https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hero--6885767enFictionCopyright Fiction Classicshttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9497339b6e59e1a7213efc3e361a4140.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hero--6885767Sat, 12 Sep 2026 09:27:08 +0000W. Somerset MaughamFiction Classicsspreaker27@adfreesounds.comJames Parsons returns to Little Primpton after his service in the Boer War, hailed as a local hero for earning the Victoria Cross by courageously saving a fellow soldier. Yet for Jamie, the homecoming is bittersweet; his experiences have profoundly...false7ef8f6b1-a7c9-50f4-a485-f6fd0390ff1depisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hester-a-story-of-contemporary-life-volume-1-margaret-o-oliphant--74441210https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74441210Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:05:24 +0000W. Somerset Maugham"Hester: A Story of Contemporary Life, Volume 1" by Margaret O. Oliphant delves into the complexities of human experience and the societal norms of its time. This compelling narrative invites listeners to reflect on the intricacies of personal...23935falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/shelley-selected-poems-and-prose-percy-bysshe-shelley--74390338https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74390338Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:05:07 +0000W. Somerset Maugham"Shelley Selected Poems and Prose" showcases the profound and passionate works of Percy Bysshe Shelley, one of the leading figures of the Romantic movement. This collection captures Shelley's exploration of themes such as love, nature, and the human...25216falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lost-lady-verson-2-willa-cather--74314630https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74314630Sat, 22 Aug 2026 09:04:34 +0000W. Somerset Maugham"Lost Lady" by Willa Cather is a poignant exploration of love, loss, and the complexities of human relationships. Set against the backdrop of the American West, the story reflects on the enduring themes of nostalgia and the passage of time, inviting...12541falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/second-home-honore-de-balzac--74214391https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74214391Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:06:08 +0000W. Somerset Maugham"Second Home" by Honoré de Balzac invites listeners into a world where the intricacies of human relationships and the pursuit of belonging take center stage. This timeless narrative explores the significance of home, not just as a physical space but...12134falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/outcast-william-winwood-reade--74153633https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74153633Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:06:29 +0000W. Somerset Maugham"Outcast-(William) Winwood Reade" delves into the life and struggles of an individual navigating the complexities of society while grappling with themes of isolation and the quest for belonging. This poignant narrative resonates with anyone who has...12752falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nigger-of-the-narcissus-version-2-joseph-conrad--74104801https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74104801Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:06:28 +0000W. Somerset Maugham"Nigger of the Narcissus" by Joseph Conrad is a profound exploration of identity, camaraderie, and the human condition set against the backdrop of a ship's voyage. The narrative delves into the complexities of race and belonging, presenting a...20875falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/within-the-tides-joseph-conrad--74057010https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74057010Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:06:49 +0000W. Somerset Maugham"Within The Tides" by Joseph Conrad is a compelling exploration of human nature and the complexities of life at sea. This collection of stories delves into themes of isolation, moral ambiguity, and the struggle for understanding amidst the vastness of...21837falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/as-i-lay-dying-william-faulkner--74007374https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74007374Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:07:16 +0000W. Somerset Maugham"As I Lay Dying" by William Faulkner is a profound exploration of family, mortality, and the human condition, encapsulated in the journey of a family as they fulfill the last wish of their matriarch. This acclaimed novel delves into the complexities...23096falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bliss-and-other-stories-katherine-mansfield--73955574https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73955574Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:06:45 +0000W. Somerset Maugham"Bliss, and Other Stories" by Katherine Mansfield is a collection that captures the intricacies of human emotions and relationships through a series of poignant narratives. 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This work delves into themes of identity, resilience, and the pursuit of understanding, making it a timeless exploration of the human...26621falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/typhoon-and-other-stories-joseph-conrad--73769209https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73769209Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:03:46 +0000W. Somerset Maugham"Typhoon and Other Stories" by Joseph Conrad presents a collection of compelling narratives that explore the complexities of human experience, particularly in the face of nature's overwhelming power. Conrad's masterful storytelling delves into themes...29449falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/silas-marner-version-3-george-eliot--73735718https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73735718Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:03:50 +0000W. Somerset Maugham"Silas Marner" by George Eliot is a poignant tale of redemption and the transformative power of love. 