https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/better-angel--6883208enFictionCopyright Culture and Heritage classicshttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/0a4d2e46894d6eb01d146fcaa87915bd.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/better-angel--6883208Sat, 12 Sep 2026 09:25:15 +0000Richard MeekerCulture and Heritage classicsspreaker26@adfreesounds.comIn 1933, Forman Brown, writing as Richard Meeker, released the groundbreaking novel Better Angel. This poignant story follows a young mans journey to embrace his homosexuality, making it a landmark work that presents the gay experience in a positive...false77680455-e67c-56ee-a0af-29eae5941afbepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/somme-battle-stories-alec-john-dawson--74438082https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74438082Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:05:00 +0000Richard Meeker"Somme Battle Stories" by Alec John Dawson delves into the profound experiences of soldiers during one of World War I's most harrowing battles. It captures the courage, camaraderie, and the stark realities faced on the front lines, offering a poignant...11017falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cousin-phillis-elizabeth-cleghorn-gaskell--74384932https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74384932Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:04:55 +0000Richard MeekerCousin Phillis by Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell is a poignant exploration of family ties and the complexities of human relationships. Set in a rural English landscape, the narrative delves into the life of Phillis, whose character embodies the struggles...13571falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/warden-version-3-anthony-trollope--74311273https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74311273Sat, 22 Aug 2026 09:04:26 +0000Richard Meeker"Warden" by Anthony Trollope explores themes of duty, morality, and the complexities of human relationships within the context of a small English community. The story delves into the life of a warden who grapples with his responsibilities and the...34654falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/coxon-fund-henry-james--74209453https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74209453Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:05:54 +0000Richard MeekerCoxon Fund-Henry James delves into the intricate dynamics of wealth, ambition, and the moral dilemmas that accompany them. This thought-provoking work invites listeners to explore the complexities of human relationships and the impact of financial...8672falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ideala-sarah-grand--74148735https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74148735Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:06:05 +0000Richard Meeker"Ideala-Sarah Grand" explores the complexities of identity and societal expectations through the lens of its titular character, Ideala. This thought-provoking work delves into themes of individuality, self-discovery, and the struggle against...25870falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/magnificent-ambersons-growth-trilogy-vol-2-version-2-booth-tarkington--74101773https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74101773Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:06:01 +0000Richard Meeker"Magnificent Ambersons," the second volume of Booth Tarkington's Growth Trilogy, delves into the complexities of wealth, family, and societal change in early 20th-century America. This poignant narrative captures the rise and fall of the Amberson...33549falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/harper-s-young-people-vol-01-issue-04-nov-25-1879-various--74052817https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74052817Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:06:43 +0000Richard Meeker"Harper's Young People, Vol. 01, Issue 04, Nov. 25, 1879-Various" offers a glimpse into the vibrant world of youth literature from the late 19th century, showcasing a collection of engaging stories and illustrations aimed at young readers. This volume...3765falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/glory-of-the-conquered-susan-glaspell--74003902https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74003902Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:06:44 +0000Richard Meeker"Glory Of The Conquered" by Susan Glaspell is a compelling exploration of human resilience and the complexities of ambition. This poignant narrative delves into the struggles faced by its characters as they navigate the challenges of life, love, and...35711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/harper-s-young-people-vol-01-issue-11-jan-13-1880-various--73951629https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73951629Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:06:30 +0000Richard Meeker"Harper's Young People, Vol. 01, Issue 11, Jan. 13, 1880-Various" is a captivating collection that offers a glimpse into the lives and imaginations of young readers in the late 19th century. This volume presents a rich tapestry of stories,...6816falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/spoils-of-poynton-henry-james--73896734https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73896734Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:08:15 +0000Richard Meeker"Spoils of Poynton" by Henry James delves into the intricate dynamics of wealth, art, and personal relationships within