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The present pamphlet, wholly without originality or novelty of approach, may, perchance, induce the casual reader to renew his interest in Handel’s prodigious treasury, so much of it neglected, not to say actually undiscovered by multitudes of music lovers. - Summary by Author's Foreword]]></description><atom:link href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/7014506/episodes/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><language>en</language><category>Books</category><copyright>Copyright Autobiographies Genre</copyright><image><url>https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/424f0a5558c4df76e271d4723c3a216e.jpg</url><title>George Frideric Handel</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/george-frideric-handel--7014506</link></image><lastBuildDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:51:07 +0000</lastBuildDate><itunes:author>Herbert Francis Peyser</itunes:author><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Autobiographies Genre</itunes:name><itunes:email>spreaker41@podcastlibrary.org</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/424f0a5558c4df76e271d4723c3a216e.jpg"/><itunes:subtitle>Handel’s long career resembles a gigantic tapestry, so bewilderingly crowded with detail, so filled with turmoil and vicissitude, with vast achievements, extremes of good and ill fortune, and unending comings and goings that any attempt to force even...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Handel’s long career resembles a gigantic tapestry, so bewilderingly crowded with detail, so filled with turmoil and vicissitude, with vast achievements, extremes of good and ill fortune, and unending comings and goings that any attempt to force even a small part of it into the frame of a tiny, unpretentious booklet of the present sort is as hopeless as it is presumptuous.... Handel was time and again a composer of exquisitely delicate colorations, and sensuous style, not to say a largely unsuspected master of many subtle intricacies of rhythm. The present pamphlet, wholly without originality or novelty of approach, may, perchance, induce the casual reader to renew his interest in Handel’s prodigious treasury, so much of it neglected, not to say actually undiscovered by multitudes of music lovers. - Summary by Author's Foreword]]></itunes:summary><itunes:category text="Arts"><itunes:category text="Books"/></itunes:category><itunes:category text="Kids &amp; Family"><itunes:category text="Pets &amp; Animals"/></itunes:category><itunes:category text="Science"><itunes:category text="Nature"/></itunes:category><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><podcast:guid>811ec58f-a82b-5c80-859a-7ef551cd375e</podcast:guid><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><item><title>Life of Liszt-Ludwig Nohl</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/life-of-liszt-ludwig-nohl--74456893</link><description><![CDATA["Life of Liszt-Ludwig Nohl" delves into the remarkable journey of Franz Liszt, a towering figure in the world of music, as chronicled by Ludwig Nohl. 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The themes of power, diplomacy, and national identity remain relevant today, inviting listeners to reflect on how leadership and vision can alter the course of nations. Engaging and thought-provoking, this audiobook provides a timeless perspective on the complexities of governance and the enduring influence of one of history's most formidable figures.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73685852</guid><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 09:04:01 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73685852/bismarck_georges_lacour_gayet.mp3" length="211860484" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Herbert Francis Peyser</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>"Bismarck-Georges Lacour-Gayet" delves into the life and legacy of Otto von Bismarck, the influential statesman who played a pivotal role in shaping modern Germany. 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This compelling narrative captures the essence of their partnership and the profound impact it had on the rise of an empire, offering listeners a glimpse into the personal and political dynamics that shaped a nation. The themes of ambition, loyalty, and the interplay between personal relationships and historical events resonate powerfully today, reminding us of the enduring nature of human connection amidst the tides of change.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73660245</guid><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 10:05:35 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73660245/napoleon_and_josephine_the_rise_of_the_empire_walter_geer.mp3" length="286554658" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Herbert Francis Peyser</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>"Napoleon and Josephine 'The Rise of the Empire' by Walter Geer delves into the fascinating and tumultuous relationship between two of history's most iconic figures as they navigate the complexities of love, ambition, and power during a transformative...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA["Napoleon and Josephine 'The Rise of the Empire' by Walter Geer delves into the fascinating and tumultuous relationship between two of history's most iconic figures as they navigate the complexities of love, ambition, and power during a transformative era. 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Handel was time and again a composer of exquisitely delicate colorations, and sensuous style, not to say a largely unsuspected master of many subtle intricacies of rhythm. 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