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Many people think that this work is Byron's attempt to come to terms with his own guilt at some of the immoral and illegal actions which forced him to flee England. Although never intended for the stage it was performed at Covent Garden Theatre in London in 1834. It also inspired musical works by Schumann and Tchaikovsky. 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It contains many of the supernatural elements of Gothic Fiction but also describes the internal torment of the central character caused by guilt at unspecified actions in his past life which may have resulted in the death of his beloved. The poem explores issues of morality, guilt, religion and the human condition. Many people think that this work is Byron's attempt to come to terms with his own guilt at some of the immoral and illegal actions which forced him to flee England. Although never intended for the stage it was performed at Covent Garden Theatre in London in 1834. It also inspired musical works by Schumann and Tchaikovsky. (Summary by Alan Mapstone) Cast List: Manfred: Greg Giordano Chamois Hunter: ToddHW Witch of the Alps: Agnes Robert Behr Abbot of St Maurice: Larry Wilson Nemesis: Algy Pug Manuel: ToddHW Herman: Algy Pug Arimanes: Alan Mapstone Phantom of Astarte: Owler Spirit: Alan Mapstone Spirit: dc Destiny: Alan Mapstone Destiny: Rapuzelina Narration: Elsie Selwyn Audio Editor: Alan Mapstone]]></itunes:summary><itunes:category text="Arts"><itunes:category text="Books"/></itunes:category><itunes:category text="Religion &amp; Spirituality"/><itunes:category text="Religion &amp; Spirituality"><itunes:category text="Religion"/></itunes:category><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><podcast:guid>8e9587a1-04b6-5a4c-b7c7-484314d11372</podcast:guid><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><item><title>Stranger-August von Kotzebue</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/stranger-august-von-kotzebue--74059387</link><description><![CDATA[Manfred is a Dramatic Poem written by Lord Byron in 1816-7 after he left England for the last time and shortly after the famous ghost story telling session at the Villa Diordati by Lake Geneva involving Byron, Percy and Mary Shelley and John Polidori which also led to the writing of Frankenstein and The Vampyre. It contains many of the supernatural elements of Gothic Fiction but also describes the internal torment of the central character caused by guilt at unspecified actions in his past life which may have resulted in the death of his beloved. The poem explores issues of morality, guilt, religion and the human condition. Many people think that this work is Byron's attempt to come to terms with his own guilt at some of the immoral and illegal actions which forced him to flee England. Although never intended for the stage it was performed at Covent Garden Theatre in London in 1834. It also inspired musical works by Schumann and Tchaikovsky. 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It contains many of the supernatural elements of Gothic Fiction but also describes the internal torment of the central character caused by guilt at unspecified actions in his past life which may have resulted in the death of his beloved. The poem explores issues of morality, guilt, religion and the human condition. Many people think that this work is Byron's attempt to come to terms with his own guilt at some of the immoral and illegal actions which forced him to flee England. Although never intended for the stage it was performed at Covent Garden Theatre in London in 1834. It also inspired musical works by Schumann and Tchaikovsky. (Summary by Alan Mapstone) Cast List: Manfred: Greg Giordano Chamois Hunter: ToddHW Witch of the Alps: Agnes Robert Behr Abbot of St Maurice: Larry Wilson Nemesis: Algy Pug Manuel: ToddHW Herman: Algy Pug Arimanes: Alan Mapstone Phantom of Astarte: Owler Spirit: Alan Mapstone Spirit: dc Destiny: Alan Mapstone Destiny: Rapuzelina Narration: Elsie Selwyn Audio Editor: Alan Mapstone]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>7596</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d0430070b893f22eadb190bfc64e5fe1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Four Noncanonical Sherlock Holmes Short Stories-Sir Arthur Conan Doyle</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/four-noncanonical-sherlock-holmes-short-stories-sir-arthur-conan-doyle--74031883</link><description><![CDATA[Manfred is a Dramatic Poem written by Lord Byron in 1816-7 after he left England for the last time and shortly after the famous ghost story telling session at the Villa Diordati by Lake Geneva involving Byron, Percy and Mary Shelley and John Polidori which also led to the writing of Frankenstein and The Vampyre. It contains many of the supernatural elements of Gothic Fiction but also describes the internal torment of the central character caused by guilt at unspecified actions in his past life which may have resulted in the death of his beloved. The poem explores issues of morality, guilt, religion and the human condition. Many people think that this work is Byron's attempt to come to terms with his own guilt at some of the immoral and illegal actions which forced him to flee England. Although never intended for the stage it was performed at Covent Garden Theatre in London in 1834. It also inspired musical works by Schumann and Tchaikovsky. 