https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cenci--6889914enPerforming ArtsCopyright Short Storieshttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4cf6263a5f9cd961bffdd1b4caff759f.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cenci--6889914Fri, 11 Sep 2026 09:25:29 +0000Percy Bysshe ShelleyShort Storiesspreaker29@adfreesounds.comWritten in 1819 but not staged until more than a century later due to its provocative themes of incest and parricide, this tragic tale was long deemed unfit for the stage. Set in Rome in 1599, it revolves around the harrowing true story of Count...falsed8e2c837-599d-528e-b152-e66b4bdace75episodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/brewster-s-millions-byron-ongley-winchell-smith--74447249https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74447249Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:05:31 +0000Percy Bysshe ShelleyBrewster's Millions by Byron Ongley and Winchell Smith is a timeless tale that explores the humorous and often absurd challenges of wealth and the human condition. The story centers around the protagonist's quest to spend a fortune within a limited...11741falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/emperor-of-the-moon-aphra-behn--74400249https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74400249Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:05:22 +0000Percy Bysshe Shelley"Emperor of the Moon" by Aphra Behn invites listeners into a world of imaginative intrigue and exploration. This captivating work showcases Behn's talent for weaving complex narratives that challenge societal norms and highlight the human experience....8985falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/speckled-band-an-adventure-of-sherlock-holmes-sir-arthur-conan-doyle--74323446https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74323446Sat, 22 Aug 2026 09:05:03 +0000Percy Bysshe Shelley"Speckled Band: An Adventure of Sherlock Holmes" by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle invites listeners into the intriguing world of detective fiction, where the brilliant Sherlock Holmes unravels a perplexing mystery. This timeless tale showcases Holmes's...8995falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/witch-wife-henry-spicer--74276261https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74276261Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:06:38 +0000Percy Bysshe Shelley"Witch-Wife-Henry Spicer" invites listeners into a captivating exploration of identity and the complexities of human relationships. This thought-provoking narrative delves into the themes of love, betrayal, and the search for belonging, resonating...6572falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/don-quixote-in-england-henry-fielding--74162479https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74162479Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:07:13 +0000Percy Bysshe Shelley"Don Quixote in England" by Henry Fielding is a clever and satirical exploration of the themes of idealism and reality, as it reimagines the iconic tale of Don Quixote in an English setting. Fielding's work delves into the absurdities of human nature...7574falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tragedy-of-macbeth-william-shakespeare--74110097https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74110097Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:06:42 +0000Percy Bysshe ShelleyThe "Tragedy of Macbeth" by William Shakespeare is a timeless exploration of ambition, power, and moral decay, as it follows the rise and fall of a Scottish nobleman driven to madness by his unchecked desires. This classic play delves into the...7902falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/velasco-epes-sargent-iv--74064972https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74064972Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:07:16 +0000Percy Bysshe Shelley"Velasco-Epes Sargent IV" invites listeners into a compelling narrative that centers on the complexities of identity and heritage. This thought-provoking audiobook explores themes of personal discovery and the intricate ties that bind us to our past....7462falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hernani-victor-hugo--74014658https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74014658Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:07:51 +0000Percy Bysshe ShelleyHernani by Victor Hugo is a powerful exploration of love, honor, and the struggle against societal constraints. Set against a backdrop of political intrigue and personal sacrifice, this classic work captures the timeless conflict between individual...12687falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/love-and-freindship-dramatic-reading-jane-austen--73962549https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73962549Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:07:17 +0000Percy Bysshe Shelley"Love and Freindship," a dramatic reading of Jane Austen's early work, showcases her wit and keen observations on the intricacies of love and friendship. This engaging narrative captures the essence of youthful passion and the folly that often...5049falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/beau-s-duel-or-a-soldier-for-the-ladies-susanna-centlivre--73909007https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73909007Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:08:34 +0000Percy Bysshe Shelley"Beau's Duel, or A Soldier for the Ladies" by Susanna Centlivre is a captivating exploration of love, honor, and the complexities of gender roles in a spirited duel for affection. This engaging tale highlights the lengths to which individuals will go...9939falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/civilian-clothes-thompson-buchanan--73813580https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73813580Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:04:07 +0000Percy Bysshe Shelley"Civilian Clothes-Thompson Buchanan" invites listeners into a compelling narrative that explores the intricacies of identity and the human experience. This thought-provoking work resonates with themes of self-discovery and the challenges of navigating...12649falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hernani-victor-hugo--73776225https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73776225Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:04:06 +0000Percy Bysshe ShelleyHernani by Victor Hugo is a powerful exploration of love, honor, and the struggle for freedom, set against the backdrop of 16th-century Spain. This