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Love and Freindship is set contemporaneously to Austen’s writing and consists of a series of fifteen letters, most of which are written from the perspective of the protagonist, Laura, who recounts her extraordinary personal history to her friend Isabel’s daughter. The novel satirizes sentimental novels, which were a popular genre at the time. Austen’s early works are frequently published with the original spelling errors unaltered, a practice that is particularly conspicuous in the case of Love and Freindship because of the spelling error in the title. Austen dedicated this novelette to her cousin Eliza de Feuillide, who is believed by literary critics to have inspired multiple characters in Austen’s writings, including the titular character in the novel Lady Susan. In 2016, Lady Susan was adapted into a film that borrowed the title Love &amp; Friendship, albeit with the spelling corrected. - Summary by David Purdy Cast List: Laura: Irene Rubio Sophia: Devorah Allen Edward Lindsay: Larry Wilson Isabel: rosefiasco Augusta: Jenn Broda Gustavus: Tomas Peter Polydore: David Purdy Claudia: Michelle Purdy Sir Edward: Adrian Stephens Augustus: redrun Philippa: Norah Nelson Lord St. Clair: Algy Pug Janetta: deaspoke MacDonald: ToddHW Servant: Greg Giordano Postilion: Rich Brown Innkeeper: John Payton Narrator: James R. 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Love and Freindship is set contemporaneously to Austen’s writing and consists of a series of fifteen letters, most of which are written from the perspective of the protagonist, Laura, who recounts her extraordinary personal history to her friend Isabel’s daughter. The novel satirizes sentimental novels, which were a popular genre at the time. Austen’s early works are frequently published with the original spelling errors unaltered, a practice that is particularly conspicuous in the case of Love and Freindship because of the spelling error in the title. Austen dedicated this novelette to her cousin Eliza de Feuillide, who is believed by literary critics to have inspired multiple characters in Austen’s writings, including the titular character in the novel Lady Susan. In 2016, Lady Susan was adapted into a film that borrowed the title Love &amp; Friendship, albeit with the spelling corrected. - Summary by David Purdy Cast List: Laura: Irene Rubio Sophia: Devorah Allen Edward Lindsay: Larry Wilson Isabel: rosefiasco Augusta: Jenn Broda Gustavus: Tomas Peter Polydore: David Purdy Claudia: Michelle Purdy Sir Edward: Adrian Stephens Augustus: redrun Philippa: Norah Nelson Lord St. Clair: Algy Pug Janetta: deaspoke MacDonald: ToddHW Servant: Greg Giordano Postilion: Rich Brown Innkeeper: John Payton Narrator: James R. 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Austen eventually compiled 29 of her early writings in three notebooks that became known as the Juvenilia and that she called “Volume the First”, “Volume the Second”, and “Volume the Third”, including Love and Freindship in “Volume the Second”. Love and Freindship is set contemporaneously to Austen’s writing and consists of a series of fifteen letters, most of which are written from the perspective of the protagonist, Laura, who recounts her extraordinary personal history to her friend Isabel’s daughter. The novel satirizes sentimental novels, which were a popular genre at the time. Austen’s early works are frequently published with the original spelling errors unaltered, a practice that is particularly conspicuous in the case of Love and Freindship because of the spelling error in the title. Austen dedicated this novelette to her cousin Eliza de Feuillide, who is believed by literary critics to have inspired multiple characters in Austen’s writings, including the titular character in the novel Lady Susan. In 2016, Lady Susan was adapted into a film that borrowed the title Love & Friendship, albeit with the spelling corrected. - Summary by David Purdy Cast List: Laura: Irene Rubio Sophia: Devorah Allen Edward Lindsay: Larry Wilson Isabel: rosefiasco Augusta: Jenn Broda Gustavus: Tomas Peter Polydore: David Purdy Claudia: Michelle Purdy Sir Edward: Adrian Stephens Augustus: redrun Philippa: Norah Nelson Lord St. Clair: Algy Pug Janetta: deaspoke MacDonald: ToddHW Servant: Greg Giordano Postilion: Rich Brown Innkeeper: John Payton Narrator: James R. 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Although the novels Austen became known for were not published until she was in her thirties, she was an active writer from the age of twelve, frequently composing epistolary works such as Love and Freindship. Austen eventually compiled 29 of her early writings in three notebooks that became known as the Juvenilia and that she called “Volume the First”, “Volume the Second”, and “Volume the Third”, including Love and Freindship in “Volume the Second”. Love and Freindship is set contemporaneously to Austen’s writing and consists of a series of fifteen letters, most of which are written from the perspective of the protagonist, Laura, who recounts her extraordinary personal history to her friend Isabel’s daughter. The novel satirizes sentimental novels, which were a popular genre at the time. Austen’s early works are frequently published with the original spelling errors unaltered, a practice that is particularly conspicuous in the case of Love and Freindship because of the spelling error in the title. Austen dedicated this novelette to her cousin Eliza de Feuillide, who is believed by literary critics to have inspired multiple characters in Austen’s writings, including the titular character in the novel Lady Susan. In 2016, Lady Susan was adapted into a film that borrowed the title Love & Friendship, albeit with the spelling corrected. - Summary by David Purdy Cast List: Laura: Irene Rubio Sophia: Devorah Allen Edward Lindsay: Larry Wilson Isabel: rosefiasco Augusta: Jenn Broda Gustavus: Tomas Peter Polydore: David Purdy Claudia: Michelle Purdy Sir Edward: Adrian Stephens Augustus: redrun Philippa: Norah Nelson Lord St. Clair: Algy Pug Janetta: deaspoke MacDonald: ToddHW Servant: Greg Giordano Postilion: Rich Brown Innkeeper: John Payton Narrator: James R. 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Austen eventually compiled 29 of her early writings in three notebooks that became known as the Juvenilia and that she called “Volume the First”, “Volume the Second”, and “Volume the Third”, including Love and Freindship in “Volume the Second”. Love and Freindship is set contemporaneously to Austen’s writing and consists of a series of fifteen letters, most of which are written from the perspective of the protagonist, Laura, who recounts her extraordinary personal history to her friend Isabel’s daughter. The novel satirizes sentimental novels, which were a popular genre at the time. Austen’s early works are frequently published with the original spelling errors unaltered, a practice that is particularly conspicuous in the case of Love and Freindship because of the spelling error in the title. Austen dedicated this novelette to her cousin Eliza de Feuillide, who is believed by literary critics to have inspired multiple characters in Austen’s writings, including the titular character in the novel Lady Susan. In 2016, Lady Susan was adapted into a film that borrowed the title Love & Friendship, albeit with the spelling corrected. - Summary by David Purdy Cast List: Laura: Irene Rubio Sophia: Devorah Allen Edward Lindsay: Larry Wilson Isabel: rosefiasco Augusta: Jenn Broda Gustavus: Tomas Peter Polydore: David Purdy Claudia: Michelle Purdy Sir Edward: Adrian Stephens Augustus: redrun Philippa: Norah Nelson Lord St. Clair: Algy Pug Janetta: deaspoke MacDonald: ToddHW Servant: Greg Giordano Postilion: Rich Brown Innkeeper: John Payton Narrator: James R. 