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It contains many of the supernatural elements of Gothic Fiction but also describes the internal torment of the central character caused by guilt at unspecified actions in his past life which may have resulted in the death of his beloved. The poem explores issues of morality, guilt, religion and the human condition. Many people think that this work is Byron's attempt to come to terms with his own guilt at some of the immoral and illegal actions which forced him to flee England. Although never intended for the stage it was performed at Covent Garden Theatre in London in 1834. It also inspired musical works by Schumann and Tchaikovsky. 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It contains many of the supernatural elements of Gothic Fiction but also describes the internal torment of the central character caused by guilt at unspecified actions in his past life which may have resulted in the death of his beloved. The poem explores issues of morality, guilt, religion and the human condition. Many people think that this work is Byron's attempt to come to terms with his own guilt at some of the immoral and illegal actions which forced him to flee England. Although never intended for the stage it was performed at Covent Garden Theatre in London in 1834. It also inspired musical works by Schumann and Tchaikovsky. 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It contains many of the supernatural elements of Gothic Fiction but also describes the internal torment of the central character caused by guilt at unspecified actions in his past life which may have resulted in the death of his beloved. The poem explores issues of morality, guilt, religion and the human condition. Many people think that this work is Byron's attempt to come to terms with his own guilt at some of the immoral and illegal actions which forced him to flee England. Although never intended for the stage it was performed at Covent Garden Theatre in London in 1834. It also inspired musical works by Schumann and Tchaikovsky. 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It contains many of the supernatural elements of Gothic Fiction but also describes the internal torment of the central character caused by guilt at unspecified actions in his past life which may have resulted in the death of his beloved. The poem explores issues of morality, guilt, religion and the human condition. Many people think that this work is Byron's attempt to come to terms with his own guilt at some of the immoral and illegal actions which forced him to flee England. Although never intended for the stage it was performed at Covent Garden Theatre in London in 1834. It also inspired musical works by Schumann and Tchaikovsky. 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It contains many of the supernatural elements of Gothic Fiction but also describes the internal torment of the central character caused by guilt at unspecified actions in his past life which may have resulted in the death of his beloved. The poem explores issues of morality, guilt, religion and the human condition. Many people think that this work is Byron's attempt to come to terms with his own guilt at some of the immoral and illegal actions which forced him to flee England. Although never intended for the stage it was performed at Covent Garden Theatre in London in 1834. It also inspired musical works by Schumann and Tchaikovsky. (Summary by Alan Mapstone) Cast List: Manfred: Greg Giordano Chamois Hunter: ToddHW Witch of the Alps: Agnes Robert Behr Abbot of St Maurice: Larry Wilson Nemesis: Algy Pug Manuel: ToddHW Herman: Algy Pug Arimanes: Alan Mapstone Phantom of Astarte: Owler Spirit: Alan Mapstone Spirit: dc Destiny: Alan Mapstone Destiny: Rapuzelina Narration: Elsie Selwyn Audio Editor: Alan Mapstone]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>6392</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d0430070b893f22eadb190bfc64e5fe1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Secret of the Old Mill (Version 3 Dramatic Reading)-Franklin W. 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Although never intended for the stage it was performed at Covent Garden Theatre in London in 1834. It also inspired musical works by Schumann and Tchaikovsky. 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It contains many of the supernatural elements of Gothic Fiction but also describes the internal torment of the central character caused by guilt at unspecified actions in his past life which may have resulted in the death of his beloved. The poem explores issues of morality, guilt, religion and the human condition. Many people think that this work is Byron's attempt to come to terms with his own guilt at some of the immoral and illegal actions which forced him to flee England. Although never intended for the stage it was performed at Covent Garden Theatre in London in 1834. It also inspired musical works by Schumann and Tchaikovsky. 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It contains many of the supernatural elements of Gothic Fiction but also describes the internal torment of the central character caused by guilt at unspecified actions in his past life which may have resulted in the death of his beloved. The poem explores issues of morality, guilt, religion and the human condition. Many people think that this work is Byron's attempt to come to terms with his own guilt at some of the immoral and illegal actions which forced him to flee England. Although never intended for the stage it was performed at Covent Garden Theatre in London in 1834. It also inspired musical works by Schumann and Tchaikovsky. 