https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/indian-summer-version-2--6885783enFictionCopyright Fiction Classicshttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b9810d9e0580cd5a596a120881dbe077.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/indian-summer-version-2--6885783Sat, 12 Sep 2026 09:27:08 +0000William Dean HowellsFiction Classicsspreaker27@adfreesounds.comSet against the picturesque backdrop of Florences Anglo-American colony in the late 19th century, this enchanting romantic tale follows a middle-aged man as he returns to the site of his first unrequited love, two decades later. While the lives of...falseb482e45f-e655-5097-a9ed-0b5f95621352episodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-re-a-gentleman-one-banjo-paterson--74441307https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74441307Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:05:21 +0000William Dean Howells'In Re a Gentleman, One' by Banjo Paterson is a captivating exploration of the complexities of gentlemanly conduct and societal expectations. 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This timeless tale delves into the lives of its characters, revealing their struggles and triumphs in a world that often...15383falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/barberry-bush-and-eight-other-stories-for-girls-susan-coolidge--74007506https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74007506Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:07:03 +0000William Dean Howells"Barberry Bush and Eight Other Stories for Girls" by Susan Coolidge is a charming collection that captures the essence of girlhood through a series of delightful tales. Each story offers insights into the joys, challenges, and adventures that shape...22405falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/venus-and-adonis--73955690https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73955690Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:06:32 +0000William Dean Howells"Venus and Adonis" is a timeless narrative that explores the themes of love and desire through the passionate yet unreciprocated affection of Venus for the beautiful youth, Adonis. 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