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Although the novels Austen became known for were not published until she was in her thirties, she was an active writer from the age of twelve, frequently composing epistolary works such as Love and Freindship. Austen eventually compiled 29 of her early writings in three notebooks that became known as the Juvenilia and that she called “Volume the First”, “Volume the Second”, and “Volume the Third”, including Love and Freindship in “Volume the Second”. Love and Freindship is set contemporaneously to Austen’s writing and consists of a series of fifteen letters, most of which are written from the perspective of the protagonist, Laura, who recounts her extraordinary personal history to her friend Isabel’s daughter. The novel satirizes sentimental novels, which were a popular genre at the time. Austen’s early works are frequently published with the original spelling errors unaltered, a practice that is particularly conspicuous in the case of Love and Freindship because of the spelling error in the title. Austen dedicated this novelette to her cousin Eliza de Feuillide, who is believed by literary critics to have inspired multiple characters in Austen’s writings, including the titular character in the novel Lady Susan. In 2016, Lady Susan was adapted into a film that borrowed the title Love & Friendship, albeit with the spelling corrected. - Summary by David Purdy Cast List: Laura: Irene Rubio Sophia: Devorah Allen Edward Lindsay: Larry Wilson Isabel: rosefiasco Augusta: Jenn Broda Gustavus: Tomas Peter Polydore: David Purdy Claudia: Michelle Purdy Sir Edward: Adrian Stephens Augustus: redrun Philippa: Norah Nelson Lord St. Clair: Algy Pug Janetta: deaspoke MacDonald: ToddHW Servant: Greg Giordano Postilion: Rich Brown Innkeeper: John Payton Narrator: James R. 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Austen eventually compiled 29 of her early writings in three notebooks that became known as the Juvenilia and that she called “Volume the First”, “Volume the Second”, and “Volume the Third”, including Love and Freindship in “Volume the Second”. Love and Freindship is set contemporaneously to Austen’s writing and consists of a series of fifteen letters, most of which are written from the perspective of the protagonist, Laura, who recounts her extraordinary personal history to her friend Isabel’s daughter. The novel satirizes sentimental novels, which were a popular genre at the time. Austen’s early works are frequently published with the original spelling errors unaltered, a practice that is particularly conspicuous in the case of Love and Freindship because of the spelling error in the title. Austen dedicated this novelette to her cousin Eliza de Feuillide, who is believed by literary critics to have inspired multiple characters in Austen’s writings, including the titular character in the novel Lady Susan. In 2016, Lady Susan was adapted into a film that borrowed the title Love & Friendship, albeit with the spelling corrected. - Summary by David Purdy Cast List: Laura: Irene Rubio Sophia: Devorah Allen Edward Lindsay: Larry Wilson Isabel: rosefiasco Augusta: Jenn Broda Gustavus: Tomas Peter Polydore: David Purdy Claudia: Michelle Purdy Sir Edward: Adrian Stephens Augustus: redrun Philippa: Norah Nelson Lord St. Clair: Algy Pug Janetta: deaspoke MacDonald: ToddHW Servant: Greg Giordano Postilion: Rich Brown Innkeeper: John Payton Narrator: James R. 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Although the novels Austen became known for were not published until she was in her thirties, she was an active writer from the age of twelve, frequently composing epistolary works such as Love and Freindship. Austen eventually compiled 29 of her early writings in three notebooks that became known as the Juvenilia and that she called “Volume the First”, “Volume the Second”, and “Volume the Third”, including Love and Freindship in “Volume the Second”. Love and Freindship is set contemporaneously to Austen’s writing and consists of a series of fifteen letters, most of which are written from the perspective of the protagonist, Laura, who recounts her extraordinary personal history to her friend Isabel’s daughter. The novel satirizes sentimental novels, which were a popular genre at the time. Austen’s early works are frequently published with the original spelling errors unaltered, a practice that is particularly conspicuous in the case of Love and Freindship because of the spelling error in the title. Austen dedicated this novelette to her cousin Eliza de Feuillide, who is believed by literary critics to have inspired multiple characters in Austen’s writings, including the titular character in the novel Lady Susan. In 2016, Lady Susan was adapted into a film that borrowed the title Love & Friendship, albeit with the spelling corrected. - Summary by David Purdy Cast List: Laura: Irene Rubio Sophia: Devorah Allen Edward Lindsay: Larry Wilson Isabel: rosefiasco Augusta: Jenn Broda Gustavus: Tomas Peter Polydore: David Purdy Claudia: Michelle Purdy Sir Edward: Adrian Stephens Augustus: redrun Philippa: Norah Nelson Lord St. Clair: Algy Pug Janetta: deaspoke MacDonald: ToddHW Servant: Greg Giordano Postilion: Rich Brown Innkeeper: John Payton Narrator: James R. 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Austen eventually compiled 29 of her early writings in three notebooks that became known as the Juvenilia and that she called “Volume the First”, “Volume the Second”, and “Volume the Third”, including Love and Freindship in “Volume the Second”. Love and Freindship is set contemporaneously to Austen’s writing and consists of a series of fifteen letters, most of which are written from the perspective of the protagonist, Laura, who recounts her extraordinary personal history to her friend Isabel’s daughter. The novel satirizes sentimental novels, which were a popular genre at the time. Austen’s early works are frequently published with the original spelling errors unaltered, a practice that is particularly conspicuous in the case of Love and Freindship because of the spelling error in the title. Austen dedicated this novelette to her cousin Eliza de Feuillide, who is believed by literary critics to have inspired multiple characters in Austen’s writings, including the titular character in the novel Lady Susan. In 2016, Lady Susan was adapted into a film that borrowed the title Love & Friendship, albeit with the spelling corrected. - Summary by David Purdy Cast List: Laura: Irene Rubio Sophia: Devorah Allen Edward Lindsay: Larry Wilson Isabel: rosefiasco Augusta: Jenn Broda Gustavus: Tomas Peter Polydore: David Purdy Claudia: Michelle Purdy Sir Edward: Adrian Stephens Augustus: redrun Philippa: Norah Nelson Lord St. Clair: Algy Pug Janetta: deaspoke MacDonald: ToddHW Servant: Greg Giordano Postilion: Rich Brown Innkeeper: John Payton Narrator: James R. 