<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<rss xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" version="2.0"><channel><title>Twilight Sleep</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/twilight-sleep--7129901</link><description><![CDATA[Immerse yourself in the enchanting yet disquieting realm of Twilight Sleep, where the intricate dance of privilege and illusion unfolds. This podcast delves into the lives of the elite, revealing the stark contrasts between their opulent lifestyles and the underlying void that often accompanies such excess. With each episode featuring a new complete audiobook, listeners are invited to explore a rotating collection of narratives that scrutinize the façade of high society. These stories highlight the complexities of human behavior, the quest for authenticity, and the often-unseen struggles that lie beneath polished exteriors. This is not a single tale but a series of unique explorations that foster reflection and understanding of the human condition. Join us as we uncover the layers of life in a world where dreams and realities intertwine, and discover a new book with every episode that challenges perceptions and invites introspection.]]></description><atom:link href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/7129901/episodes/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><language>en</language><category>Books</category><copyright>Copyright 1900s genre</copyright><image><url>https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/04432729c7fac5ed85eec027c3972096.jpg</url><title>Twilight Sleep</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/twilight-sleep--7129901</link></image><lastBuildDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 09:17:29 +0000</lastBuildDate><itunes:author>Edith Wharton</itunes:author><itunes:owner><itunes:name>1900s genre</itunes:name><itunes:email>spreaker77@podcastlibrary.org</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/04432729c7fac5ed85eec027c3972096.jpg"/><itunes:subtitle>Immerse yourself in the enchanting yet disquieting realm of Twilight Sleep, where the intricate dance of privilege and illusion unfolds. This podcast delves into the lives of the elite, revealing the stark contrasts between their opulent lifestyles...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Immerse yourself in the enchanting yet disquieting realm of Twilight Sleep, where the intricate dance of privilege and illusion unfolds. This podcast delves into the lives of the elite, revealing the stark contrasts between their opulent lifestyles and the underlying void that often accompanies such excess. With each episode featuring a new complete audiobook, listeners are invited to explore a rotating collection of narratives that scrutinize the façade of high society. These stories highlight the complexities of human behavior, the quest for authenticity, and the often-unseen struggles that lie beneath polished exteriors. This is not a single tale but a series of unique explorations that foster reflection and understanding of the human condition. Join us as we uncover the layers of life in a world where dreams and realities intertwine, and discover a new book with every episode that challenges perceptions and invites introspection.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:category text="Arts"><itunes:category text="Books"/></itunes:category><itunes:category text="History"/><itunes:category text="Society &amp; Culture"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><podcast:guid>4c430b6e-6db2-5b2c-a8cc-4ab1c76d61ed</podcast:guid><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><item><title>Turn Of The Tide-Eleanor H. Porter</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/turn-of-the-tide-eleanor-h-porter--74623124</link><description><![CDATA[Wharton miraculously finds it possible to satirize the very rich while simultaneously showing compassion and even grudging admiration for some of her victims. Every character she introduces is vividly depicted, no matter how minor. Yet for all the clarity of these depictions, the lives these people live, though busy, are empty and meaningless. The novel is a brilliant description of evasion and inauthenticity. - Summary by T. A. Copeland]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74623124</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 09:02:38 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74623124/turn_of_the_tide_eleanor_h_porter.mp3" length="168765487" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Edith Wharton</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Wharton miraculously finds it possible to satirize the very rich while simultaneously showing compassion and even grudging admiration for some of her victims. Every character she introduces is vividly depicted, no matter how minor. Yet for all the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Wharton miraculously finds it possible to satirize the very rich while simultaneously showing compassion and even grudging admiration for some of her victims. Every character she introduces is vividly depicted, no matter how minor. Yet for all the clarity of these depictions, the lives these people live, though busy, are empty and meaningless. The novel is a brilliant description of evasion and inauthenticity. - Summary by T. A. Copeland]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>21075</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/04432729c7fac5ed85eec027c3972096.