the confines of a changing society. The narrative explores the tension between material possessions and emotional connections,...26054falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ophelia-the-rose-of-elsinore-mary-cowden-clarke--73801904https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73801904Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:03:25 +0000Richard Meeker"Ophelia, the Rose of Elsinore" by Mary Cowden Clarke offers a captivating exploration of one of Shakespeare's most enigmatic characters, Ophelia, delving into her psyche and emotions. This retelling invites listeners to engage with themes of love,...7610falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/prelude-katherine-mansfield--73765506https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73765506Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:03:32 +0000Richard Meeker"Prelude" by Katherine Mansfield is a poignant exploration of family life and the complexities of human relationships through the lens of a young girl's experiences. Mansfield's rich, evocative prose captures the nuances of domesticity, the weight of...6154falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/eugene-oneguine-alexander-pushkin--73732469https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73732469Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:03:41 +0000Richard MeekerEugene Onéguine by Alexander Pushkin is a timeless exploration of love, longing, and the complexities of human relationships. This classic work delves into the life of the titular character, a disenchanted aristocrat navigating the intricacies of...15992falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/washington-square-henry-james--73708058https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73708058Mon, 10 Aug 2026 09:03:48 +0000Richard Meeker"Washington Square" by Henry James is a poignant exploration of love, social expectations, and the complexities of human relationships. Set in the 19th century, it delves into the life of a young woman navigating the constraints of her environment and...26688falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/life-and-opinions-of-tristram-shandy-gentleman-vol-4-laurence-sterne--73685191https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73685191Sun, 09 Aug 2026 09:03:55 +0000Richard Meeker"Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman Vol. 4" by Laurence Sterne continues the unconventional narrative of Tristram Shandy, exploring the intricacies of life, identity, and the nature of storytelling itself. This volume delves deeper into...7915falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mary-louise-l-frank-baum--73659840https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73659840Sat, 08 Aug 2026 09:51:14 +0000Richard Meeker"Mary Louise-L. Frank Baum" invites listeners into a world shaped by the imagination of one of America's most beloved authors. This audiobook explores the enchanting storytelling that has captivated readers for generations, highlighting the timeless...15155falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/courage-of-the-commonplace-mary-raymond-shipman-andrews--73635656https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73635656Fri, 07 Aug 2026 20:05:50 +0000Richard MeekerCourage of the Commonplace by Mary Raymond Shipman Andrews explores the extraordinary strength found in ordinary lives. This timeless work delves into the resilience and bravery that can emerge from everyday situations, highlighting the profound...4812falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/memoirs-of-a-london-doll-richard-henry-horne--73592721https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73592721Fri, 07 Aug 2026 03:36:24 +0000Richard Meeker"Memoirs of a London Doll" by Richard Henry Horne invites listeners into a whimsical exploration of life through the eyes of a doll in London. This enchanting narrative captures the essence of childhood innocence and wonder, making it a timeless...10479falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/glengarry-school-days-ralph-connor--73555621https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73555621Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:14:35 +0000Richard Meeker"Glengarry School Days" by Ralph Connor captures the essence of childhood experiences in a small community, exploring the joys, challenges, and lessons learned during formative school years. This timeless tale resonates with listeners today as it...8304falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hidden-places-bertrand-w-sinclair--73519054https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73519054Wed, 05 Aug 2026 22:19:55 +0000Richard Meeker"Hidden Places" by Bertrand W. Sinclair invites listeners into a world of discovery and introspection, exploring the significance of the unseen and often overlooked aspects of life. This timeless narrative delves into the hidden corners of human...35394falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/022-part-4-chapter-7--70108836https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70108836Tue, 17 Feb 2026 19:41:16 +0000Richard MeekerIn 1933, Forman Brown, writing as Richard Meeker, released the groundbreaking novel Better Angel. This poignant story follows a young mans journey to embrace his homosexuality, making it a landmark work that presents the gay experience in a positive...532acceptance,coming-of-age,controversy,culture,history,identity,lgbtq,love,novel,societyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/021-part-4-chapter-6--70108835https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70108835Tue, 