<?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>History of Pompey the Little</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/history-of-pompey-the-little--7143315</link><description><![CDATA[Embark on a delightful journey through the charming escapades of a beloved little dog, as suggested by the title, "History of Pompey the Little." This podcast invites listeners to explore the whimsical world of canine companionship, social dynamics, and the intricacies of human-animal relationships across various eras. Each episode features a new complete audiobook that captures the essence of life through the eyes of a spirited pet, revealing the joys, challenges, and adventures that come with being a cherished companion. This is not a single story but a series of unique explorations that showcase the diverse experiences of pets and their owners, delving into themes of loyalty, love, and the bonds that transcend time and culture. With each new episode, discover a fresh narrative that enriches your understanding of the endearing connection between humans and their four-legged friends, inviting you to immerse yourself in heartwarming tales that celebrate the spirit of companionship.]]></description><atom:link href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/7143315/episodes/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><language>en</language><category>Books</category><copyright>Copyright Satire Genre</copyright><image><url>https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3e577c166ae5519a0de5fbbdccd93543.jpg</url><title>History of Pompey the Little</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/history-of-pompey-the-little--7143315</link></image><lastBuildDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 09:25:52 +0000</lastBuildDate><itunes:author>Francis Coventry</itunes:author><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Satire Genre</itunes:name><itunes:email>spreaker80@podcastlibrary.org</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3e577c166ae5519a0de5fbbdccd93543.jpg"/><itunes:subtitle>Embark on a delightful journey through the charming escapades of a beloved little dog, as suggested by the title, "History of Pompey the Little." This podcast invites listeners to explore the whimsical world of canine companionship, social dynamics,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Embark on a delightful journey through the charming escapades of a beloved little dog, as suggested by the title, "History of Pompey the Little." This podcast invites listeners to explore the whimsical world of canine companionship, social dynamics, and the intricacies of human-animal relationships across various eras. Each episode features a new complete audiobook that captures the essence of life through the eyes of a spirited pet, revealing the joys, challenges, and adventures that come with being a cherished companion. This is not a single story but a series of unique explorations that showcase the diverse experiences of pets and their owners, delving into themes of loyalty, love, and the bonds that transcend time and culture. With each new episode, discover a fresh narrative that enriches your understanding of the endearing connection between humans and their four-legged friends, inviting you to immerse yourself in heartwarming tales that celebrate the spirit of companionship.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:category text="Arts"><itunes:category text="Books"/></itunes:category><itunes:category text="Kids &amp; Family"><itunes:category text="Pets &amp; Animals"/></itunes:category><itunes:category text="Science"><itunes:category text="Nature"/></itunes:category><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><podcast:guid>6ba43ab8-8c18-5020-b9ee-a081b73847c7</podcast:guid><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><item><title>Samuel the Seeker-Upton Sinclair</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/samuel-the-seeker-upton-sinclair--74635281</link><description><![CDATA[Pompey, the son of Julio and Phyllis, was born A.D. 1735, at Bologna in Italy, a place famous for lap-dogs and sausages." At an early age he was carried away from the boudoir of his Italian mistress by Hillario, an English gentleman illustrious for his gallantries, who brought him to London. The rest of the history is really a chain of social episodes, each closed by the incident that Pompey becomes the property of some fresh person. In this way we find ourselves in a dozen successive scenes, each strongly contrasted with the others. It is the art of the author that he knows exactly how much to tell us without wearying our attention, and is able to make the transition to the next scene a plausible one. (Summary by Edmund Gosse in "Gossip in a Library" <a href="http://www.gutenberg.org/etext/11628)" rel="noopener">http://www.gutenberg.org/etext/11628)</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74635281</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 09:03:23 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74635281/samuel_the_seeker_upton_sinclair.mp3" length="129495664" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Francis Coventry</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Pompey, the son of Julio and Phyllis, was born A.D. 1735, at Bologna in Italy, a place famous for lap-dogs and sausages." At an early age he was carried away from the boudoir of his Italian mistress by Hillario, an English gentleman illustrious for...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Pompey, the son of Julio and Phyllis, was born A.D. 1735, at Bologna in Italy, a place famous for lap-dogs and sausages." At an early age he was carried away from the boudoir of his Italian mistress by Hillario, an English gentleman illustrious for his gallantries, who brought him to London. The rest of the history is really a chain of social episodes, each closed by the incident that Pompey becomes the property of some fresh person. In this way we find ourselves in a dozen successive scenes, each strongly contrasted with the others. It is the art of the author that he knows exactly how much to tell us without wearying our attention, and is able to make the transition to the next scene a plausible one. (Summary by Edmund Gosse in "Gossip in a Library" <a href="http://www.gutenberg.org/etext/11628)" rel="noopener">http://www.gutenberg.org/etext/11628)</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>16171</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3e577c166ae5519a0de5fbbdccd93543.