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>History of Mr. Polly-H. G. Wells</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/history-of-mr-polly-h-g-wells--74590869</link><description><![CDATA[Wharton miraculously finds it possible to satirize the very rich while simultaneously showing compassion and even grudging admiration for some of her victims. Every character she introduces is vividly depicted, no matter how minor. Yet for all the clarity of these depictions, the lives these people live, though busy, are empty and meaningless. The novel is a brilliant description of evasion and inauthenticity. - Summary by T. A. Copeland]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74590869</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 09:02:43 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74590869/history_of_mr_polly_h_g_wells.mp3" length="263642016" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Edith Wharton</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Wharton miraculously finds it possible to satirize the very rich while simultaneously showing compassion and even grudging admiration for some of her victims. Every character she introduces is vividly depicted, no matter how minor. Yet for all the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Wharton miraculously finds it possible to satirize the very rich while simultaneously showing compassion and even grudging admiration for some of her victims. Every character she introduces is vividly depicted, no matter how minor. Yet for all the clarity of these depictions, the lives these people live, though busy, are empty and meaningless. The novel is a brilliant description of evasion and inauthenticity. - Summary by T. A. Copeland]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>32922</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/04432729c7fac5ed85eec027c3972096.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Affair at the Semiramis Hotel-A. E. W. Mason</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/affair-at-the-semiramis-hotel-a-e-w-mason--74558957</link><description><![CDATA[Wharton miraculously finds it possible to satirize the very rich while simultaneously showing compassion and even grudging admiration for some of her victims. Every character she introduces is vividly depicted, no matter how minor. Yet for all the clarity of these depictions, the lives these people live, though busy, are empty and meaningless. The novel is a brilliant description of evasion and inauthenticity. - Summary by T. A. Copeland]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74558957</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 09:02:29 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74558957/affair_at_the_semiramis_hotel_a_e_w_mason.mp3" length="49782460" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Edith Wharton</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Wharton miraculously finds it possible to satirize the very rich while simultaneously showing compassion and even grudging admiration for some of her victims. Every character she introduces is vividly depicted, no matter how minor. Yet for all the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Wharton miraculously finds it possible to satirize the very rich while simultaneously showing compassion and even grudging admiration for some of her victims. Every character she introduces is vividly depicted, no matter how minor. Yet for all the clarity of these depictions, the lives these people live, though busy, are empty and meaningless. The novel is a brilliant description of evasion and inauthenticity. - Summary by T. A. Copeland]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>6217</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/04432729c7fac5ed85eec027c3972096.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Bransford Of Rainbow Range-Eugene Manlove Rhodes</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/bransford-of-rainbow-range-eugene-manlove-rhodes--74526622</link><description><![CDATA[Wharton miraculously finds it possible to satirize the very rich while simultaneously showing compassion and even grudging admiration for some of her victims. Every character she introduces is vividly depicted, no matter how minor. Yet for all the clarity of these depictions, the lives these people live, though busy, are empty and meaningless. The novel is a brilliant description of evasion and inauthenticity. - Summary by T. A. Copeland]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74526622</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:08:34 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74526622/15060_bransford_of_rainbow_range_eugene_manlove_rhodes.mp3" length="160326147" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Edith Wharton</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Wharton miraculously finds it possible to satirize the very rich while simultaneously showing compassion and even grudging admiration for some of her victims. Every character she introduces is vividly depicted, no matter how minor. Yet for all the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Wharton miraculously finds it possible to satirize the very rich while simultaneously showing compassion and even grudging admiration for some of her victims. Every character she introduces is vividly depicted, no matter how minor. Yet for all the clarity of these depictions, the lives these people live, though busy, are empty and meaningless. The novel is a brilliant description of evasion and inauthenticity. - Summary by T. A. Copeland]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>20021</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/04432729c7fac5ed85eec027c3972096.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Green Overcoat-Hilaire Belloc</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/green-overcoat-hilaire-belloc--74495973</link><description><![CDATA[Wharton miraculously finds it possible to satirize the very rich while simultaneously showing compassion and even grudging admiration for some of her victims. Every character she introduces is vividly depicted, no matter how minor. Yet for all the clarity of these depictions, the lives these people live, though busy, are empty and meaningless. The novel is a brilliant description of evasion and inauthenticity. - Summary by T. A. Copeland]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74495973</guid><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:08:28 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74495973/green_overcoat_hilaire_belloc.mp3" length="194158429" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Edith Wharton</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Wharton miraculously finds it possible to satirize the very rich while simultaneously showing compassion and even grudging admiration for some of her victims. Every character she introduces is vividly depicted, no matter how minor. Yet for all the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Wharton miraculously finds it possible to satirize the very rich while simultaneously showing compassion and even grudging admiration for some of her victims. Every character she introduces is vividly depicted, no matter how minor. Yet for all the clarity of these depictions, the lives these people live, though busy, are empty and meaningless. The novel is a brilliant description of evasion and inauthenticity. - Summary by T. A. Copeland]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>24246</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/04432729c7fac5ed85eec027c3972096.