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Austen eventually compiled 29 of her early writings in three notebooks that became known as the Juvenilia and that she called “Volume the First”, “Volume the Second”, and “Volume the Third”, including Love and Freindship in “Volume the Second”. Love and Freindship is set contemporaneously to Austen’s writing and consists of a series of fifteen letters, most of which are written from the perspective of the protagonist, Laura, who recounts her extraordinary personal history to her friend Isabel’s daughter. The novel satirizes sentimental novels, which were a popular genre at the time. Austen’s early works are frequently published with the original spelling errors unaltered, a practice that is particularly conspicuous in the case of Love and Freindship because of the spelling error in the title. Austen dedicated this novelette to her cousin Eliza de Feuillide, who is believed by literary critics to have inspired multiple characters in Austen’s writings, including the titular character in the novel Lady Susan. In 2016, Lady Susan was adapted into a film that borrowed the title Love & Friendship, albeit with the spelling corrected. - Summary by David Purdy Cast List: Laura: Irene Rubio Sophia: Devorah Allen Edward Lindsay: Larry Wilson Isabel: rosefiasco Augusta: Jenn Broda Gustavus: Tomas Peter Polydore: David Purdy Claudia: Michelle Purdy Sir Edward: Adrian Stephens Augustus: redrun Philippa: Norah Nelson Lord St. Clair: Algy Pug Janetta: deaspoke MacDonald: ToddHW Servant: Greg Giordano Postilion: Rich Brown Innkeeper: John Payton Narrator: James R. 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Austen eventually compiled 29 of her early writings in three notebooks that became known as the Juvenilia and that she called “Volume the First”, “Volume the Second”, and “Volume the Third”, including Love and Freindship in “Volume the Second”. Love and Freindship is set contemporaneously to Austen’s writing and consists of a series of fifteen letters, most of which are written from the perspective of the protagonist, Laura, who recounts her extraordinary personal history to her friend Isabel’s daughter. The novel satirizes sentimental novels, which were a popular genre at the time. Austen’s early works are frequently published with the original spelling errors unaltered, a practice that is particularly conspicuous in the case of Love and Freindship because of the spelling error in the title. Austen dedicated this novelette to her cousin Eliza de Feuillide, who is believed by literary critics to have inspired multiple characters in Austen’s writings, including the titular character in the novel Lady Susan. In 2016, Lady Susan was adapted into a film that borrowed the title Love & Friendship, albeit with the spelling corrected. - Summary by David Purdy Cast List: Laura: Irene Rubio Sophia: Devorah Allen Edward Lindsay: Larry Wilson Isabel: rosefiasco Augusta: Jenn Broda Gustavus: Tomas Peter Polydore: David Purdy Claudia: Michelle Purdy Sir Edward: Adrian Stephens Augustus: redrun Philippa: Norah Nelson Lord St. Clair: Algy Pug Janetta: deaspoke MacDonald: ToddHW Servant: Greg Giordano Postilion: Rich Brown Innkeeper: John Payton Narrator: James R. 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Although the novels Austen became known for were not published until she was in her thirties, she was an active writer from the age of twelve, frequently composing epistolary works such as Love and Freindship. Austen eventually compiled 29 of her early writings in three notebooks that became known as the Juvenilia and that she called “Volume the First”, “Volume the Second”, and “Volume the Third”, including Love and Freindship in “Volume the Second”. Love and Freindship is set contemporaneously to Austen’s writing and consists of a series of fifteen letters, most of which are written from the perspective of the protagonist, Laura, who recounts her extraordinary personal history to her friend Isabel’s daughter. The novel satirizes sentimental novels, which were a popular genre at the time. Austen’s early works are frequently published with the original spelling errors unaltered, a practice that is particularly conspicuous in the case of Love and Freindship because of the spelling error in the title. Austen dedicated this novelette to her cousin Eliza de Feuillide, who is believed by literary critics to have inspired multiple characters in Austen’s writings, including the titular character in the novel Lady Susan. In 2016, Lady Susan was adapted into a film that borrowed the title Love & Friendship, albeit with the spelling corrected. - Summary by David Purdy Cast List: Laura: Irene Rubio Sophia: Devorah Allen Edward Lindsay: Larry Wilson Isabel: rosefiasco Augusta: Jenn Broda Gustavus: Tomas Peter Polydore: David Purdy Claudia: Michelle Purdy Sir Edward: Adrian Stephens Augustus: redrun Philippa: Norah Nelson Lord St. Clair: Algy Pug Janetta: deaspoke MacDonald: ToddHW Servant: Greg Giordano Postilion: Rich Brown Innkeeper: John Payton Narrator: James R. Hedrick]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>5968</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e8041873ea8cabe3cf0198fd594677b9.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Whose Body (Version 3 - dramatic reading)-Dorothy L. Sayers</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/whose-body-version-3-dramatic-reading-dorothy-l-sayers--74040613</link><description><![CDATA[Love and Freindship [sic] is a melodramatic epistolary novelette written by Jane Austen when she was fourteen years old. Although the novels Austen became known for were not published until she was in her thirties, she was an active writer from the age of twelve, frequently composing epistolary works such as Love and Freindship. Austen eventually compiled 29 of her early writings in three notebooks that became known as the Juvenilia and that she called “Volume the First”, “Volume the Second”, and “Volume the Third”, including Love and Freindship in “Volume the Second”. Love and Freindship is set contemporaneously to Austen’s writing and consists of a series of fifteen letters, most of which are written from the perspective of the protagonist, Laura, who recounts her extraordinary personal history to her friend Isabel’s daughter. The novel satirizes sentimental novels, which were a popular genre at the time. Austen’s early works are frequently published with the original spelling errors unaltered, a practice that is particularly conspicuous in the case of Love and Freindship because of the spelling error in the title. Austen dedicated this novelette to her cousin Eliza de Feuillide, who is believed by literary critics to have inspired multiple characters in Austen’s writings, including the titular character in the novel Lady Susan. In 2016, Lady Susan was adapted into a film that borrowed the title Love & Friendship, albeit with the spelling corrected. - Summary by David Purdy Cast List: Laura: Irene Rubio Sophia: Devorah Allen Edward Lindsay: Larry Wilson Isabel: rosefiasco Augusta: Jenn Broda Gustavus: Tomas Peter Polydore: David Purdy Claudia: Michelle Purdy Sir Edward: Adrian Stephens Augustus: redrun Philippa: Norah Nelson Lord St. Clair: Algy Pug Janetta: deaspoke MacDonald: ToddHW Servant: Greg Giordano Postilion: Rich Brown Innkeeper: John Payton Narrator: James R. 