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It contains many of the supernatural elements of Gothic Fiction but also describes the internal torment of the central character caused by guilt at unspecified actions in his past life which may have resulted in the death of his beloved. The poem explores issues of morality, guilt, religion and the human condition. Many people think that this work is Byron's attempt to come to terms with his own guilt at some of the immoral and illegal actions which forced him to flee England. Although never intended for the stage it was performed at Covent Garden Theatre in London in 1834. It also inspired musical works by Schumann and Tchaikovsky. 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It contains many of the supernatural elements of Gothic Fiction but also describes the internal torment of the central character caused by guilt at unspecified actions in his past life which may have resulted in the death of his beloved. The poem explores issues of morality, guilt, religion and the human condition. Many people think that this work is Byron's attempt to come to terms with his own guilt at some of the immoral and illegal actions which forced him to flee England. Although never intended for the stage it was performed at Covent Garden Theatre in London in 1834. It also inspired musical works by Schumann and Tchaikovsky. 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It contains many of the supernatural elements of Gothic Fiction but also describes the internal torment of the central character caused by guilt at unspecified actions in his past life which may have resulted in the death of his beloved. The poem explores issues of morality, guilt, religion and the human condition. Many people think that this work is Byron's attempt to come to terms with his own guilt at some of the immoral and illegal actions which forced him to flee England. Although never intended for the stage it was performed at Covent Garden Theatre in London in 1834. It also inspired musical works by Schumann and Tchaikovsky. (Summary by Alan Mapstone) Cast List: Manfred: Greg Giordano Chamois Hunter: ToddHW Witch of the Alps: Agnes Robert Behr Abbot of St Maurice: Larry Wilson Nemesis: Algy Pug Manuel: ToddHW Herman: Algy Pug Arimanes: Alan Mapstone Phantom of Astarte: Owler Spirit: Alan Mapstone Spirit: dc Destiny: Alan Mapstone Destiny: Rapuzelina Narration: Elsie Selwyn Audio Editor: Alan Mapstone]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>9451</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d0430070b893f22eadb190bfc64e5fe1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Captain Jinks of the Horse Marines-Clyde Fitch</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/captain-jinks-of-the-horse-marines-clyde-fitch--73874889</link><description><![CDATA[Manfred is a Dramatic Poem written by Lord Byron in 1816-7 after he left England for the last time and shortly after the famous ghost story telling session at the Villa Diordati by Lake Geneva involving Byron, Percy and Mary Shelley and John Polidori which also led to the writing of Frankenstein and The Vampyre. It contains many of the supernatural elements of Gothic Fiction but also describes the internal torment of the central character caused by guilt at unspecified actions in his past life which may have resulted in the death of his beloved. The poem explores issues of morality, guilt, religion and the human condition. Many people think that this work is Byron's attempt to come to terms with his own guilt at some of the immoral and illegal actions which forced him to flee England. Although never intended for the stage it was performed at Covent Garden Theatre in London in 1834. It also inspired musical works by Schumann and Tchaikovsky. 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It contains many of the supernatural elements of Gothic Fiction but also describes the internal torment of the central character caused by guilt at unspecified actions in his past life which may have resulted in the death of his beloved. The poem explores issues of morality, guilt, religion and the human condition. Many people think that this work is Byron's attempt to come to terms with his own guilt at some of the immoral and illegal actions which forced him to flee England. Although never intended for the stage it was performed at Covent Garden Theatre in London in 1834. It also inspired musical works by Schumann and Tchaikovsky. 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It contains many of the supernatural elements of Gothic Fiction but also describes the internal torment of the central character caused by guilt at unspecified actions in his past life which may have resulted in the death of his beloved. The poem explores issues of morality, guilt, religion and the human condition. Many people think that this work is Byron's attempt to come to terms with his own guilt at some of the immoral and illegal actions which forced him to flee England. Although never intended for the stage it was performed at Covent Garden Theatre in London in 1834. It also inspired musical works by Schumann and Tchaikovsky. 