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>O Pioneers!-Willa Cather</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/o-pioneers-willa-cather--74456358</link><description><![CDATA[Wharton miraculously finds it possible to satirize the very rich while simultaneously showing compassion and even grudging admiration for some of her victims. Every character she introduces is vividly depicted, no matter how minor. Yet for all the clarity of these depictions, the lives these people live, though busy, are empty and meaningless. The novel is a brilliant description of evasion and inauthenticity. - Summary by T. A. Copeland]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74456358</guid><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 09:07:53 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74456358/o_pioneers_willa_cather.mp3" length="68204042" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Edith Wharton</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Wharton miraculously finds it possible to satirize the very rich while simultaneously showing compassion and even grudging admiration for some of her victims. Every character she introduces is vividly depicted, no matter how minor. Yet for all the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Wharton miraculously finds it possible to satirize the very rich while simultaneously showing compassion and even grudging admiration for some of her victims. Every character she introduces is vividly depicted, no matter how minor. Yet for all the clarity of these depictions, the lives these people live, though busy, are empty and meaningless. The novel is a brilliant description of evasion and inauthenticity. - Summary by T. A. Copeland]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>8517</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/04432729c7fac5ed85eec027c3972096.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Twilight Sleep-Edith Wharton</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/twilight-sleep-edith-wharton--74424183</link><description><![CDATA[Wharton miraculously finds it possible to satirize the very rich while simultaneously showing compassion and even grudging admiration for some of her victims. Every character she introduces is vividly depicted, no matter how minor. Yet for all the clarity of these depictions, the lives these people live, though busy, are empty and meaningless. The novel is a brilliant description of evasion and inauthenticity. - Summary by T. A. Copeland]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74424183</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:08:24 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74424183/twilight_sleep_edith_wharton.mp3" length="257589583" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Edith Wharton</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Wharton miraculously finds it possible to satirize the very rich while simultaneously showing compassion and even grudging admiration for some of her victims. Every character she introduces is vividly depicted, no matter how minor. Yet for all the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Wharton miraculously finds it possible to satirize the very rich while simultaneously showing compassion and even grudging admiration for some of her victims. Every character she introduces is vividly depicted, no matter how minor. Yet for all the clarity of these depictions, the lives these people live, though busy, are empty and meaningless. The novel is a brilliant description of evasion and inauthenticity. - Summary by T. A. Copeland]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>32167</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/04432729c7fac5ed85eec027c3972096.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Black No More-George Schuyler</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/black-no-more-george-schuyler--74377698</link><description><![CDATA[Wharton miraculously finds it possible to satirize the very rich while simultaneously showing compassion and even grudging admiration for some of her victims. Every character she introduces is vividly depicted, no matter how minor. Yet for all the clarity of these depictions, the lives these people live, though busy, are empty and meaningless. The novel is a brilliant description of evasion and inauthenticity. - Summary by T. A. Copeland]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74377698</guid><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:00:34 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74377698/black_no_more_george_schuyler.mp3" length="147490718" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Edith Wharton</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Wharton miraculously finds it possible to satirize the very rich while simultaneously showing compassion and even grudging admiration for some of her victims. Every character she introduces is vividly depicted, no matter how minor. Yet for all the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Wharton miraculously finds it possible to satirize the very rich while simultaneously showing compassion and even grudging admiration for some of her victims. Every character she introduces is vividly depicted, no matter how minor. Yet for all the clarity of these depictions, the lives these people live, though busy, are empty and meaningless. The novel is a brilliant description of evasion and inauthenticity. - Summary by T. A. Copeland]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>18418</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/04432729c7fac5ed85eec027c3972096.