https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ursula--6887396enBooksCopyright 19th and 20th Century Fictionhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a8316e2896ef3e756b00afcf2371425c.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ursula--6887396Sat, 12 Sep 2026 09:50:26 +0000Honoré de Balzac19th and 20th Century Fictionspreaker28@adfreesounds.comFirst published in French in 1841 as Ursule Mirouët, Ursula is a captivating part of Balzac’s monumental series, The Human Comedy. The story revolves around a wealthy, elderly doctor who has raised his goddaughter, the daughter of his deceased...falsee1feebfe-9288-5888-aeed-384168fb237depisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/as-i-lay-dying-william-faulkner--75034845https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75034845Sat, 12 Sep 2026 09:02:47 +0000Honoré de BalzacAs I Lay Dying by William Faulkner is a profound exploration of family, mortality, and the human condition, encapsulated in the journey of the Bundren family as they fulfill their matriarch's dying wish. This novel delves into the complexities of...23096falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/three-men-in-a-boat-to-say-nothing-of-the-dog-jerome-k-jerome--74446774https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74446774Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:05:46 +0000Honoré de Balzac"Three Men in a Boat (To Say Nothing of the Dog)" by Jerome K. Jerome is a delightful and humorous account of a boating holiday on the Thames taken by three friends and their dog. This classic tale captures the absurdities of life and the quirks of...23930falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/colonel-chabert-version-2-honore-de-balzac--74399502https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74399502Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:05:16 +0000Honoré de BalzacColonel Chabert, a poignant tale by Honoré de Balzac, delves into the life of a soldier who returns from the Napoleonic Wars, only to find himself grappling with the harsh realities of identity and societal rejection. As he seeks to reclaim his former...10917falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/emperor-of-portugallia-selma-lagerlof--74322657https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74322657Sat, 22 Aug 2026 09:04:58 +0000Honoré de Balzac"Emperor of Portugallia" by Selma Lagerlöf is a poignant exploration of love, loss, and the power of imagination, set against the backdrop of a father's devotion to his daughter. The story delves into the depths of human emotion, showcasing how dreams...25859falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gamester-susanna-centlivre--74275586https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74275586Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:06:44 +0000Honoré de Balzac"Gamester" by Susanna Centlivre explores the themes of gambling, deception, and the complexities of human relationships. This captivating play delves into the moral dilemmas faced by its characters, showcasing the consequences of their choices and the...9012falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/short-nonfiction-collection-vol-068-various--74161703https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74161703Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:07:11 +0000Honoré de Balzac"Short Nonfiction Collection, Vol. 068-Various" offers a diverse array of essays that capture the essence of contemporary thought and reflection. This collection provides listeners with a rich tapestry of ideas, making it a compelling exploration of...22029falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/richard-iii-william-shakespeare--74109653https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74109653Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:06:51 +0000Honoré de BalzacShakespeare's "Richard III" delves into the ruthless ambition and moral corruption of its titular character, a deformed and power-hungry prince who will stop at nothing to seize the throne of England. This timeless tragedy explores themes of...12566falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/coming-race-edward-bulwer-lytton--74064329https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74064329Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:07:17 +0000Honoré de Balzac"Coming Race" by Edward Bulwer-Lytton explores the intriguing concept of a hidden race living beneath the earth, showcasing a society that possesses advanced knowledge and capabilities far beyond those of the surface world. This thought-provoking...24955falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/last-galley-impressions-and-tales-sir-arthur-conan-doyle--74013978https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74013978Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:07:51 +0000Honoré de Balzac"Last Galley, Impressions and Tales" by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is a captivating collection that showcases the author's remarkable storytelling prowess, blending vivid impressions with engaging tales. This anthology invites listeners to explore a range...28265falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/private-and-public-life-of-abraham-lincoln-orville-j-victor--73961914https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73961914Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:07:05 +0000Honoré de Balzac"Private and Public Life of Abraham Lincoln" by Orville J. Victor offers an insightful exploration into the dual existence of one of America's most revered presidents. This work delves into both the personal and political dimensions of Abraham...16306falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/merry-wives-of-windsor-version-2-william-shakespeare--73908254https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73908254Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:08:47 +0000Honoré de Balzac"Merry Wives of Windsor" is a delightful comedy by William Shakespeare that explores themes of love, jealousy, and deception through the antics of its clever characters. The story revolves around the humorous schemes of two married women who outsmart...10334falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/recollections-of-a-busy-life-william-forwood--73812936https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73812936Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:04:06 +0000Honoré de Balzac"Recollections of a Busy Life" by William Forwood offers an insightful glimpse into the experiences and reflections of a life filled with activity and purpose. This engaging narrative captures the essence of a busy life, exploring themes of...27509falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/monday-or-tuesday-virginia-woolf--73775598https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73775598Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:04:00 +0000Honoré de Balzac"Monday or Tuesday" by Virginia Woolf is a collection of short stories that encapsulates her innovative narrative style and profound exploration of consciousness. Woolf's writing delves into the intricacies of human experience, capturing fleeting...7263falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/causes-of-the-american-civil-war-john-lothrop-motley--73741204https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73741204Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:04:14 +0000Honoré de Balzac"Causes Of The American Civil War" by John Lothrop Motley delves into the complex factors that led to one of the most pivotal conflicts in American history. Through meticulous analysis, Motley examines the political, social, and economic tensions that...4049falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/private-and-public-life-of-abraham-lincoln-orville-j-victor--73714727https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73714727Mon, 10 Aug 2026 09:04:35 +0000Honoré de Balzac"Private and Public Life of Abraham Lincoln" by Orville J. Victor offers a compelling exploration of the life of one of America’s most revered presidents. This audiobook captures the essence of Lincoln's character, detailing both his personal...16306falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/h-m-s-pinafore-or-the-lass-that-loved-a-sailor-w-s-gilbert--73692777https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73692777Sun, 09 Aug 2026 09:04:54 +0000Honoré de BalzacH.M.S. Pinafore; Or, The Lass That Loved A Sailor by W. S. Gilbert is a timeless comic operetta that explores themes of love, class, and societal expectations through the humorous lens of a sailor's romance. The story captures the whimsical...3773falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/foolish-dictionary-charles-wayland-towne--73667090https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73667090Sat, 08 Aug 2026 13:47:22 +0000Honoré de BalzacFoolish Dictionary by Charles Wayland Towne is a whimsical exploration of language and its playful intricacies, offering a delightful collection of humorous definitions and clever wordplay. This engaging work invites listeners to appreciate the quirks...6337falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/changeling-thomas-middleton-william-rowley--73643498https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73643498Sat, 08 Aug 2026 00:19:39 +0000Honoré de Balzac"Changeling" by Thomas Middleton and William Rowley is a compelling exploration of desire, betrayal, and the darker sides of human nature. Set against a backdrop of intrigue and moral complexity, this play delves into the consequences of unchecked...7944falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/flowers-of-evil-charles-baudelaire-james-huneker--73604422https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73604422Fri, 07 Aug 2026 08:28:06 +0000Honoré de Balzac"Flowers of Evil" by Charles Baudelaire, with insights from James Huneker, delves into the complexities of beauty, desire, and morality, exploring the duality of human nature and the often turbulent relationship between the two. This seminal work...6719falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wild-duck-henrik-ibsen--73567409https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73567409Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:37:01 +0000Honoré de Balzac"Wild Duck" by Henrik Ibsen is a poignant exploration of illusion and reality, delving into the complexities of human relationships and the impact of truth on our lives. This timeless play examines the lengths to which individuals go to protect their...12202falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/short-stories-household-words-1850-53-elizabeth-cleghorn-gaskell--73529120https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73529120Thu, 06 Aug 2026 02:22:39 +0000Honoré de Balzac"Short Stories (Household Words 1850-53)" by Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell offers a compelling collection of narratives that reflect the social issues and everyday lives of the Victorian era. Gaskell's keen observations and rich characterizations invite...35879falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/021-showing-how-difficult-it-is-to-steal-that-which-seems-very-easily-stolen--70193570https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70193570Sat, 21 Feb 2026 16:53:58 +0000Honoré de BalzacFirst published in French in 1841 as Ursule Mirouët, Ursula is a captivating part of Balzac’s monumental series, The Human Comedy. 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The story revolves around a wealthy, elderly doctor who has raised his goddaughter, the daughter of his deceased...2316family,france,greed,inheritance,legacy,love,mysticism,relationships,spirituality,wealthfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/014-ursula-again-orphaned--70193563https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70193563Sat, 21 Feb 2026 16:53:45 +0000Honoré de BalzacFirst published in French in 1841 as Ursule Mirouët, Ursula is a captivating part of Balzac’s monumental series, The Human Comedy. The story revolves around a wealthy, elderly doctor who has raised his goddaughter, the daughter of his deceased...1352family,france,greed,inheritance,legacy,love,mysticism,relationships,spirituality,wealthfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/013-betrothal-of-hearts--70193562https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70193562Sat, 21 Feb 2026 16:53:44 +0000Honoré de BalzacFirst published in French in 1841 as Ursule Mirouët, Ursula is a captivating part of Balzac’s monumental series, The Human Comedy. The story revolves around a wealthy, elderly doctor who has raised his