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It contains many of the supernatural elements of Gothic Fiction but also describes the internal torment of the central character caused by guilt at unspecified actions in his past life which may have resulted in the death of his beloved. The poem explores issues of morality, guilt, religion and the human condition. Many people think that this work is Byron's attempt to come to terms with his own guilt at some of the immoral and illegal actions which forced him to flee England. Although never intended for the stage it was performed at Covent Garden Theatre in London in 1834. It also inspired musical works by Schumann and Tchaikovsky. (Summary by Alan Mapstone) Cast List: Manfred: Greg Giordano Chamois Hunter: ToddHW Witch of the Alps: Agnes Robert Behr Abbot of St Maurice: Larry Wilson Nemesis: Algy Pug Manuel: ToddHW Herman: Algy Pug Arimanes: Alan Mapstone Phantom of Astarte: Owler Spirit: Alan Mapstone Spirit: dc Destiny: Alan Mapstone Destiny: Rapuzelina Narration: Elsie Selwyn Audio Editor: Alan Mapstone]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>19115</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d0430070b893f22eadb190bfc64e5fe1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Faust I-Johann Wolfgang von Goethe</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/faust-i-johann-wolfgang-von-goethe--73834222</link><description><![CDATA[Manfred is a Dramatic Poem written by Lord Byron in 1816-7 after he left England for the last time and shortly after the famous ghost story telling session at the Villa Diordati by Lake Geneva involving Byron, Percy and Mary Shelley and John Polidori which also led to the writing of Frankenstein and The Vampyre. It contains many of the supernatural elements of Gothic Fiction but also describes the internal torment of the central character caused by guilt at unspecified actions in his past life which may have resulted in the death of his beloved. The poem explores issues of morality, guilt, religion and the human condition. Many people think that this work is Byron's attempt to come to terms with his own guilt at some of the immoral and illegal actions which forced him to flee England. Although never intended for the stage it was performed at Covent Garden Theatre in London in 1834. It also inspired musical works by Schumann and Tchaikovsky. 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It contains many of the supernatural elements of Gothic Fiction but also describes the internal torment of the central character caused by guilt at unspecified actions in his past life which may have resulted in the death of his beloved. The poem explores issues of morality, guilt, religion and the human condition. Many people think that this work is Byron's attempt to come to terms with his own guilt at some of the immoral and illegal actions which forced him to flee England. Although never intended for the stage it was performed at Covent Garden Theatre in London in 1834. It also inspired musical works by Schumann and Tchaikovsky. 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It contains many of the supernatural elements of Gothic Fiction but also describes the internal torment of the central character caused by guilt at unspecified actions in his past life which may have resulted in the death of his beloved. The poem explores issues of morality, guilt, religion and the human condition. Many people think that this work is Byron's attempt to come to terms with his own guilt at some of the immoral and illegal actions which forced him to flee England. Although never intended for the stage it was performed at Covent Garden Theatre in London in 1834. It also inspired musical works by Schumann and Tchaikovsky. 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It contains many of the supernatural elements of Gothic Fiction but also describes the internal torment of the central character caused by guilt at unspecified actions in his past life which may have resulted in the death of his beloved. The poem explores issues of morality, guilt, religion and the human condition. Many people think that this work is Byron's attempt to come to terms with his own guilt at some of the immoral and illegal actions which forced him to flee England. Although never intended for the stage it was performed at Covent Garden Theatre in London in 1834. It also inspired musical works by Schumann and Tchaikovsky. (Summary by Alan Mapstone) Cast List: Manfred: Greg Giordano Chamois Hunter: ToddHW Witch of the Alps: Agnes Robert Behr Abbot of St Maurice: Larry Wilson Nemesis: Algy Pug Manuel: ToddHW Herman: Algy Pug Arimanes: Alan Mapstone Phantom of Astarte: Owler Spirit: Alan Mapstone Spirit: dc Destiny: Alan Mapstone Destiny: Rapuzelina Narration: Elsie Selwyn Audio Editor: Alan Mapstone]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3361</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d0430070b893f22eadb190bfc64e5fe1.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--73782261</link><description><![CDATA[Manfred is a Dramatic Poem written by Lord Byron in 1816-7 after he left England for the last time and shortly after the famous ghost story telling session at the Villa Diordati by Lake Geneva involving Byron, Percy and Mary Shelley and John Polidori which also led to the writing of Frankenstein and The Vampyre. It contains many of the supernatural elements of Gothic Fiction but also describes the internal torment of the central character caused by guilt at unspecified actions in his past life which may have resulted in the death of his beloved. The poem explores issues of morality, guilt, religion and the human condition. Many people think that this work is Byron's attempt to come to terms with his own guilt at some of the immoral and illegal actions which forced him to flee England. Although never intended for the stage it was performed at Covent Garden Theatre in London in 1834. It also inspired musical works by Schumann and Tchaikovsky. 