrounding her pregnancy, and the challenging realities faced by the child of such a union in society’s...1549false69fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/roxana-the-fortunate-mistress-section-10--71828668https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71828668Sun, 14 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Daniel DefoeIn which the narrative unfolds a melancholy reunion between Amy and a gentleman, revealing his destitution and false claims while recounting the misfortunes that befell his former family. Their discourse, marked by feigned sorrows and cunning deceit,...1103false610fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/roxana-the-fortunate-mistress-section-11--71828672https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71828672Mon, 15 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Daniel DefoeIn which the lady, under close and costly surveillance to avoid an indolent and harmless-seeming foe, embarks upon a secretive and lavish journey through Italy with a noble prince, enjoying his exclusive company and receiving his generous favour...2209false611fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/roxana-the-fortunate-mistress-section-12--71828680https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71828680Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Daniel DefoeIn which our narrator, burdened with valuable jewels and no trustworthy contacts, seeks the aid of a Dutch merchant to convert and transfer her treasure safely to England, only to find herself embroiled in a fearful accusation involving a violent...945false612fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/roxana-the-fortunate-mistress-section-13--71828677https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71828677Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Daniel DefoeIn which a timely adviser's cunning stratagem effects the narrator’s furtive escape from imminent peril, securing passage and funds for her flight from France to England. Amidst the harrowing tempest at sea, the narrator and her companion confront the...1495false613fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/roxana-the-fortunate-mistress-section-14--71828675https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71828675Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Daniel DefoeIn which the heroine, compelled by necessity and business acumen, travels to Holland to manage her financial affairs and contemplates the distinctions between the stations of mistress and wife with a keen and candid observation of their respective...1581false614fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/roxana-the-fortunate-mistress-section-15--71828671https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71828671Fri, 19 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Daniel DefoeIn which the discourse unfolds upon the complex negotiations of favour, money, and matrimonial intent between the widow and her suitor, revealing the nuanced considerations of liberty, estate, and social custom that govern their uneasy alliance....1698false615fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/roxana-the-fortunate-mistress-section-16--71828665https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71828665Sat, 20 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Daniel DefoeIn which the heroine reflects upon a tender and perplexing parting from a virtuous gentleman who sought to marry her and ensure her child’s welfare, while she, captivated by her own notions of liberty and ambition, declines his offer and prepares to...2651false616fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/roxana-the-fortunate-mistress-section-17--71828683https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71828683Sun, 21 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Daniel DefoeIn which Roxana, having entered the lively and morally flexible world of the court, finds herself the centre of admiration through splendid balls and exotic disguises that captivate the aristocracy, earning her a celebrated name and considerable...1842false617fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/roxana-the-fortunate-mistress-section-18--71828670https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71828670Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Daniel DefoeIn which Roxana recounts the establishment of a discreet and intimate arrangement with her noble benefactor, adopting private lodgings to preserve her comfort and privacy amid unwelcome solicitations. She also undertakes a secret inquiry into the...875false618fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/roxana-the-fortunate-mistress-section-19--71828666https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71828666Tue, 23 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Daniel DefoeIn which the provident Mrs. Amy undertakes the maintenance and advancement of a young apprentice, revealing both benevolent intentions and a careful management of family secrets, while the narrator reflects on the dawning dissatisfaction with her...1857false619fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/roxana-the-fortunate-mistress-section-20--71828674https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71828674Wed, 24 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Daniel DefoeIn which the narrator, burdened by the shame of her past and her unknown children, resolves through the counsel of her faithful servant Amy to adopt a new and concealed life among a sober Quaker family, transforming herself in dress and manner to...1660false620fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/roxana-the-fortunate-mistress-section-21--71828679https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71828679Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Daniel DefoeIn which a careful and circuitous search is made across several cities to discover the whereabouts of a certain Dutch merchant, whose elusive presence stirs much reflection and hesitation in the narrator’s mind. The episode concludes with an...1485false621fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/roxana-the-fortunate-mistress-section-22--71828696https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71828696Fri, 26 Jun 2026 18:30:06 +0000Daniel DefoeIn which the narrative unfolds a painstaking correspondence and emotional negotiation between Roxana and a once-ardent admirer, marked by tender regret, cautious reconciliation, and the revealing of complex past disappointments. Simultaneously, Roxana...1868false622fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/roxana-the-fortunate-mistress-section-23--71828676https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71828676Sat, 27 Jun 2026 18:30:06 +0000Daniel DefoeIn which a proposal of noble titles and naturalisation sets the stage for a private marriage that concludes a tumultuous chapter in a life marked by both prosperity and moral reflection. The newlyweds settle into a quiet felicity, honouring