https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tales-of-hearsay--6887374enFictionCopyright 19th and 20th Century Fictionhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e683fad122b00e159af1776f03306ab3.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tales-of-hearsay--6887374Sat, 12 Sep 2026 09:26:42 +0000Joseph Conrad19th and 20th Century Fictionspreaker28@adfreesounds.comStep into a world shaped by history and imagination in Tales of Hearsay. Join a reflective and romantic young Russian officer during the era of Napoleon as he faces a daunting request. Travel to 1868, where an adventurous Polish boy meets a prince and...falsecbae0d64-5103-551e-a281-5031ae5ed494episodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/frankenstein-or-the-modern-prometheus-1818-mary-wollstonecraft-shelley--74446550https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74446550Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:05:44 +0000Joseph Conrad"Frankenstein; or The Modern Prometheus" by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley explores the profound consequences of man's quest for knowledge and the ethical dilemmas of creation. This timeless tale delves into themes of ambition, isolation, and the...28838falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/silas-marner-version-3-george-eliot--74398940https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74398940Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:05:14 +0000Joseph ConradSilas Marner, a timeless novel by George Eliot, explores themes of isolation, redemption, and the transformative power of love. Set in a small English village, the story follows the life of a reclusive weaver whose world is turned upside down when an...26147falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/heptameron-of-the-tales-of-margaret-queen-of-navarre-volume-1-marguerite-of-navarre--74322292https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74322292Sat, 22 Aug 2026 09:05:01 +0000Joseph ConradHeptameron of the Tales of Margaret, Queen of Navarre, Volume 1, presents a captivating collection of stories that reflect the complexities of human nature and the intricacies of love, faith, and morality. Written by Marguerite of Navarre, this...19156falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/zeit-geist-lily-dougall--74275332https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74275332Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:06:22 +0000Joseph Conrad"Zeit-Geist-Lily Dougall" invites listeners to explore the intricate interplay of ideas and emotions that define the human experience. This thought-provoking work delves into the zeitgeist of its time, capturing the essence of societal shifts and...14298falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/woman-and-the-war-frances-evelyn-daisy-greville--74161178https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74161178Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:07:06 +0000Joseph Conrad"Woman and the War" by Frances Evelyn (Daisy) Greville delves into the experiences and perspectives of women during wartime, capturing their resilience and contributions in a male-dominated society. This poignant exploration highlights the...24864falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mr-waddington-of-wyck-may-sinclair--74109451https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74109451Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:06:38 +0000Joseph Conrad"Mr. Waddington of Wyck" by May Sinclair invites listeners into a world rich with introspection and the complexities of human relationships. The narrative delves into the life of Mr. Waddington, exploring themes of identity, belonging, and the search...22213falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/weird-tales-double-feature-kull-of-valusia-robert-e-howard--74064034https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74064034Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:07:15 +0000Joseph ConradDive into the captivating world of "Weird Tales Double Feature Kull of Valusia" by Robert E. Howard, where the legendary warrior Kull navigates a realm filled with ancient mysteries and untamed power. This collection showcases Howard's masterful...5515falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bunner-sisters-edith-wharton--74013652https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74013652Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:07:49 +0000Joseph ConradEdith Wharton's "Bunner Sisters" explores the lives of two sisters who run a small shop in New York City, navigating the complexities of love, sacrifice, and the pursuit of happiness. This poignant tale delves into the themes of familial bonds and the...12246falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/life-and-death-of-tom-thumb-the-great-henry-fielding--73961650https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73961650Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:07:04 +0000Joseph Conrad"Life and Death of Tom Thumb the Great" by Henry Fielding is a captivating tale that explores the life of the diminutive hero, Tom Thumb, whose adventures and misadventures highlight the absurdities of human existence. This story, rich in satire and...4797falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/northanger-abbey-version-4-jane-austen--73907938https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73907938Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:08:31 +0000Joseph Conrad"Northanger Abbey" by Jane Austen is a delightful exploration of youthful imagination and the perils of romanticism through the eyes of its protagonist, Catherine Morland. Set against the backdrop of the Gothic novel craze of the early 19th century,...35441falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/five-years-of-my-life-1894-1899-alfred-dreyfus--73812590https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73812590Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:03:59 +0000Joseph Conrad"Five Years of My Life 1894-1899" is a poignant memoir by Alfred Dreyfus that chronicles his harrowing experiences during one of France's most notorious political scandals. Dreyfus, a Jewish army officer, was wrongfully convicted of