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Although the novels Austen became known for were not published until she was in her thirties, she was an active writer from the age of twelve, frequently composing epistolary works such as Love and Freindship. Austen eventually compiled 29 of her early writings in three notebooks that became known as the Juvenilia and that she called “Volume the First”, “Volume the Second”, and “Volume the Third”, including Love and Freindship in “Volume the Second”. Love and Freindship is set contemporaneously to Austen’s writing and consists of a series of fifteen letters, most of which are written from the perspective of the protagonist, Laura, who recounts her extraordinary personal history to her friend Isabel’s daughter. The novel satirizes sentimental novels, which were a popular genre at the time. Austen’s early works are frequently published with the original spelling errors unaltered, a practice that is particularly conspicuous in the case of Love and Freindship because of the spelling error in the title. Austen dedicated this novelette to her cousin Eliza de Feuillide, who is believed by literary critics to have inspired multiple characters in Austen’s writings, including the titular character in the novel Lady Susan. In 2016, Lady Susan was adapted into a film that borrowed the title Love & Friendship, albeit with the spelling corrected. - Summary by David Purdy Cast List: Laura: Irene Rubio Sophia: Devorah Allen Edward Lindsay: Larry Wilson Isabel: rosefiasco Augusta: Jenn Broda Gustavus: Tomas Peter Polydore: David Purdy Claudia: Michelle Purdy Sir Edward: Adrian Stephens Augustus: redrun Philippa: Norah Nelson Lord St. Clair: Algy Pug Janetta: deaspoke MacDonald: ToddHW Servant: Greg Giordano Postilion: Rich Brown Innkeeper: John Payton Narrator: James R. Hedrick]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>24291</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e8041873ea8cabe3cf0198fd594677b9.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Trial of Oscar Wilde (Dramatic Reading)-Anonymous</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/trial-of-oscar-wilde-dramatic-reading-anonymous--73991559</link><description><![CDATA[Love and Freindship [sic] is a melodramatic epistolary novelette written by Jane Austen when she was fourteen years old. Although the novels Austen became known for were not published until she was in her thirties, she was an active writer from the age of twelve, frequently composing epistolary works such as Love and Freindship. Austen eventually compiled 29 of her early writings in three notebooks that became known as the Juvenilia and that she called “Volume the First”, “Volume the Second”, and “Volume the Third”, including Love and Freindship in “Volume the Second”. Love and Freindship is set contemporaneously to Austen’s writing and consists of a series of fifteen letters, most of which are written from the perspective of the protagonist, Laura, who recounts her extraordinary personal history to her friend Isabel’s daughter. The novel satirizes sentimental novels, which were a popular genre at the time. Austen’s early works are frequently published with the original spelling errors unaltered, a practice that is particularly conspicuous in the case of Love and Freindship because of the spelling error in the title. Austen dedicated this novelette to her cousin Eliza de Feuillide, who is believed by literary critics to have inspired multiple characters in Austen’s writings, including the titular character in the novel Lady Susan. In 2016, Lady Susan was adapted into a film that borrowed the title Love & Friendship, albeit with the spelling corrected. - Summary by David Purdy Cast List: Laura: Irene Rubio Sophia: Devorah Allen Edward Lindsay: Larry Wilson Isabel: rosefiasco Augusta: Jenn Broda Gustavus: Tomas Peter Polydore: David Purdy Claudia: Michelle Purdy Sir Edward: Adrian Stephens Augustus: redrun Philippa: Norah Nelson Lord St. Clair: Algy Pug Janetta: deaspoke MacDonald: ToddHW Servant: Greg Giordano Postilion: Rich Brown Innkeeper: John Payton Narrator: James R. 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Although the novels Austen became known for were not published until she was in her thirties, she was an active writer from the age of twelve, frequently composing epistolary works such as Love and Freindship. Austen eventually compiled 29 of her early writings in three notebooks that became known as the Juvenilia and that she called “Volume the First”, “Volume the Second”, and “Volume the Third”, including Love and Freindship in “Volume the Second”. Love and Freindship is set contemporaneously to Austen’s writing and consists of a series of fifteen letters, most of which are written from the perspective of the protagonist, Laura, who recounts her extraordinary personal history to her friend Isabel’s daughter. The novel satirizes sentimental novels, which were a popular genre at the time. Austen’s early works are frequently published with the original spelling errors unaltered, a practice that is particularly conspicuous in the case of Love and Freindship because of the spelling error in the title. Austen dedicated this novelette to her cousin Eliza de Feuillide, who is believed by literary critics to have inspired multiple characters in Austen’s writings, including the titular character in the novel Lady Susan. In 2016, Lady Susan was adapted into a film that borrowed the title Love & Friendship, albeit with the spelling corrected. - Summary by David Purdy Cast List: Laura: Irene Rubio Sophia: Devorah Allen Edward Lindsay: Larry Wilson Isabel: rosefiasco Augusta: Jenn Broda Gustavus: Tomas Peter Polydore: David Purdy Claudia: Michelle Purdy Sir Edward: Adrian Stephens Augustus: redrun Philippa: Norah Nelson Lord St. Clair: Algy Pug Janetta: deaspoke MacDonald: ToddHW Servant: Greg Giordano Postilion: Rich Brown Innkeeper: John Payton Narrator: James R. Hedrick]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>12757</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e8041873ea8cabe3cf0198fd594677b9.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Agnes Grey (Dramatic Reading)-Anne Brontë</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/agnes-grey-dramatic-reading-anne-bronte--73934878</link><description><![CDATA[Love and Freindship [sic] is a melodramatic epistolary novelette written by Jane Austen when she was fourteen years old. Although the novels Austen became known for were not published until she was in her thirties, she was an active writer from the age of twelve, frequently composing epistolary works such as Love and Freindship. Austen eventually compiled 29 of her early writings in three notebooks that became known as the Juvenilia and that she called “Volume the First”, “Volume the Second”, and “Volume the Third”, including Love and Freindship in “Volume the Second”. Love and Freindship is set contemporaneously to Austen’s writing and consists of a series of fifteen letters, most of which are written from the perspective of the protagonist, Laura, who recounts her extraordinary personal history to her friend Isabel’s daughter. The novel satirizes sentimental novels, which were a popular genre at the time. Austen’s early works are frequently published with the original spelling errors unaltered, a practice that is particularly conspicuous in the case of Love and Freindship because of the spelling error in the title. Austen dedicated this novelette to her cousin Eliza de Feuillide, who is believed by literary critics to have inspired multiple characters in Austen’s writings, including the titular character in the novel Lady Susan. In 2016, Lady Susan was adapted into a film that borrowed the title Love & Friendship, albeit with the spelling corrected. - Summary by David Purdy Cast List: Laura: Irene Rubio Sophia: Devorah Allen Edward Lindsay: Larry Wilson Isabel: rosefiasco Augusta: Jenn Broda Gustavus: Tomas Peter Polydore: David Purdy Claudia: Michelle Purdy Sir Edward: Adrian Stephens Augustus: redrun Philippa: Norah Nelson Lord St. Clair: Algy Pug Janetta: deaspoke MacDonald: ToddHW Servant: Greg Giordano Postilion: Rich Brown Innkeeper: John Payton Narrator: James R. 