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Shiel"Woman and War" by Olive Schreiner delves into the intricate relationship between gender and conflict, exploring the profound impact of war on women's lives and society as a whole. Schreiner's insights into the struggles and resilience of women during...3113falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/henry-vi-part-3-william-shakespeare--74312435https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74312435Sat, 22 Aug 2026 09:04:32 +0000M. P. ShielHenry VI, Part 3 by William Shakespeare delves into the tumultuous aftermath of the Wars of the Roses, capturing the intense struggles for power and the devastating consequences of ambition. This gripping play showcases the relentless pursuit of the...10774falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/abbotsford-and-newstead-abbey-washington-irving--74206078https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74206078Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:05:40 +0000M. P. 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Shiel"Footnote to History: Eight Years of Trouble in Samoa" by Robert Louis Stevenson offers a compelling account of the tumultuous events in Samoa during the late 19th century, highlighting the struggles and conflicts that arose from colonial interests....25518falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/human-nature-and-conduct-part-4-conclusion-john-dewey--74036013https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74036013Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:05:03 +0000M. P. Shiel"Human Nature and Conduct" by John Dewey explores the intricate relationship between human behavior and the social environment, culminating in its fourth part, the conclusion. Dewey delves into the philosophical underpinnings of conduct, emphasizing...6682falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dreams-olive-schreiner--73981144https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73981144Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:05:31 +0000M. P. Shiel"Dreams" by Olive Schreiner invites listeners into a profound exploration of the human psyche and the complexities of dreams. 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