https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/oscar-wilde-art-and-morality--7014828enBooksCopyright Autobiographies Genrehttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/18fb8412c17a33eb869499e01777a5dd.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/oscar-wilde-art-and-morality--7014828Fri, 11 Sep 2026 09:25:22 +0000Stuart MasonAutobiographies Genrespreaker41@podcastlibrary.org“Who can help laughing when an ordinary journalist seriously proposes to limit the subject-matter at the disposal of the artist?”“We are dominated by journalism.... Journalism governs for ever and ever.”[/i]One of the nastiest of the British tabloids...falsedba7bfcc-a99e-5db7-9478-57678e2a2eb8episodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sir-christopher-wren-scientist-scholar-and-architect-lawrence-weaver--74458463https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74458463Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:06:22 +0000Stuart Mason"Sir Christopher Wren: Scientist, Scholar and Architect" by Lawrence Weaver delves into the life and achievements of one of history's most influential figures. Wren, renowned for his architectural masterpieces, was also a brilliant scientist and...15331falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lincoln-story-book-henry-l-williams--74412221https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74412221Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:05:50 +0000Stuart MasonThe "Lincoln Story Book" by Henry L. Williams offers a collection of tales that celebrate the life and legacy of Abraham Lincoln, capturing his wisdom, compassion, and the moral dilemmas he faced. These stories resonate with timeless themes of...35707falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wonderful-adventures-of-mrs-seacole-in-many-lands-mary-seacole--74329433https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74329433Sat, 22 Aug 2026 09:05:17 +0000Stuart Mason"Wonderful Adventures of Mrs. Seacole in Many Lands" by Mary Seacole chronicles the remarkable journey of a pioneering woman who defied societal norms in her quest to provide care and support to those in need. As a nurse and entrepreneur, Mrs. Seacole...21524falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/letters-of-oscar-wilde-volume-3-1895-1897-oscar-wilde--74276498https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74276498Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:06:34 +0000Stuart Mason"Letters of Oscar Wilde, Volume 3 (1895-1897)" offers a profound glimpse into the thoughts and experiences of one of literature's most celebrated figures during a tumultuous period in his life. This collection captures Wilde's reflections on art,...17290falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/william-the-conqueror-jacob-abbott--74157116https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74157116Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:06:58 +0000Stuart Mason"William the Conqueror" by Jacob Abbott delves into the life and legacy of one of history's most formidable figures, exploring the rise of William from Duke of Normandy to King of England. This captivating narrative examines themes of ambition, power,...22038falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/against-the-grain-or-against-nature-joris-karl-huysmans--74103432https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74103432Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:06:12 +0000Stuart Mason"Against The Grain, or Against Nature" by Joris-Karl Huysmans delves into the life of an artist who grapples with the complexities of aestheticism and the struggle against conventional morality. This provocative exploration of beauty and individualism...33266falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/annie-oakley-woman-at-arms-courtney-ryley-cooper--74050190https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74050190Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:06:31 +0000Stuart MasonAnnie Oakley, Woman at Arms by Courtney Ryley Cooper explores the life of the legendary sharpshooter and performer who broke gender barriers in the late 19th century. This compelling narrative highlights Oakley's extraordinary talent and her journey...20693falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/autobiography-of-goethe-volume-2-johann-wolfgang-von-goethe--73996714https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73996714Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:06:24 +0000Stuart Mason"Autobiography of Goethe Volume 2" presents a profound insight into the life and thoughts of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, one of the most significant figures in German literature. This volume delves into his experiences, reflections, and the evolution...31319falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/woman-and-the-war-frances-evelyn-daisy-greville--73941723https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73941723Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:05:51 +0000Stuart Mason"Woman and the War" by Frances Evelyn (Daisy) Greville delves into the experiences and contributions of women during wartime, highlighting their resilience and strength in the face of adversity. This powerful narrative captures the essence of