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Although the novels Austen became known for were not published until she was in her thirties, she was an active writer from the age of twelve, frequently composing epistolary works such as Love and Freindship. Austen eventually compiled 29 of her early writings in three notebooks that became known as the Juvenilia and that she called “Volume the First”, “Volume the Second”, and “Volume the Third”, including Love and Freindship in “Volume the Second”. Love and Freindship is set contemporaneously to Austen’s writing and consists of a series of fifteen letters, most of which are written from the perspective of the protagonist, Laura, who recounts her extraordinary personal history to her friend Isabel’s daughter. The novel satirizes sentimental novels, which were a popular genre at the time. Austen’s early works are frequently published with the original spelling errors unaltered, a practice that is particularly conspicuous in the case of Love and Freindship because of the spelling error in the title. Austen dedicated this novelette to her cousin Eliza de Feuillide, who is believed by literary critics to have inspired multiple characters in Austen’s writings, including the titular character in the novel Lady Susan. In 2016, Lady Susan was adapted into a film that borrowed the title Love & Friendship, albeit with the spelling corrected. - Summary by David Purdy Cast List: Laura: Irene Rubio Sophia: Devorah Allen Edward Lindsay: Larry Wilson Isabel: rosefiasco Augusta: Jenn Broda Gustavus: Tomas Peter Polydore: David Purdy Claudia: Michelle Purdy Sir Edward: Adrian Stephens Augustus: redrun Philippa: Norah Nelson Lord St. Clair: Algy Pug Janetta: deaspoke MacDonald: ToddHW Servant: Greg Giordano Postilion: Rich Brown Innkeeper: John Payton Narrator: James R. Hedrick]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>22407</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e8041873ea8cabe3cf0198fd594677b9.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Valley of Fear (Version 4 Dramatic Reading)-Sir Arthur Conan Doyle</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/valley-of-fear-version-4-dramatic-reading-sir-arthur-conan-doyle--73892037</link><description><![CDATA[Love and Freindship [sic] is a melodramatic epistolary novelette written by Jane Austen when she was fourteen years old. Although the novels Austen became known for were not published until she was in her thirties, she was an active writer from the age of twelve, frequently composing epistolary works such as Love and Freindship. Austen eventually compiled 29 of her early writings in three notebooks that became known as the Juvenilia and that she called “Volume the First”, “Volume the Second”, and “Volume the Third”, including Love and Freindship in “Volume the Second”. Love and Freindship is set contemporaneously to Austen’s writing and consists of a series of fifteen letters, most of which are written from the perspective of the protagonist, Laura, who recounts her extraordinary personal history to her friend Isabel’s daughter. The novel satirizes sentimental novels, which were a popular genre at the time. Austen’s early works are frequently published with the original spelling errors unaltered, a practice that is particularly conspicuous in the case of Love and Freindship because of the spelling error in the title. Austen dedicated this novelette to her cousin Eliza de Feuillide, who is believed by literary critics to have inspired multiple characters in Austen’s writings, including the titular character in the novel Lady Susan. In 2016, Lady Susan was adapted into a film that borrowed the title Love & Friendship, albeit with the spelling corrected. - Summary by David Purdy Cast List: Laura: Irene Rubio Sophia: Devorah Allen Edward Lindsay: Larry Wilson Isabel: rosefiasco Augusta: Jenn Broda Gustavus: Tomas Peter Polydore: David Purdy Claudia: Michelle Purdy Sir Edward: Adrian Stephens Augustus: redrun Philippa: Norah Nelson Lord St. Clair: Algy Pug Janetta: deaspoke MacDonald: ToddHW Servant: Greg Giordano Postilion: Rich Brown Innkeeper: John Payton Narrator: James R. 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Although the novels Austen became known for were not published until she was in her thirties, she was an active writer from the age of twelve, frequently composing epistolary works such as Love and Freindship. Austen eventually compiled 29 of her early writings in three notebooks that became known as the Juvenilia and that she called “Volume the First”, “Volume the Second”, and “Volume the Third”, including Love and Freindship in “Volume the Second”. Love and Freindship is set contemporaneously to Austen’s writing and consists of a series of fifteen letters, most of which are written from the perspective of the protagonist, Laura, who recounts her extraordinary personal history to her friend Isabel’s daughter. The novel satirizes sentimental novels, which were a popular genre at the time. Austen’s early works are frequently published with the original spelling errors unaltered, a practice that is particularly conspicuous in the case of Love and Freindship because of the spelling error in the title. Austen dedicated this novelette to her cousin Eliza de Feuillide, who is believed by literary critics to have inspired multiple characters in Austen’s writings, including the titular character in the novel Lady Susan. In 2016, Lady Susan was adapted into a film that borrowed the title Love & Friendship, albeit with the spelling corrected. - Summary by David Purdy Cast List: Laura: Irene Rubio Sophia: Devorah Allen Edward Lindsay: Larry Wilson Isabel: rosefiasco Augusta: Jenn Broda Gustavus: Tomas Peter Polydore: David Purdy Claudia: Michelle Purdy Sir Edward: Adrian Stephens Augustus: redrun Philippa: Norah Nelson Lord St. Clair: Algy Pug Janetta: deaspoke MacDonald: ToddHW Servant: Greg Giordano Postilion: Rich Brown Innkeeper: John Payton Narrator: James R. 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Austen eventually compiled 29 of her early writings in three notebooks that became known as the Juvenilia and that she called “Volume the First”, “Volume the Second”, and “Volume the Third”, including Love and Freindship in “Volume the Second”. Love and Freindship is set contemporaneously to Austen’s writing and consists of a series of fifteen letters, most of which are written from the perspective of the protagonist, Laura, who recounts her extraordinary personal history to her friend Isabel’s daughter. The novel satirizes sentimental novels, which were a popular genre at the time. Austen’s early works are frequently published with the original spelling errors unaltered, a practice that is particularly conspicuous in the case of Love and Freindship because of the spelling error in the title. Austen dedicated this novelette to her cousin Eliza de Feuillide, who is believed by literary critics to have inspired multiple characters in Austen’s writings, including the titular character in the novel Lady Susan. In 2016, Lady Susan was adapted into a film that borrowed the title Love & Friendship, albeit with the spelling corrected. - Summary by David Purdy Cast List: Laura: Irene Rubio Sophia: Devorah Allen Edward Lindsay: Larry Wilson Isabel: rosefiasco Augusta: Jenn Broda Gustavus: Tomas Peter Polydore: David Purdy Claudia: Michelle Purdy Sir Edward: Adrian Stephens Augustus: redrun Philippa: Norah Nelson Lord St. Clair: Algy Pug Janetta: deaspoke MacDonald: ToddHW Servant: Greg Giordano Postilion: Rich Brown Innkeeper: John Payton Narrator: James R. 