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This seminal work invites listeners to reflect on the nature of justice, governance,...21813falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tea-drinking-in-18th-century-america-its-etiquette-and-equipage-rodris-roth--74390851https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74390851Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:05:04 +0000Henry James"Tea Drinking In 18th-Century America: Its Etiquette And Equipage" by Rodris Roth explores the rich culture surrounding tea consumption in America during the 1700s, focusing on the social customs and the essential equipment that defined this ritual....4277falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/clotel-or-the-president-s-daughter-william-wells-brown--74314884https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74314884Sat, 22 Aug 2026 09:04:38 +0000Henry James"Clotel, or, The President's Daughter" by William Wells Brown is a powerful narrative that explores the complexities of race, identity, and the legacy of slavery in America. 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This work encapsulates themes of resilience, identity, and the complexities of human relationships, making it a...16274falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/astrophel-and-stella-sir-philip-sidney--74007760https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74007760Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:07:24 +0000Henry James"Astrophel and Stella" by Sir Philip Sidney is a poignant exploration of love, desire, and the complexities of the human heart, encapsulated in a sequence of sonnets that delve into the speaker's profound affection for Stella. This timeless work...6054falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tasker-jevons-the-real-story-may-sinclair--73955906https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73955906Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:06:42 +0000Henry JamesTasker Jevons The Real Story-May Sinclair delves into the intricate layers of human experience and the complexities of identity. 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This work delves into themes of identity and the nature of existence, reflecting on the universal quest for...7596falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mademoiselle-ixe-mary-elizabeth-hawker--73710431https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73710431Mon, 10 Aug 2026 09:04:12 +0000Henry JamesMademoiselle Ixe-Mary Elizabeth Hawker invites listeners into a captivating exploration of character and society through its nuanced portrayal of its titular character. This work delves into the complexities of identity and the human experience,...10134falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bracebridge-hall-washington-irving--73688208https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73688208Sun, 09 Aug 2026 09:04:14 +0000Henry JamesBracebridge Hall by Washington Irving is a charming collection of stories that captures the essence of early American life through a series of delightful sketches and anecdotes. 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