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Street of Seven Stars-Mary Roberts Rinehart</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/street-of-seven-stars-mary-roberts-rinehart--74337890</link><description><![CDATA[Wharton miraculously finds it possible to satirize the very rich while simultaneously showing compassion and even grudging admiration for some of her victims. Every character she introduces is vividly depicted, no matter how minor. Yet for all the clarity of these depictions, the lives these people live, though busy, are empty and meaningless. The novel is a brilliant description of evasion and inauthenticity. - Summary by T. A. Copeland]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74337890</guid><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 20:30:33 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74337890/street_of_seven_stars_mary_roberts_rinehart.mp3" length="219170428" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Edith Wharton</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Wharton miraculously finds it possible to satirize the very rich while simultaneously showing compassion and even grudging admiration for some of her victims. Every character she introduces is vividly depicted, no matter how minor. Yet for all the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Wharton miraculously finds it possible to satirize the very rich while simultaneously showing compassion and even grudging admiration for some of her victims. Every character she introduces is vividly depicted, no matter how minor. Yet for all the clarity of these depictions, the lives these people live, though busy, are empty and meaningless. The novel is a brilliant description of evasion and inauthenticity. - Summary by T. A. Copeland]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>27369</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/04432729c7fac5ed85eec027c3972096.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>St. George and St. Michael, Volume 3-George MacDonald</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/st-george-and-st-michael-volume-3-george-macdonald--74195607</link><description><![CDATA[Wharton miraculously finds it possible to satirize the very rich while simultaneously showing compassion and even grudging admiration for some of her victims. Every character she introduces is vividly depicted, no matter how minor. Yet for all the clarity of these depictions, the lives these people live, though busy, are empty and meaningless. The novel is a brilliant description of evasion and inauthenticity. - Summary by T. A. Copeland]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74195607</guid><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:08:42 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74195607/st_george_and_st_michael_volume_3_george_macdonald.mp3" length="171166465" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Edith Wharton</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Wharton miraculously finds it possible to satirize the very rich while simultaneously showing compassion and even grudging admiration for some of her victims. Every character she introduces is vividly depicted, no matter how minor. Yet for all the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Wharton miraculously finds it possible to satirize the very rich while simultaneously showing compassion and even grudging admiration for some of her victims. Every character she introduces is vividly depicted, no matter how minor. Yet for all the clarity of these depictions, the lives these people live, though busy, are empty and meaningless. The novel is a brilliant description of evasion and inauthenticity. - Summary by T. A. Copeland]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>21374</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/04432729c7fac5ed85eec027c3972096.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Alice Adams-Booth Tarkington</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/alice-adams-booth-tarkington--74148805</link><description><![CDATA[Wharton miraculously finds it possible to satirize the very rich while simultaneously showing compassion and even grudging admiration for some of her victims. Every character she introduces is vividly depicted, no matter how minor. Yet for all the clarity of these depictions, the lives these people live, though busy, are empty and meaningless. The novel is a brilliant description of evasion and inauthenticity. - Summary by T. A. Copeland]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74148805</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:08:51 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74148805/alice_adams_booth_tarkington.mp3" length="217733183" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Edith Wharton</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Wharton miraculously finds it possible to satirize the very rich while simultaneously showing compassion and even grudging admiration for some of her victims. Every character she introduces is vividly depicted, no matter how minor. Yet for all the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Wharton miraculously finds it possible to satirize the very rich while simultaneously showing compassion and even grudging admiration for some of her victims. Every character she introduces is vividly depicted, no matter how minor. Yet for all the clarity of these depictions, the lives these people live, though busy, are empty and meaningless. The novel is a brilliant description of evasion and inauthenticity. - Summary by T. A. Copeland]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>27190</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/04432729c7fac5ed85eec027c3972096.