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Although the novels Austen became known for were not published until she was in her thirties, she was an active writer from the age of twelve, frequently composing epistolary works such as Love and Freindship. Austen eventually compiled 29 of her early writings in three notebooks that became known as the Juvenilia and that she called “Volume the First”, “Volume the Second”, and “Volume the Third”, including Love and Freindship in “Volume the Second”. Love and Freindship is set contemporaneously to Austen’s writing and consists of a series of fifteen letters, most of which are written from the perspective of the protagonist, Laura, who recounts her extraordinary personal history to her friend Isabel’s daughter. The novel satirizes sentimental novels, which were a popular genre at the time. Austen’s early works are frequently published with the original spelling errors unaltered, a practice that is particularly conspicuous in the case of Love and Freindship because of the spelling error in the title. Austen dedicated this novelette to her cousin Eliza de Feuillide, who is believed by literary critics to have inspired multiple characters in Austen’s writings, including the titular character in the novel Lady Susan. In 2016, Lady Susan was adapted into a film that borrowed the title Love & Friendship, albeit with the spelling corrected. - Summary by David Purdy Cast List: Laura: Irene Rubio Sophia: Devorah Allen Edward Lindsay: Larry Wilson Isabel: rosefiasco Augusta: Jenn Broda Gustavus: Tomas Peter Polydore: David Purdy Claudia: Michelle Purdy Sir Edward: Adrian Stephens Augustus: redrun Philippa: Norah Nelson Lord St. Clair: Algy Pug Janetta: deaspoke MacDonald: ToddHW Servant: Greg Giordano Postilion: Rich Brown Innkeeper: John Payton Narrator: James R. Hedrick]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>22588</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e8041873ea8cabe3cf0198fd594677b9.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Katherine and Petruchio-David Garrick</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/katherine-and-petruchio-david-garrick--73804613</link><description><![CDATA[Love and Freindship [sic] is a melodramatic epistolary novelette written by Jane Austen when she was fourteen years old. Although the novels Austen became known for were not published until she was in her thirties, she was an active writer from the age of twelve, frequently composing epistolary works such as Love and Freindship. Austen eventually compiled 29 of her early writings in three notebooks that became known as the Juvenilia and that she called “Volume the First”, “Volume the Second”, and “Volume the Third”, including Love and Freindship in “Volume the Second”. Love and Freindship is set contemporaneously to Austen’s writing and consists of a series of fifteen letters, most of which are written from the perspective of the protagonist, Laura, who recounts her extraordinary personal history to her friend Isabel’s daughter. The novel satirizes sentimental novels, which were a popular genre at the time. Austen’s early works are frequently published with the original spelling errors unaltered, a practice that is particularly conspicuous in the case of Love and Freindship because of the spelling error in the title. Austen dedicated this novelette to her cousin Eliza de Feuillide, who is believed by literary critics to have inspired multiple characters in Austen’s writings, including the titular character in the novel Lady Susan. In 2016, Lady Susan was adapted into a film that borrowed the title Love & Friendship, albeit with the spelling corrected. - Summary by David Purdy Cast List: Laura: Irene Rubio Sophia: Devorah Allen Edward Lindsay: Larry Wilson Isabel: rosefiasco Augusta: Jenn Broda Gustavus: Tomas Peter Polydore: David Purdy Claudia: Michelle Purdy Sir Edward: Adrian Stephens Augustus: redrun Philippa: Norah Nelson Lord St. Clair: Algy Pug Janetta: deaspoke MacDonald: ToddHW Servant: Greg Giordano Postilion: Rich Brown Innkeeper: John Payton Narrator: James R. 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Although the novels Austen became known for were not published until she was in her thirties, she was an active writer from the age of twelve, frequently composing epistolary works such as Love and Freindship. Austen eventually compiled 29 of her early writings in three notebooks that became known as the Juvenilia and that she called “Volume the First”, “Volume the Second”, and “Volume the Third”, including Love and Freindship in “Volume the Second”. Love and Freindship is set contemporaneously to Austen’s writing and consists of a series of fifteen letters, most of which are written from the perspective of the protagonist, Laura, who recounts her extraordinary personal history to her friend Isabel’s daughter. The novel satirizes sentimental novels, which were a popular genre at the time. Austen’s early works are frequently published with the original spelling errors unaltered, a practice that is particularly conspicuous in the case of Love and Freindship because of the spelling error in the title. Austen dedicated this novelette to her cousin Eliza de Feuillide, who is believed by literary critics to have inspired multiple characters in Austen’s writings, including the titular character in the novel Lady Susan. In 2016, Lady Susan was adapted into a film that borrowed the title Love & Friendship, albeit with the spelling corrected. - Summary by David Purdy Cast List: Laura: Irene Rubio Sophia: Devorah Allen Edward Lindsay: Larry Wilson Isabel: rosefiasco Augusta: Jenn Broda Gustavus: Tomas Peter Polydore: David Purdy Claudia: Michelle Purdy Sir Edward: Adrian Stephens Augustus: redrun Philippa: Norah Nelson Lord St. Clair: Algy Pug Janetta: deaspoke MacDonald: ToddHW Servant: Greg Giordano Postilion: Rich Brown Innkeeper: John Payton Narrator: James R. 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Austen eventually compiled 29 of her early writings in three notebooks that became known as the Juvenilia and that she called “Volume the First”, “Volume the Second”, and “Volume the Third”, including Love and Freindship in “Volume the Second”. Love and Freindship is set contemporaneously to Austen’s writing and consists of a series of fifteen letters, most of which are written from the perspective of the protagonist, Laura, who recounts her extraordinary personal history to her friend Isabel’s daughter. The novel satirizes sentimental novels, which were a popular genre at the time. Austen’s early works are frequently published with the original spelling errors unaltered, a practice that is particularly conspicuous in the case of Love and Freindship because of the spelling error in the title. Austen dedicated this novelette to her cousin Eliza de Feuillide, who is believed by literary critics to have inspired multiple characters in Austen’s writings, including the titular character in the novel Lady Susan. In 2016, Lady Susan was adapted into a film that borrowed the title Love & Friendship, albeit with the spelling corrected. - Summary by David Purdy Cast List: Laura: Irene Rubio Sophia: Devorah Allen Edward Lindsay: Larry Wilson Isabel: rosefiasco Augusta: Jenn Broda Gustavus: Tomas Peter Polydore: David Purdy Claudia: Michelle Purdy Sir Edward: Adrian Stephens Augustus: redrun Philippa: Norah Nelson Lord St. Clair: Algy Pug Janetta: deaspoke MacDonald: ToddHW Servant: Greg Giordano Postilion: Rich Brown Innkeeper: John Payton Narrator: James R. 