goddaughter, the daughter of his deceased...2446family,france,greed,inheritance,legacy,love,mysticism,relationships,spirituality,wealthfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/012-obstacles-to-young-love--70193561https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70193561Sat, 21 Feb 2026 16:53:42 +0000Honoré de BalzacFirst published in French in 1841 as Ursule Mirouët, Ursula is a captivating part of Balzac’s monumental series, The Human Comedy. The story revolves around a wealthy, elderly doctor who has raised his goddaughter, the daughter of his deceased...1486family,france,greed,inheritance,legacy,love,mysticism,relationships,spirituality,wealthfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/011-savinien-saved--70193560https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70193560Sat, 21 Feb 2026 16:53:41 +0000Honoré de BalzacFirst published in French in 1841 as Ursule Mirouët, Ursula is a captivating part of Balzac’s monumental series, The Human Comedy. The story revolves around a wealthy, elderly doctor who has raised his goddaughter, the daughter of his deceased...2341family,france,greed,inheritance,legacy,love,mysticism,relationships,spirituality,wealthfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/010-the-family-of-portenduere--70193559https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70193559Sat, 21 Feb 2026 16:53:38 +0000Honoré de BalzacFirst published in French in 1841 as Ursule Mirouët, Ursula is a captivating part of Balzac’s monumental series, The Human Comedy. The story revolves around a wealthy, elderly doctor who has raised his goddaughter, the daughter of his deceased...1785family,france,greed,inheritance,legacy,love,mysticism,relationships,spirituality,wealthfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/009-a-first-confidence--70193558https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70193558Sat, 21 Feb 2026 16:53:37 +0000Honoré de BalzacFirst published in French in 1841 as Ursule Mirouët, Ursula is a captivating part of Balzac’s monumental series, The Human Comedy. The story revolves around a wealthy, elderly doctor who has raised his goddaughter, the daughter of his deceased...1810family,france,greed,inheritance,legacy,love,mysticism,relationships,spirituality,wealthfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/008-the-conference--70193557https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70193557Sat, 21 Feb 2026 16:53:35 +0000Honoré de BalzacFirst published in French in 1841 as Ursule Mirouët, Ursula is a captivating part of Balzac’s monumental series, The Human Comedy. The story revolves around a wealthy, elderly doctor who has raised his goddaughter, the daughter of his deceased...1475family,france,greed,inheritance,legacy,love,mysticism,relationships,spirituality,wealthfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/007-a-two-fold-conversion--70193556https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70193556Sat, 21 Feb 2026 16:53:34 +0000Honoré de BalzacFirst published in French in 1841 as Ursule Mirouët, Ursula is a captivating part of Balzac’s monumental series, The Human Comedy. The story revolves around a wealthy, elderly doctor who has raised his goddaughter, the daughter of his deceased...1288family,france,greed,inheritance,legacy,love,mysticism,relationships,spirituality,wealthfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/006-a-treatise-on-mesmerism--70193555https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70193555Sat, 21 Feb 2026 16:53:33 +0000Honoré de BalzacFirst published in French in 1841 as Ursule Mirouët, Ursula is a captivating part of Balzac’s monumental series, The Human Comedy. The story revolves around a wealthy, elderly doctor who has raised his goddaughter, the daughter of his deceased...2520family,france,greed,inheritance,legacy,love,mysticism,relationships,spirituality,wealthfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/005-ursula--70193554https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70193554Sat, 21 Feb 2026 16:53:30 +0000Honoré de BalzacFirst published in French in 1841 as Ursule Mirouët, Ursula is a captivating part of Balzac’s monumental series, The Human Comedy. The story revolves around a wealthy, elderly doctor who has raised his goddaughter, the daughter of his deceased...1812family,france,greed,inheritance,legacy,love,mysticism,relationships,spirituality,wealthfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/004-zelie--70193553https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70193553Sat, 21 Feb 2026 16:53:28 +0000Honoré de BalzacFirst published in French in 1841 as Ursule Mirouët, Ursula is a captivating part of Balzac’s monumental series, The Human Comedy. The story revolves around a wealthy, elderly doctor who has raised his goddaughter, the daughter of his deceased...1759family,france,greed,inheritance,legacy,love,mysticism,relationships,spirituality,wealthfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/003-the-doctor-s-friends--70193552https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70193552Sat, 21 Feb 2026 16:53:26 +0000Honoré de BalzacFirst published in French in 1841 as Ursule Mirouët, Ursula is a captivating part of Balzac’s monumental series, The Human Comedy. The story revolves around a wealthy, elderly doctor who has raised his goddaughter, the daughter of his deceased...2008family,france,greed,inheritance,legacy,love,mysticism,relationships,spirituality,wealthfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/002-the-rich-uncle--70193551https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70193551Sat, 21 Feb 2026 16:53:24 +0000Honoré de BalzacFirst published in French in 1841 as Ursule Mirouët, Ursula is a captivating part of Balzac’s monumental series, The Human Comedy. The story revolves around a wealthy, elderly doctor who has raised his goddaughter, the daughter of his deceased...2038family,france,greed,inheritance,legacy,love,mysticism,relationships,spirituality,wealthfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/001-the-frightened-heirs--70193550https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70193550Sat, 21 Feb 2026 16:53:23 +0000Honoré de BalzacFirst published in French in 1841 as Ursule Mirouët, Ursula is a captivating part of Balzac’s monumental series, The Human Comedy. 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