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Wanted A Husband-Samuel Hopkins Adams</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/wanted-a-husband-samuel-hopkins-adams--74109253</link><description><![CDATA[Wharton miraculously finds it possible to satirize the very rich while simultaneously showing compassion and even grudging admiration for some of her victims. Every character she introduces is vividly depicted, no matter how minor. Yet for all the clarity of these depictions, the lives these people live, though busy, are empty and meaningless. The novel is a brilliant description of evasion and inauthenticity. - Summary by T. A. Copeland]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74109253</guid><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:08:08 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74109253/8473_wanted_a_husband_samuel_hopkins_adams.mp3" length="151552521" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Edith Wharton</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Wharton miraculously finds it possible to satirize the very rich while simultaneously showing compassion and even grudging admiration for some of her victims. Every character she introduces is vividly depicted, no matter how minor. Yet for all the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Wharton miraculously finds it possible to satirize the very rich while simultaneously showing compassion and even grudging admiration for some of her victims. Every character she introduces is vividly depicted, no matter how minor. Yet for all the clarity of these depictions, the lives these people live, though busy, are empty and meaningless. The novel is a brilliant description of evasion and inauthenticity. - Summary by T. A. Copeland]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>18925</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/04432729c7fac5ed85eec027c3972096.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Town is Drowning-C. M. Kornbluth, Frederik Pohl</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/town-is-drowning-c-m-kornbluth-frederik-pohl--73389633</link><description><![CDATA["Town is Drowning" by C. M. Kornbluth and Frederik Pohl presents a compelling narrative that explores the struggles of a community facing an overwhelming crisis. The story delves into themes of human resilience and the societal implications of disaster, making it a thought-provoking listen for anyone interested in the complexities of human nature under pressure. Its exploration of collective response to adversity remains relevant today, as communities continue to navigate challenges both natural and man-made. The timeless nature of its themes ensures that this audiobook resonates with listeners, inviting reflection on our own societal dynamics and the strength found in unity.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73389633</guid><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 14:31:55 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73389633/town_is_drowning_c_m_kornbluth_frederik_pohl.mp3" length="132353313" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Edith Wharton</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>"Town is Drowning" by C. M. Kornbluth and Frederik Pohl presents a compelling narrative that explores the struggles of a community facing an overwhelming crisis. The story delves into themes of human resilience and the societal implications of...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA["Town is Drowning" by C. M. Kornbluth and Frederik Pohl presents a compelling narrative that explores the struggles of a community facing an overwhelming crisis. The story delves into themes of human resilience and the societal implications of disaster, making it a thought-provoking listen for anyone interested in the complexities of human nature under pressure. Its exploration of collective response to adversity remains relevant today, as communities continue to navigate challenges both natural and man-made. The timeless nature of its themes ensures that this audiobook resonates with listeners, inviting reflection on our own societal dynamics and the strength found in unity.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>16527</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/04432729c7fac5ed85eec027c3972096.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Twilight Sleep - Edith Wharton</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/twilight-sleep-edith-wharton--72690653</link><description><![CDATA[Wharton miraculously finds it possible to satirize the very rich while simultaneously showing compassion and even grudging admiration for some of her victims. Every character she introduces is vividly depicted, no matter how minor. Yet for all the clarity of these depictions, the lives these people live, though busy, are empty and meaningless. The novel is a brilliant description of evasion and inauthenticity. - Summary by T. A. Copeland]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72690653</guid><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:02:29 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72690653/twilight_sleep_edith_wharton.mp3" length="257330183" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Edith Wharton</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Wharton miraculously finds it possible to satirize the very rich while simultaneously showing compassion and even grudging admiration for some of her victims. Every character she introduces is vividly depicted, no matter how minor. Yet for all the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Wharton miraculously finds it possible to satirize the very rich while simultaneously showing compassion and even grudging admiration for some of her victims. Every character she introduces is vividly depicted, no matter how minor. Yet for all the clarity of these depictions, the lives these people live, though busy, are empty and meaningless. The novel is a brilliant description of evasion and inauthenticity. - Summary by T. A. Copeland]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>32167</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>evasion,grudging,inauthenticity,meaningless,miraculously,onward,satirize,sleep,twilight,wharton</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/04432729c7fac5ed85eec027c3972096.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item></channel></rss>