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Although the novels Austen became known for were not published until she was in her thirties, she was an active writer from the age of twelve, frequently composing epistolary works such as Love and Freindship. Austen eventually compiled 29 of her early writings in three notebooks that became known as the Juvenilia and that she called “Volume the First”, “Volume the Second”, and “Volume the Third”, including Love and Freindship in “Volume the Second”. Love and Freindship is set contemporaneously to Austen’s writing and consists of a series of fifteen letters, most of which are written from the perspective of the protagonist, Laura, who recounts her extraordinary personal history to her friend Isabel’s daughter. The novel satirizes sentimental novels, which were a popular genre at the time. Austen’s early works are frequently published with the original spelling errors unaltered, a practice that is particularly conspicuous in the case of Love and Freindship because of the spelling error in the title. Austen dedicated this novelette to her cousin Eliza de Feuillide, who is believed by literary critics to have inspired multiple characters in Austen’s writings, including the titular character in the novel Lady Susan. In 2016, Lady Susan was adapted into a film that borrowed the title Love & Friendship, albeit with the spelling corrected. - Summary by David Purdy Cast List: Laura: Irene Rubio Sophia: Devorah Allen Edward Lindsay: Larry Wilson Isabel: rosefiasco Augusta: Jenn Broda Gustavus: Tomas Peter Polydore: David Purdy Claudia: Michelle Purdy Sir Edward: Adrian Stephens Augustus: redrun Philippa: Norah Nelson Lord St. Clair: Algy Pug Janetta: deaspoke MacDonald: ToddHW Servant: Greg Giordano Postilion: Rich Brown Innkeeper: John Payton Narrator: James R. 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Austen eventually compiled 29 of her early writings in three notebooks that became known as the Juvenilia and that she called “Volume the First”, “Volume the Second”, and “Volume the Third”, including Love and Freindship in “Volume the Second”. Love and Freindship is set contemporaneously to Austen’s writing and consists of a series of fifteen letters, most of which are written from the perspective of the protagonist, Laura, who recounts her extraordinary personal history to her friend Isabel’s daughter. The novel satirizes sentimental novels, which were a popular genre at the time. Austen’s early works are frequently published with the original spelling errors unaltered, a practice that is particularly conspicuous in the case of Love and Freindship because of the spelling error in the title. Austen dedicated this novelette to her cousin Eliza de Feuillide, who is believed by literary critics to have inspired multiple characters in Austen’s writings, including the titular character in the novel Lady Susan. In 2016, Lady Susan was adapted into a film that borrowed the title Love & Friendship, albeit with the spelling corrected. - Summary by David Purdy Cast List: Laura: Irene Rubio Sophia: Devorah Allen Edward Lindsay: Larry Wilson Isabel: rosefiasco Augusta: Jenn Broda Gustavus: Tomas Peter Polydore: David Purdy Claudia: Michelle Purdy Sir Edward: Adrian Stephens Augustus: redrun Philippa: Norah Nelson Lord St. Clair: Algy Pug Janetta: deaspoke MacDonald: ToddHW Servant: Greg Giordano Postilion: Rich Brown Innkeeper: John Payton Narrator: James R. 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Although the novels Austen became known for were not published until she was in her thirties, she was an active writer from the age of twelve, frequently composing epistolary works such as Love and Freindship. Austen eventually compiled 29 of her early writings in three notebooks that became known as the Juvenilia and that she called “Volume the First”, “Volume the Second”, and “Volume the Third”, including Love and Freindship in “Volume the Second”. Love and Freindship is set contemporaneously to Austen’s writing and consists of a series of fifteen letters, most of which are written from the perspective of the protagonist, Laura, who recounts her extraordinary personal history to her friend Isabel’s daughter. The novel satirizes sentimental novels, which were a popular genre at the time. Austen’s early works are frequently published with the original spelling errors unaltered, a practice that is particularly conspicuous in the case of Love and Freindship because of the spelling error in the title. Austen dedicated this novelette to her cousin Eliza de Feuillide, who is believed by literary critics to have inspired multiple characters in Austen’s writings, including the titular character in the novel Lady Susan. In 2016, Lady Susan was adapted into a film that borrowed the title Love & Friendship, albeit with the spelling corrected. - Summary by David Purdy Cast List: Laura: Irene Rubio Sophia: Devorah Allen Edward Lindsay: Larry Wilson Isabel: rosefiasco Augusta: Jenn Broda Gustavus: Tomas Peter Polydore: David Purdy Claudia: Michelle Purdy Sir Edward: Adrian Stephens Augustus: redrun Philippa: Norah Nelson Lord St. Clair: Algy Pug Janetta: deaspoke MacDonald: ToddHW Servant: Greg Giordano Postilion: Rich Brown Innkeeper: John Payton Narrator: James R. Hedrick]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>34789</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e8041873ea8cabe3cf0198fd594677b9.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Around the World in Eighty Days (Dramatic Reading)-Jules Verne</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/around-the-world-in-eighty-days-dramatic-reading-jules-verne--73686129</link><description><![CDATA[Immerse yourself in Jules Verne's timeless adventure, "Around the World in Eighty Days," where the audacious Phileas Fogg embarks on a race against time to circumnavigate the globe in just eighty days. This dramatic reading captures the spirit of exploration and the thrill of the unknown, themes that resonate deeply in today's world as we navigate our own journeys of discovery and connection. Verne's masterful storytelling not only entertains but also invites listeners to reflect on the nature of ambition, friendship, and the relentless pursuit of dreams. Experience this classic tale that continues to inspire generations with its message of perseverance and the wonders of the world.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73686129</guid><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 23:51:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73686129/9611_around_the_world_in_eighty_days_dramatic_reading_jules_verne.mp3" length="185303561" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Jane Austen</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Immerse yourself in Jules Verne's timeless adventure, "Around the World in Eighty Days," where the audacious Phileas Fogg embarks on a race against time to circumnavigate the globe in just eighty days. This dramatic reading captures the spirit of...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Immerse yourself in Jules Verne's timeless adventure, "Around the World in Eighty Days," where the audacious Phileas Fogg embarks on a race against time to circumnavigate the globe in just eighty days. This dramatic reading captures the spirit of exploration and the thrill of the unknown, themes that resonate deeply in today's world as we navigate our own journeys of discovery and connection. Verne's masterful storytelling not only entertains but also invites listeners to reflect on the nature of ambition, friendship, and the relentless pursuit of dreams. Experience this classic tale that continues to inspire generations with its message of perseverance and the wonders of the world.