17 Feb 2026 19:41:14 +0000Richard MeekerIn 1933, Forman Brown, writing as Richard Meeker, released the groundbreaking novel Better Angel. This poignant story follows a young mans journey to embrace his homosexuality, making it a landmark work that presents the gay experience in a positive...982acceptance,coming-of-age,controversy,culture,history,identity,lgbtq,love,novel,societyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/020-part-4-chapter-5--70108833https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70108833Tue, 17 Feb 2026 19:41:12 +0000Richard MeekerIn 1933, Forman Brown, writing as Richard Meeker, released the groundbreaking novel Better Angel. This poignant story follows a young mans journey to embrace his homosexuality, making it a landmark work that presents the gay experience in a positive...2100acceptance,coming-of-age,controversy,culture,history,identity,lgbtq,love,novel,societyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/019-part-4-chapter-4--70108832https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70108832Tue, 17 Feb 2026 19:41:08 +0000Richard MeekerIn 1933, Forman Brown, writing as Richard Meeker, released the groundbreaking novel Better Angel. This poignant story follows a young mans journey to embrace his homosexuality, making it a landmark work that presents the gay experience in a positive...809acceptance,coming-of-age,controversy,culture,history,identity,lgbtq,love,novel,societyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/018-part-4-chapter-3--70108831https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70108831Tue, 17 Feb 2026 19:41:06 +0000Richard MeekerIn 1933, Forman Brown, writing as Richard Meeker, released the groundbreaking novel Better Angel. This poignant story follows a young mans journey to embrace his homosexuality, making it a landmark work that presents the gay experience in a positive...637acceptance,coming-of-age,controversy,culture,history,identity,lgbtq,love,novel,societyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/017-part-4-chapter-2--70108830https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70108830Tue, 17 Feb 2026 19:41:04 +0000Richard MeekerIn 1933, Forman Brown, writing as Richard Meeker, released the groundbreaking novel Better Angel. This poignant story follows a young mans journey to embrace his homosexuality, making it a landmark work that presents the gay experience in a positive...672acceptance,coming-of-age,controversy,culture,history,identity,lgbtq,love,novel,societyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/016-part-4-chapter-1--70108828https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70108828Tue, 17 Feb 2026 19:41:03 +0000Richard MeekerIn 1933, Forman Brown, writing as Richard Meeker, released the groundbreaking novel Better Angel. This poignant story follows a young mans journey to embrace his homosexuality, making it a landmark work that presents the gay experience in a positive...982acceptance,coming-of-age,controversy,culture,history,identity,lgbtq,love,novel,societyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/015-part-3-chapter-4--70108827https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70108827Tue, 17 Feb 2026 19:41:01 +0000Richard MeekerIn 1933, Forman Brown, writing as Richard Meeker, released the groundbreaking novel Better Angel. This poignant story follows a young mans journey to embrace his homosexuality, making it a landmark work that presents the gay experience in a positive...981acceptance,coming-of-age,controversy,culture,history,identity,lgbtq,love,novel,societyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/014-part-3-chapter-3--70108826https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70108826Tue, 17 Feb 2026 19:40:58 +0000Richard MeekerIn 1933, Forman Brown, writing as Richard Meeker, released the groundbreaking novel Better Angel. This poignant story follows a young mans journey to embrace his homosexuality, making it a landmark work that presents the gay experience in a positive...1571acceptance,coming-of-age,controversy,culture,history,identity,lgbtq,love,novel,societyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/013-part-3-chapter-2--70108823https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70108823Tue, 17 Feb 2026 19:40:55 +0000Richard MeekerIn 1933, Forman Brown, writing as Richard Meeker, released the groundbreaking novel Better Angel. This poignant story follows a young mans journey to embrace his homosexuality, making it a landmark work that presents the gay experience in a positive...1148acceptance,coming-of-age,controversy,culture,history,identity,lgbtq,love,novel,societyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/012-part-3-chapter-1--70108822https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70108822Tue, 17 Feb 2026 19:40:53 +0000Richard MeekerIn 1933, Forman Brown, writing as Richard Meeker, released the groundbreaking novel Better Angel. This poignant story follows a young mans journey to embrace his homosexuality, making it a landmark work that presents the gay experience in a positive...2922acceptance,coming-of-age,controversy,culture,history,identity,lgbtq,love,novel,societyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/011-part-2-chapter-7--70108820https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70108820Tue, 17 Feb 2026 19:40:48 +0000Richard MeekerIn 1933, Forman Brown, writing as Richard Meeker, released the groundbreaking novel Better Angel. This poignant