timeless tale delves into the complexities of human emotion and the consequences of passion, making it...12687falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/freaks-an-idyll-of-suburbia-arthur-wing-pinero--73741712https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73741712Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:04:22 +0000Percy Bysshe Shelley"Freaks: An Idyll of Suburbia" by Arthur Wing Pinero delves into the lives of unconventional characters navigating the subtleties and complexities of suburban existence. This poignant exploration of identity and societal norms captures the essence of...13724falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/purgatory-of-st-patrick-pedro-calderon-de-la-barca--73715047https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73715047Mon, 10 Aug 2026 09:04:43 +0000Percy Bysshe Shelley"Purgatory of St. Patrick" by Pedro Calderón de la Barca explores profound themes of faith, redemption, and the human condition. This timeless work invites listeners to reflect on the struggles between sin and salvation, resonating with contemporary...10321falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/basset-table-susanna-centlivre--73693126https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73693126Sun, 09 Aug 2026 09:04:57 +0000Percy Bysshe Shelley"Basset-Table-Susanna Centlivre" invites listeners into the world of wit and social commentary characteristic of Susanna Centlivre's work. This audiobook captures the essence of her sharp observations on human behavior and societal norms, making it a...8350falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/author-s-farce-henry-fielding--73667562https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73667562Sat, 08 Aug 2026 14:01:35 +0000Percy Bysshe Shelley"Author's Farce" by Henry Fielding is a sharp and comedic exploration of the theatrical world, highlighting the absurdities and challenges faced by playwrights and performers. Fielding's wit and keen observations on the nature of art and society...8371falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lucian-s-dialogues-volume-3-the-dialogues-of-the-dead-lucian-of-samosata--73643890https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73643890Sat, 08 Aug 2026 00:34:15 +0000Percy Bysshe ShelleyLucian's Dialogues Volume 3, The Dialogues of the Dead, presents a fascinating exploration of life and death through the lens of ancient philosophy and satire. In this volume, Lucian of Samosata crafts a series of conversations among the deceased,...9810falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wives-as-they-were-maids-as-they-are-elizabeth-inchbald--73605041https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73605041Fri, 07 Aug 2026 08:45:08 +0000Percy Bysshe Shelley"Wives as They Were, Maids as They Are" by Elizabeth Inchbald explores the complexities of gender roles and societal expectations in the lives of women. This thought-provoking work delves into the contrasts between the identities of wives and maids,...7676falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/within-and-without-a-dramatic-poem-george-macdonald--73568085https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73568085Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:54:34 +0000Percy Bysshe Shelley"Within and Without" is a dramatic poem by George MacDonald that explores profound themes of love, faith, and the nature of existence. Through its lyrical verses, the poem delves into the human experience, inviting listeners to reflect on the...16000falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/velasco-epes-sargent-iv--73529701https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73529701Thu, 06 Aug 2026 02:35:45 +0000Percy Bysshe Shelley"Velasco-Epes Sargent IV" invites listeners into a world that invites reflection on identity, legacy, and the complexities of heritage. This audiobook captures the essence of a journey through personal and familial history, exploring the intricate...7462falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/005-act-v--70240615https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70240615Mon, 23 Feb 2026 21:52:59 +0000Percy Bysshe ShelleyWritten in 1819 but not staged until more than a century later due to its provocative themes of incest and parricide, this tragic tale was long deemed unfit for the stage. Set in Rome in 1599, it revolves around the harrowing true story of Count...2548betrayal,drama,family,historical,incest,murder,parricide,rome,tragedy,vengeancefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/004-act-iv--70240614https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70240614Mon, 23 Feb 2026 21:52:57 +0000Percy Bysshe ShelleyWritten in 1819 but not staged until more than a century later due to its provocative themes of incest and parricide, this tragic tale was long deemed unfit for the stage. Set in Rome in 1599, it revolves around the harrowing true story of Count...2072betrayal,drama,family,historical,incest,murder,parricide,rome,tragedy,vengeancefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/003-act-iii--70240613https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70240613Mon, 23 Feb 2026 21:52:55 +0000Percy Bysshe ShelleyWritten in 1819 but not staged until more than a century later due to its provocative themes of incest and parricide, this tragic tale was long deemed unfit for the stage. Set in Rome in 1599, it revolves around the harrowing true story of Count...1953betrayal,drama,family,historical,incest,murder,parricide,rome,tragedy,vengeancefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/002-act-ii--70240612https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70240612Mon, 23 Feb 2026 21:52:53 +0000Percy Bysshe ShelleyWritten in 1819 but not staged until more than a century later due to its provocative themes of incest and parricide, this tragic tale was long deemed unfit for the stage. Set in Rome in 1599, it revolves around the harrowing true story of Count...1450betrayal,drama,family,historical,incest,murder,parricide,rome,tragedy,vengeancefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/001-act-i--70240611https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70240611Mon, 23 Feb 2026 21:52:52 +0000Percy Bysshe ShelleyWritten in 1819 but not staged until more than a century later due to its provocative themes of incest and parricide, this tragic tale was long deemed unfit for the stage. Set in Rome in 1599, it revolves around the harrowing true story of Count...1929betrayal,drama,family,historical,incest,murder,parricide,rome,tragedy,vengeancefalsefull