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>23140</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e8041873ea8cabe3cf0198fd594677b9.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Watsons (Dramatic Reading) - Jane Austen, L. Oulton</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/watsons-dramatic-reading-jane-austen-l-oulton--73302239</link><description><![CDATA["Watsons (Dramatic Reading)" by Jane Austen, L. Oulton invites listeners into a world of social intrigue and romantic entanglements, reflecting the complexities of human relationships. This unfinished novel captures the essence of Austen's keen observations on family dynamics and the pursuit of love, showcasing her signature wit and insightful commentary on societal norms. The themes of loyalty, ambition, and the quest for happiness remain timeless, resonating with audiences today as they navigate their own interpersonal connections. Experience the charm of Austen's prose and the drama of her characters as they navigate the intricate dance of affection and obligation in a society that often dictates their choices.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73302239</guid><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 09:00:32 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73302239/watsons_dramatic_reading_jane_austen_l_oulton.mp3" length="112077080" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Jane Austen</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>"Watsons (Dramatic Reading)" by Jane Austen, L. Oulton invites listeners into a world of social intrigue and romantic entanglements, reflecting the complexities of human relationships. This unfinished novel captures the essence of Austen's keen...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA["Watsons (Dramatic Reading)" by Jane Austen, L. Oulton invites listeners into a world of social intrigue and romantic entanglements, reflecting the complexities of human relationships. This unfinished novel captures the essence of Austen's keen observations on family dynamics and the pursuit of love, showcasing her signature wit and insightful commentary on societal norms. The themes of loyalty, ambition, and the quest for happiness remain timeless, resonating with audiences today as they navigate their own interpersonal connections. Experience the charm of Austen's prose and the drama of her characters as they navigate the intricate dance of affection and obligation in a society that often dictates their choices.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>13995</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e8041873ea8cabe3cf0198fd594677b9.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Love and Freindship Dramatic Reading - Jane Austen</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/love-and-freindship-dramatic-reading-jane-austen--72089279</link><description><![CDATA[Love and Freindship [sic] is a melodramatic epistolary novelette written by Jane Austen when she was fourteen years old. Although the novels Austen became known for were not published until she was in her thirties, she was an active writer from the age of twelve, frequently composing epistolary works such as Love and Freindship. Austen eventually compiled 29 of her early writings in three notebooks that became known as the Juvenilia and that she called “Volume the First”, “Volume the Second”, and “Volume the Third”, including Love and Freindship in “Volume the Second”. Love and Freindship is set contemporaneously to Austen’s writing and consists of a series of fifteen letters, most of which are written from the perspective of the protagonist, Laura, who recounts her extraordinary personal history to her friend Isabel’s daughter. The novel satirizes sentimental novels, which were a popular genre at the time. Austen’s early works are frequently published with the original spelling errors unaltered, a practice that is particularly conspicuous in the case of Love and Freindship because of the spelling error in the title. Austen dedicated this novelette to her cousin Eliza de Feuillide, who is believed by literary critics to have inspired multiple characters in Austen’s writings, including the titular character in the novel Lady Susan. In 2016, Lady Susan was adapted into a film that borrowed the title Love & Friendship, albeit with the spelling corrected. - Summary by David Purdy Cast List: Laura: Irene Rubio Sophia: Devorah Allen Edward Lindsay: Larry Wilson Isabel: rosefiasco Augusta: Jenn Broda Gustavus: Tomas Peter Polydore: David Purdy Claudia: Michelle Purdy Sir Edward: Adrian Stephens Augustus: redrun Philippa: Norah Nelson Lord St. Clair: Algy Pug Janetta: deaspoke MacDonald: ToddHW Servant: Greg Giordano Postilion: Rich Brown Innkeeper: John Payton Narrator: James R. 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Although the novels Austen became known for were not published until she was in her thirties, she was an active writer from the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Love and Freindship [sic] is a melodramatic epistolary novelette written by Jane Austen when she was fourteen years old. Although the novels Austen became known for were not published until she was in her thirties, she was an active writer from the age of twelve, frequently composing epistolary works such as Love and Freindship. Austen eventually compiled 29 of her early writings in three notebooks that became known as the Juvenilia and that she called “Volume the First”, “Volume the Second”, and “Volume the Third”, including Love and Freindship in “Volume the Second”. Love and Freindship is set contemporaneously to Austen’s writing and consists of a series of fifteen letters, most of which are written from the perspective of the protagonist, Laura, who recounts her extraordinary personal history to her friend Isabel’s daughter. The novel satirizes sentimental novels, which were a popular genre at the time. Austen’s early works are frequently published with the original spelling errors unaltered, a practice that is particularly conspicuous in the case of Love and Freindship because of the spelling error in the title. Austen dedicated this novelette to her cousin Eliza de Feuillide, who is believed by literary critics to have inspired multiple characters in Austen’s writings, including the titular character in the novel Lady Susan. In 2016, Lady Susan was adapted into a film that borrowed the title Love & Friendship, albeit with the spelling corrected. - Summary by David Purdy Cast List: Laura: Irene Rubio Sophia: Devorah Allen Edward Lindsay: Larry Wilson Isabel: rosefiasco Augusta: Jenn Broda Gustavus: Tomas Peter Polydore: David Purdy Claudia: Michelle Purdy Sir Edward: Adrian Stephens Augustus: redrun Philippa: Norah Nelson Lord St. Clair: Algy Pug Janetta: deaspoke MacDonald: ToddHW Servant: Greg Giordano Postilion: Rich Brown Innkeeper: John Payton Narrator: James R. Hedrick]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>5049</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>austen,dramatic,epistolary,freindship,frequently,isabel,love,novelette,purdy,spelling</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e8041873ea8cabe3cf0198fd594677b9.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item></channel></rss>