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This unsettling narrative delves into the complexities of family dynamics, societal expectations,...7347falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lady-barbarina-henry-james--73662433https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73662433Sat, 08 Aug 2026 11:18:31 +0000W. Somerset Maugham"Lady Barbarina" by Henry James explores the complexities of identity and social conventions through the lens of its titular character. This novella delves into the intricate dynamics of love, ambition, and the struggle for personal authenticity in a...14021falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/shadow-line-version-2-joseph-conrad--73639082https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73639082Fri, 07 Aug 2026 21:50:12 +0000W. Somerset Maugham"Shadow-Line" by Joseph Conrad explores the profound journey of self-discovery and the confrontation with inner demons as a young man embarks on a sea voyage that tests his resolve and character. This gripping tale delves into themes of...13885falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/christmas-carol-version-14-charles-dickens--73597269https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73597269Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:26:28 +0000W. Somerset Maugham"Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens is a timeless tale that explores themes of redemption, compassion, and the transformative power of generosity through the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, a miser who learns the true meaning of Christmas. As he confronts...12186falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/scarlet-sister-mary-julia-peterkin--73560030https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73560030Thu, 06 Aug 2026 13:47:27 +0000W. Somerset Maugham"Scarlet Sister Mary" by Julia Peterkin is a profound exploration of faith, identity, and the complexities of life in the early 20th century South. 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Yet for Jamie, the homecoming is bittersweet; his experiences have profoundly...1371change,community,conflict,family,freedom,heroism,identity,sacrifice,social issues,warfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/010-chapter-10--70170074https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70170074Fri, 20 Feb 2026 02:42:22 +0000W. Somerset MaughamJames Parsons returns to Little Primpton after his service in the Boer War, hailed as a local hero for earning the Victoria Cross by courageously saving a fellow soldier. Yet for Jamie, the homecoming is bittersweet; his experiences have profoundly...1040change,community,conflict,family,freedom,heroism,identity,sacrifice,social issues,warfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/009-chapter-9--70170073https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70170073Fri, 20 Feb 2026 02:42:21 +0000W. Somerset MaughamJames Parsons returns to Little Primpton after his service in the Boer War, hailed as a local hero for earning the Victoria Cross by courageously saving a fellow soldier. Yet for Jamie, the homecoming is bittersweet; his experiences have profoundly...1231change,community,conflict,family,freedom,heroism,identity,sacrifice,social issues,warfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/008-chapter-8--70170072https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70170072Fri, 20 Feb 2026 02:42:18 +0000W. Somerset MaughamJames Parsons returns to Little Primpton after his service in the Boer War, hailed as a local hero for earning the Victoria Cross by courageously saving a fellow soldier. Yet for Jamie, the homecoming is bittersweet; his experiences have profoundly...1360change,community,conflict,family,freedom,heroism,identity,sacrifice,social issues,warfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/007-chapter-7--70170071https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70170071Fri, 20 Feb 2026 02:42:17 +0000W. Somerset MaughamJames Parsons returns to Little Primpton after his service in the Boer War, hailed as a local hero for earning the Victoria Cross by courageously saving a fellow soldier. Yet for Jamie, the homecoming is bittersweet; his experiences have profoundly...1616change,community,conflict,family,freedom,heroism,identity,sacrifice,social issues,warfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/006-chapter-6--70170070https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70170070Fri, 20 Feb 2026 02:42:15 +0000W. Somerset MaughamJames Parsons returns to Little Primpton after his service in the Boer War, hailed as a local hero for earning the Victoria Cross by courageously saving a fellow soldier. Yet for Jamie, the homecoming is bittersweet; his experiences have profoundly...1504change,community,conflict,family,freedom,heroism,identity,sacrifice,social issues,warfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/005-chapter-5--70170068https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70170068Fri, 20 Feb 2026 02:42:14 +0000W. Somerset MaughamJames Parsons returns to Little Primpton after his service in the Boer War, hailed as a local hero for earning the Victoria Cross by courageously saving a fellow soldier. 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Yet for Jamie, the homecoming is bittersweet; his experiences have profoundly...1610change,community,conflict,family,freedom,heroism,identity,sacrifice,social issues,warfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/002-chapter-2--70170065https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70170065Fri, 20 Feb 2026 02:42:08 +0000W. Somerset MaughamJames Parsons returns to Little Primpton after his service in the Boer War, hailed as a local hero for earning the Victoria Cross by courageously saving a fellow soldier. Yet for Jamie, the homecoming is bittersweet; his experiences have profoundly...1112change,community,conflict,family,freedom,heroism,identity,sacrifice,social issues,warfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/001-epigraph-chapter-1--70170064https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70170064Fri, 20 Feb 2026 02:42:07 +0000W. 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