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It contains many of the supernatural elements of Gothic Fiction but also describes the internal torment of the central character caused by guilt at unspecified actions in his past life which may have resulted in the death of his beloved. The poem explores issues of morality, guilt, religion and the human condition. Many people think that this work is Byron's attempt to come to terms with his own guilt at some of the immoral and illegal actions which forced him to flee England. Although never intended for the stage it was performed at Covent Garden Theatre in London in 1834. It also inspired musical works by Schumann and Tchaikovsky. 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This collection invites listeners to immerse themselves in the rich tapestry of voices and styles that bring each scene and story to life. The themes of human experience, emotion, and connection resonate deeply, making these tales timeless and relevant. As listeners engage with the performances, they are reminded of the power of storytelling to evoke empathy and understanding. This volume is a celebration of the spoken word, perfect for anyone seeking to appreciate the beauty and depth of literature in a dramatic format.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73325551</guid><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 20:32:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73325551/20304_dramatic_reading_scene_and_story_collection_volume_005_various.mp3" length="174099545" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>George Gordon, Lord Byron</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Dramatic Reading Scene and Story Collection, Volume 005 showcases a captivating selection of narratives that highlight the art of storytelling through dramatic readings. This collection invites listeners to immerse themselves in the rich tapestry of...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dramatic Reading Scene and Story Collection, Volume 005 showcases a captivating selection of narratives that highlight the art of storytelling through dramatic readings. This collection invites listeners to immerse themselves in the rich tapestry of voices and styles that bring each scene and story to life. The themes of human experience, emotion, and connection resonate deeply, making these tales timeless and relevant. As listeners engage with the performances, they are reminded of the power of storytelling to evoke empathy and understanding. 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It contains many of the supernatural elements of Gothic Fiction but also describes the internal torment of the central character caused by guilt at unspecified actions in his past life which may have resulted in the death of his beloved. The poem explores issues of morality, guilt, religion and the human condition. Many people think that this work is Byron's attempt to come to terms with his own guilt at some of the immoral and illegal actions which forced him to flee England. Although never intended for the stage it was performed at Covent Garden Theatre in London in 1834. It also inspired musical works by Schumann and Tchaikovsky. (Summary by Alan Mapstone) Cast List: Manfred: Greg Giordano Chamois Hunter: ToddHW Witch of the Alps: Agnes Robert Behr Abbot of St Maurice: Larry Wilson Nemesis: Algy Pug Manuel: ToddHW Herman: Algy Pug Arimanes: Alan Mapstone Phantom of Astarte: Owler Spirit: Alan Mapstone Spirit: dc Destiny: Alan Mapstone Destiny: Rapuzelina Narration: Elsie Selwyn Audio Editor: Alan Mapstone]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72282079</guid><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:29:15 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72282079/manfred_version_2_george_gordon_lord_byron.mp3" length="46534781" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/ac2e06be-4770-4e03-9718-74eebd743e8f/ac2e06be-4770-4e03-9718-74eebd743e8f.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/ac2e06be-4770-4e03-9718-74eebd743e8f/ac2e06be-4770-4e03-9718-74eebd743e8f.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/ac2e06be-4770-4e03-9718-74eebd743e8f/ac2e06be-4770-4e03-9718-74eebd743e8f.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>George Gordon, Lord Byron</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Manfred is a Dramatic Poem written by Lord Byron in 1816-7 after he left England for the last time and shortly after the famous ghost story telling session at the Villa Diordati by Lake Geneva involving Byron, Percy and Mary Shelley and John Polidori...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Manfred is a Dramatic Poem written by Lord Byron in 1816-7 after he left England for the last time and shortly after the famous ghost story telling session at the Villa Diordati by Lake Geneva involving Byron, Percy and Mary Shelley and John Polidori which also led to the writing of Frankenstein and The Vampyre. It contains many of the supernatural elements of Gothic Fiction but also describes the internal torment of the central character caused by guilt at unspecified actions in his past life which may have resulted in the death of his beloved. The poem explores issues of morality, guilt, religion and the human condition. Many people think that this work is Byron's attempt to come to terms with his own guilt at some of the immoral and illegal actions which forced him to flee England. Although never intended for the stage it was performed at Covent Garden Theatre in London in 1834. It also inspired musical works by Schumann and Tchaikovsky. 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