treason, exposing...22469falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/introduction-to-the-philosophy-of-history-georg-wilhelm-friedrich-hegel--73775306https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73775306Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:04:05 +0000Joseph ConradDelve into "Introduction to The Philosophy of History" by Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel, a profound exploration of the nature of history and its philosophical implications. Hegel presents a compelling argument that history is a rational process,...16530falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/peer-gynt-henrik-ibsen--73740905https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73740905Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:04:17 +0000Joseph ConradPeer Gynt by Henrik Ibsen is a timeless exploration of self-identity and the human condition, following the journey of its titular character as he navigates the complexities of life, dreams, and reality. This classic tale resonates deeply with...19115falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lord-beaupre-henry-james--73714566https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73714566Mon, 10 Aug 2026 09:04:39 +0000Joseph Conrad"Lord Beaupre" by Henry James is a compelling exploration of social class and personal identity, highlighting the intricate dynamics of society and the complexities of human relationships. This story delves into the nuances of aristocracy and the...8038falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/one-act-play-collection-007-various--73692632https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73692632Sun, 09 Aug 2026 09:04:49 +0000Joseph ConradImmerse yourself in "One-Act Play Collection 007-Various," a captivating anthology that showcases the art of the one-act play through a diverse selection of works. This collection invites listeners to explore the intricacies of human emotion,...18603falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/inspector-general-nikolai-vasilievich-gogol--73666786https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73666786Sat, 08 Aug 2026 13:39:22 +0000Joseph Conrad"Inspector-General" by Nikolai Vasilievich Gogol is a sharp and satirical exploration of bureaucracy and human folly. Set against the backdrop of a provincial town, the story unfolds as officials scramble in a frenzy of paranoia upon hearing of an...12612falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/later-life-louis-couperus--73643264https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73643264Sat, 08 Aug 2026 00:10:10 +0000Joseph Conrad"Later Life" by Louis Couperus explores the intricacies of aging and the reflections that come with it. The narrative delves into the emotional and psychological landscapes that accompany the later stages of life, offering a profound meditation on the...29138falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/running-water-a-e-w-mason--73604052https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73604052Fri, 07 Aug 2026 08:19:01 +0000Joseph Conrad"Running Water" by A. E. W. Mason invites listeners into a world where the boundaries between reality and the supernatural blur, exploring themes of faith, belief, and the power of the unseen. This gripping tale captivates with its exploration of...31073falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/faust-ii-johann-wolfgang-von-goethe--73567069https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73567069Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:28:30 +0000Joseph Conrad"Faust II" by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe continues the profound exploration of the human spirit and the quest for meaning that began in "Faust I." This work delves into themes of ambition, redemption, and the eternal struggle between good and evil,...26486falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/metamorphosis-version-4-franz-kafka--73528792https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73528792Thu, 06 Aug 2026 02:14:43 +0000Joseph ConradFranz Kafka's "Metamorphosis" is a profound exploration of alienation and identity, presenting the harrowing transformation of its protagonist into a grotesque creature. This powerful narrative delves into the complexities of human existence, the...8628falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/004-the-black-mate-1884--70192818https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70192818Sat, 21 Feb 2026 16:25:35 +0000Joseph ConradStep into a world shaped by history and imagination in Tales of Hearsay. Join a reflective and romantic young Russian officer during the era of Napoleon as he faces a daunting request. Travel to 1868, where an adventurous Polish boy meets a prince and...3746adventure,drama,fiction,historical,mystery,narrative,romance,storytelling,supernatural,warfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/003-the-tale-1917--70192816https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70192816Sat, 21 Feb 2026 16:25:33 +0000Joseph ConradStep into a world shaped by history and imagination in Tales of Hearsay. Join a reflective and romantic young Russian officer during the era of Napoleon as he faces a daunting request. Travel to 1868, where an adventurous Polish boy meets a prince and...2397adventure,drama,fiction,historical,mystery,narrative,romance,storytelling,supernatural,warfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/002-prince-roman-1911--70192815https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70192815Sat, 21 Feb 2026 16:25:31 +0000Joseph ConradStep into a world shaped by history and imagination in Tales of Hearsay. Join a reflective and romantic young Russian officer during the era of Napoleon as he faces a daunting request. Travel to 1868, where an adventurous Polish boy meets a prince and...2977adventure,drama,fiction,historical,mystery,narrative,romance,storytelling,supernatural,warfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/001-the-warrior-s-soul-1917--70192814https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70192814Sat, 21 Feb 2026 16:25:28 +0000Joseph ConradStep into a world shaped by history and imagination in Tales of Hearsay. Join a reflective and romantic young Russian officer during the era of Napoleon as he faces a daunting request. Travel to 1868, where an adventurous Polish boy meets a prince and...2868adventure,drama,fiction,historical,mystery,narrative,romance,storytelling,supernatural,warfalsefull