https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/rain-version-2--6887707enFictionCopyright 19th and 20th Century Fictionhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/7a3990156f44216f90f29c3dc031e2f4.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/rain-version-2--6887707Sat, 12 Sep 2026 09:26:42 +0000W. Somerset Maugham19th and 20th Century Fictionspreaker28@adfreesounds.comIn Rain, we delve into the gripping tale of a missionary whose moral compass unravels as he attempts to convert Sadie Thompson, a captivating prostitute from a Pacific island. This poignant narrative explores themes of faith, temptation, and the...false3bbd79ec-4f9b-5b16-ac5a-cf536c9f40faepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gulliver-the-great-and-other-dog-stories-walter-alden-dyer--74445975https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74445975Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:05:33 +0000W. Somerset MaughamGulliver The Great And Other Dog Stories by Walter Alden Dyer is a charming collection that celebrates the bond between humans and their canine companions. Through a series of heartwarming tales, Dyer captures the loyalty, bravery, and unique...21499falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/guest-of-quesnay-booth-tarkington--74397939https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74397939Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:05:24 +0000W. Somerset Maugham"Guest of Quesnay-Booth Tarkington" invites listeners into a world of nuanced relationships and the complexities of social dynamics. This captivating tale explores themes of hospitality, societal expectations, and the subtleties of human interaction....24461falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/there-is-a-tide-john-collis-snaith--74321413https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74321413Sat, 22 Aug 2026 09:04:51 +0000W. 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This timeless tale explores themes of indulgence, morality, and the...27920falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/incubator-baby-ellis-parker-butler--73603331https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73603331Fri, 07 Aug 2026 07:59:33 +0000W. Somerset Maugham"Incubator Baby" by Ellis Parker Butler explores themes of innovation and the human experience through the lens of an unconventional birth scenario. This intriguing narrative invites listeners to reflect on the complexities of parenthood and the...4301falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/love-in-a-mask-or-imprudence-and-happiness-honore-de-balzac--73566247https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73566247Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:12:07 +0000W. Somerset Maugham"Love in a Mask, or Imprudence and Happiness" by Honoré de Balzac delves into the intricate dance of love and societal expectations, exploring how masks—both literal and metaphorical—shape our interactions and perceptions. This timeless narrative...6375falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jack-knife-man-ellis-parker-butler--73528162https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73528162Thu, 06 Aug 2026 01:59:00 +0000W. Somerset Maugham"Jack-Knife Man" by Ellis Parker Butler is a captivating exploration of human nature and the complexities of life through the lens of its titular character. This work delves into themes of resilience, the struggle for identity, and the often humorous...20791falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/003-section-3--70205965https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70205965Sat, 21 Feb 2026 23:52:26 +0000W. Somerset MaughamIn Rain, we delve into the gripping tale of a missionary whose moral compass unravels as he attempts to convert Sadie Thompson, a captivating prostitute from a Pacific island. 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