their...1479false623fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/roxana-the-fortunate-mistress-section-24--71828694https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71828694Sun, 28 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Daniel DefoeIn which the narrator compassionately reflects upon her past hardships and extends generous aid to a struggling widow, whilst carefully delineating the separation of her own ill-gotten wealth from her husband's honourable estate to preserve his...1565false624fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/roxana-the-fortunate-mistress-section-25--71828682https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71828682Mon, 29 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Daniel DefoeIn which Roxana attains the title and lifestyle of a countess through her spouse’s inheritance and carefully crafted public narrative, securing legitimacy and respectability for their family while reflecting on her conflicting feelings towards her...1411false625fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/roxana-the-fortunate-mistress-section-26--71828685https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71828685Tue, 30 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Daniel DefoeIn which the precarious secret of Roxana’s identity is threatened by a persistent girl claiming kinship, prompting distress and dark resolutions among her household. A chance encounter aboard a ship laden with uneasy concealments reveals unforeseen...1710false626fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/roxana-the-fortunate-mistress-section-27--71828681https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71828681Wed, 01 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Daniel DefoeIn which the narrator finds herself increasingly beset by the unwanted attentions and suspicions of a garrulous young woman whose tale of scandals and finery dangerously mirrors her own concealed past, compelling her to endure a trying visitation with...1623false627fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/roxana-the-fortunate-mistress-section-28--71828693https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71828693Thu, 02 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Daniel DefoeIn which Roxana devises a careful stratagem to postpone her voyage and evade an unwelcome visitor, whose persistent claims of maternity threaten to disturb her carefully constructed life. The tale unfolds with the tender alignment of her husband’s...2182false628fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/roxana-the-fortunate-mistress-section-29--71828690https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71828690Fri, 03 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Daniel DefoeIn which the persistent quest of a troublesome young woman to discover her unknown mother drives the narrator into a state of anxiety and strategic concealment, amid the loyal but turbulent assistance of her long-time servant Amy and a discreet Quaker...2192false629fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/roxana-the-fortunate-mistress-section-30--71828684https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71828684Sat, 04 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Daniel DefoeIn which the narrator wrestles deeply with the troubling absence of a dear girl and the suspected role of a woman named Amy in her unexplained disappearance, all while carefully entrusting her affairs to a faithful Quaker friend. As she embarks upon a...2177false630fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/roxana-the-fortunate-mistress-section-31--71828689https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71828689Sun, 05 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Daniel DefoeIn which Roxana, accompanied by her husband and a Quaker companion, prepares for their journey abroad, securing passage and servants while contending with unexpected encounters and uneasy recognitions. Their travels take them from Dover to Paris,...1491false631fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/roxana-the-fortunate-mistress-section-32--71828698https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71828698Mon, 06 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Daniel DefoeIn which the narrative unfolds the journey of settling into new surroundings and the receipt of a poignant letter from a long-lost acquaintance that brings a mixture of joy and sorrow. The ensuing dramatic encounter between Roxana, her servant, and a...1726false632fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/roxana-the-fortunate-mistress-section-33--71828697https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71828697Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Daniel DefoeIn which the Lady Roxana recounts the fortunes and misfortunes of her children and contends with the bitter estrangement and harsh reproaches of her noble husband, whose stern displeasure and cold distance weigh heavily upon her domestic life. She...2100false633fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/roxana-the-fortunate-mistress-section-34--71828687https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71828687Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Daniel DefoeIn which the gradual decline of her lord's health and fortune becomes painfully apparent, revealing the complexities and hardships of their strained relationship, as he prepares to settle his affairs and make a will that leaves her provision...1582false634fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/roxana-the-fortunate-mistress-section-35--71828688https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71828688Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Daniel DefoeIn which the lady finds herself reduced from great splendour to modest means, contending with the melancholy fate of an old servant and the uncertain prospects of her son's indifference. She endeavours to secure her future by engaging in commerce and...2551false635fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/roxana-the-fortunate-mistress-section-36--71828691https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71828691Fri, 10 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Daniel DefoeIn which the unfortunate loss of a merchant ship and privateer, both bearing identical colours, leads to a grievous financial ruin for our narrator, who contemplates a humbler life in Amsterdam amidst mounting debts and solitude. There, accompanied by...2667false636fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-storm-preface--71829546https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71829546Sat, 11 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Daniel DefoeIn which the author solemnly reflects upon the vital importance of truth in history and the challenges of faithfully recording extraordinary natural events, cautioning against the mingling of fact and fable that has corrupted many ancient accounts. He...1258false71full