women's...24864falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/germania-publius-cornelius-tacitus--73880920https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73880920Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:06:57 +0000Stuart Mason"Germania" by Publius Cornelius Tacitus delves into the geography, customs, and tribes of ancient Germany, offering a unique perspective on the cultural and social structures that defined this region during the Roman Empire. Tacitus's keen...4195falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/florence-nightingale-the-angel-of-the-crimea-laura-e-howe-richards--73807081https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73807081Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:03:49 +0000Stuart Mason"Florence Nightingale the Angel of the Crimea" by Laura E. Howe Richards explores the remarkable life of Florence Nightingale, a pioneering figure in nursing and healthcare reform during the Crimean War. This audiobook delves into her unwavering...12220falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/woman-and-war-olive-schreiner--73769539https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73769539Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:03:40 +0000Stuart Mason"Woman and War" by Olive Schreiner delves into the intricate relationship between gender and conflict, exploring how war impacts women's lives and roles in society. Schreiner's poignant reflections on the struggles faced by women resonate powerfully...3113falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gamekeeper-at-home-richard-jefferies--73735684https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73735684Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:04:02 +0000Stuart Mason"Gamekeeper at Home" by Richard Jefferies offers a vivid exploration of rural life and the natural world through the eyes of a gamekeeper. This work captures the essence of the countryside, highlighting the intricate relationship between humanity and...17221falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/soul-of-man-oscar-wilde--73709867https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73709867Mon, 10 Aug 2026 09:04:13 +0000Stuart Mason"Soul of Man-Oscar Wilde" delves into the intricate relationship between art and morality, exploring how these two forces shape human experience and society. Wilde's reflections challenge us to consider the ethical implications of creativity and the...7372falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/life-of-sir-walter-ralegh-louise-creighton--73687054https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73687054Sun, 09 Aug 2026 09:04:13 +0000Stuart Mason"Life of Sir Walter Ralegh" by Louise Creighton offers an insightful exploration of the life and legacy of one of England's most intriguing figures. This biography delves into Ralegh's adventurous spirit, his contributions to exploration, and his...23865falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/letters-of-oscar-wilde-volume-3-1895-1897-oscar-wilde--73661384https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73661384Sat, 08 Aug 2026 10:42:14 +0000Stuart Mason"Letters of Oscar Wilde, Volume 3 (1895-1897)" offers a compelling glimpse into the life and thoughts of one of literature's most iconic figures during a tumultuous period. This collection captures Wilde's reflections on art, morality, and society,...17290falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/autobiography-of-charles-darwin-charles-darwin--73637778https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73637778Fri, 07 Aug 2026 21:09:12 +0000Stuart MasonCharles Darwin's "Autobiography" offers a profound glimpse into the life and thoughts of the man who revolutionized our understanding of natural selection and evolution. This firsthand account reveals Darwin's intellectual journey and the personal...9895falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/h-m-s-pinafore-or-the-lass-that-loved-a-sailor-w-s-gilbert--73595534https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73595534Fri, 07 Aug 2026 04:40:59 +0000Stuart MasonH.M.S. Pinafore; Or, The Lass That Loved A Sailor by W. S. Gilbert is a delightful comic operetta that explores themes of love and social class through the humorous lens of a naval setting. The story captures the timeless struggle between personal...3773falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/george-bernard-shaw-g-k-chesterton--73283450https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73283450Fri, 31 Jul 2026 14:02:11 +0000Stuart Mason"George Bernard Shaw" by G. K. Chesterton offers an insightful exploration of the life and works of one of literature's most influential figures. Chesterton delves into Shaw's unique perspective on art, morality, and society, revealing the...20787falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/oscar-wilde-art-and-morality-stuart-mason--71896747https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71896747Wed, 06 May 2026 19:40:15 +0000Stuart Mason“Who can help laughing when an ordinary journalist seriously proposes to limit the subject-matter at the disposal of the artist?”“We are dominated by journalism.... Journalism governs for ever and ever.”[/i]One of the nastiest of the British tabloids...14165art,autobiography,biography,dorian,journalism,mason,moral,morality,oscar,wildefalsefull