story follows a young mans journey to embrace his homosexuality, making it a landmark work that presents the gay experience in a positive...2010acceptance,coming-of-age,controversy,culture,history,identity,lgbtq,love,novel,societyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/010-part-2-chapter-6--70108819https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70108819Tue, 17 Feb 2026 19:40:44 +0000Richard MeekerIn 1933, Forman Brown, writing as Richard Meeker, released the groundbreaking novel Better Angel. This poignant story follows a young mans journey to embrace his homosexuality, making it a landmark work that presents the gay experience in a positive...1473acceptance,coming-of-age,controversy,culture,history,identity,lgbtq,love,novel,societyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/009-part-2-chapter-5--70108817https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70108817Tue, 17 Feb 2026 19:40:42 +0000Richard MeekerIn 1933, Forman Brown, writing as Richard Meeker, released the groundbreaking novel Better Angel. This poignant story follows a young mans journey to embrace his homosexuality, making it a landmark work that presents the gay experience in a positive...1038acceptance,coming-of-age,controversy,culture,history,identity,lgbtq,love,novel,societyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/008-part-2-chapter-4--70108816https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70108816Tue, 17 Feb 2026 19:40:39 +0000Richard MeekerIn 1933, Forman Brown, writing as Richard Meeker, released the groundbreaking novel Better Angel. This poignant story follows a young mans journey to embrace his homosexuality, making it a landmark work that presents the gay experience in a positive...1650acceptance,coming-of-age,controversy,culture,history,identity,lgbtq,love,novel,societyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/007-part-2-chapter-3--70108814https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70108814Tue, 17 Feb 2026 19:40:36 +0000Richard MeekerIn 1933, Forman Brown, writing as Richard Meeker, released the groundbreaking novel Better Angel. This poignant story follows a young mans journey to embrace his homosexuality, making it a landmark work that presents the gay experience in a positive...1084acceptance,coming-of-age,controversy,culture,history,identity,lgbtq,love,novel,societyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/006-part-2-chapter-2--70108811https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70108811Tue, 17 Feb 2026 19:40:34 +0000Richard MeekerIn 1933, Forman Brown, writing as Richard Meeker, released the groundbreaking novel Better Angel. This poignant story follows a young mans journey to embrace his homosexuality, making it a landmark work that presents the gay experience in a positive...1529acceptance,coming-of-age,controversy,culture,history,identity,lgbtq,love,novel,societyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/005-part-2-chapter-1--70108810https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70108810Tue, 17 Feb 2026 19:40:31 +0000Richard MeekerIn 1933, Forman Brown, writing as Richard Meeker, released the groundbreaking novel Better Angel. This poignant story follows a young mans journey to embrace his homosexuality, making it a landmark work that presents the gay experience in a positive...533acceptance,coming-of-age,controversy,culture,history,identity,lgbtq,love,novel,societyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/004-part-1-chapter-4--70108809https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70108809Tue, 17 Feb 2026 19:40:29 +0000Richard MeekerIn 1933, Forman Brown, writing as Richard Meeker, released the groundbreaking novel Better Angel. This poignant story follows a young mans journey to embrace his homosexuality, making it a landmark work that presents the gay experience in a positive...747acceptance,coming-of-age,controversy,culture,history,identity,lgbtq,love,novel,societyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/003-part-1-chapter-3--70108807https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70108807Tue, 17 Feb 2026 19:40:27 +0000Richard MeekerIn 1933, Forman Brown, writing as Richard Meeker, released the groundbreaking novel Better Angel. This poignant story follows a young mans journey to embrace his homosexuality, making it a landmark work that presents the gay experience in a positive...1966acceptance,coming-of-age,controversy,culture,history,identity,lgbtq,love,novel,societyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/002-part-1-chapter-2--70108804https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70108804Tue, 17 Feb 2026 19:40:23 +0000Richard MeekerIn 1933, Forman Brown, writing as Richard Meeker, released the groundbreaking novel Better Angel. This poignant story follows a young mans journey to embrace his homosexuality, making it a landmark work that presents the gay experience in a positive...1027acceptance,coming-of-age,controversy,culture,history,identity,lgbtq,love,novel,societyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/001-part-1-chapter-1--70108802https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70108802Tue, 17 Feb 2026 19:40:18 +0000Richard MeekerIn 1933, Forman Brown, writing as Richard Meeker, released the groundbreaking novel Better Angel. This poignant story follows a young mans journey to embrace his homosexuality, making it a landmark work that presents the gay experience in a positive...2454acceptance,coming-of-age,controversy,culture,history,identity,lgbtq,love,novel,societyfalsefull