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>New Discoveries at Jamestown-John L. Cotter, J. Paul Hudson</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/new-discoveries-at-jamestown-john-l-cotter-j-paul-hudson--74602214</link><description><![CDATA[Pompey, the son of Julio and Phyllis, was born A.D. 1735, at Bologna in Italy, a place famous for lap-dogs and sausages." At an early age he was carried away from the boudoir of his Italian mistress by Hillario, an English gentleman illustrious for his gallantries, who brought him to London. The rest of the history is really a chain of social episodes, each closed by the incident that Pompey becomes the property of some fresh person. In this way we find ourselves in a dozen successive scenes, each strongly contrasted with the others. It is the art of the author that he knows exactly how much to tell us without wearying our attention, and is able to make the transition to the next scene a plausible one. (Summary by Edmund Gosse in "Gossip in a Library" <a href="http://www.gutenberg.org/etext/11628)" rel="noopener">http://www.gutenberg.org/etext/11628)</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74602214</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 09:03:29 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74602214/new_discoveries_at_jamestown_john_l_cotter_j_paul_hudson.mp3" length="61264035" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Francis Coventry</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Pompey, the son of Julio and Phyllis, was born A.D. 1735, at Bologna in Italy, a place famous for lap-dogs and sausages." At an early age he was carried away from the boudoir of his Italian mistress by Hillario, an English gentleman illustrious for...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Pompey, the son of Julio and Phyllis, was born A.D. 1735, at Bologna in Italy, a place famous for lap-dogs and sausages." At an early age he was carried away from the boudoir of his Italian mistress by Hillario, an English gentleman illustrious for his gallantries, who brought him to London. The rest of the history is really a chain of social episodes, each closed by the incident that Pompey becomes the property of some fresh person. In this way we find ourselves in a dozen successive scenes, each strongly contrasted with the others. It is the art of the author that he knows exactly how much to tell us without wearying our attention, and is able to make the transition to the next scene a plausible one. (Summary by Edmund Gosse in "Gossip in a Library" <a href="http://www.gutenberg.org/etext/11628)" rel="noopener">http://www.gutenberg.org/etext/11628)</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>7650</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3e577c166ae5519a0de5fbbdccd93543.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Down South or Yacht Adventure in Florida-Oliver Optic</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/down-south-or-yacht-adventure-in-florida-oliver-optic--74569527</link><description><![CDATA[Pompey, the son of Julio and Phyllis, was born A.D. 1735, at Bologna in Italy, a place famous for lap-dogs and sausages." At an early age he was carried away from the boudoir of his Italian mistress by Hillario, an English gentleman illustrious for his gallantries, who brought him to London. The rest of the history is really a chain of social episodes, each closed by the incident that Pompey becomes the property of some fresh person. In this way we find ourselves in a dozen successive scenes, each strongly contrasted with the others. It is the art of the author that he knows exactly how much to tell us without wearying our attention, and is able to make the transition to the next scene a plausible one. (Summary by Edmund Gosse in "Gossip in a Library" <a href="http://www.gutenberg.org/etext/11628)" rel="noopener">http://www.gutenberg.org/etext/11628)</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74569527</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 09:03:04 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74569527/5167_down_south_or_yacht_adventure_in_florida_oliver_optic.mp3" length="193391676" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Francis Coventry</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Pompey, the son of Julio and Phyllis, was born A.D. 1735, at Bologna in Italy, a place famous for lap-dogs and sausages." At an early age he was carried away from the boudoir of his Italian mistress by Hillario, an English gentleman illustrious for...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Pompey, the son of Julio and Phyllis, was born A.D. 1735, at Bologna in Italy, a place famous for lap-dogs and sausages." At an early age he was carried away from the boudoir of his Italian mistress by Hillario, an English gentleman illustrious for his gallantries, who brought him to London. The rest of the history is really a chain of social episodes, each closed by the incident that Pompey becomes the property of some fresh person. In this way we find ourselves in a dozen successive scenes, each strongly contrasted with the others. It is the art of the author that he knows exactly how much to tell us without wearying our attention, and is able to make the transition to the next scene a plausible one. (Summary by Edmund Gosse in "Gossip in a Library" <a href="http://www.gutenberg.org/etext/11628)" rel="noopener">http://www.gutenberg.org/etext/11628)</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>24150</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3e577c166ae5519a0de5fbbdccd93543.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Some Passages of the Life and Death of the Right Honourable John, Earl of Rochester-Gilbert Burnet</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/some-passages-of-the-life-and-death-of-the-right-honourable-john-earl-of-rochester-gilbert-burnet--74538119</link><description><![CDATA[Pompey, the son of Julio and Phyllis, was born A.D. 1735, at Bologna in Italy, a place famous for lap-dogs and sausages." At an early age he was carried away from the boudoir of his Italian mistress by Hillario, an English gentleman illustrious for his gallantries, who brought him to London. The rest of the history is really a chain of social episodes, each closed by the incident that Pompey becomes the property of some fresh person. In this way we find ourselves in a dozen successive scenes, each strongly contrasted with the others. It is the art of the author that he knows exactly how much to tell us without wearying our attention, and is able to make the transition to the next scene a plausible one. (Summary by Edmund Gosse in "Gossip in a Library" <a href="http://www.gutenberg.org/etext/11628)" rel="noopener">http://www.gutenberg.org/etext/11628)</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74538119</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:09:20 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74538119/some_passages_of_the_life_and_death_of_the_right_honourable_john_earl_of_rochester_gilbert_burnet.mp3" length="62382656" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Francis Coventry</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Pompey, the son of Julio and Phyllis, was born A.D. 1735, at Bologna in Italy, a place famous for lap-dogs and sausages." At an early age he was carried away from the boudoir of his Italian mistress by Hillario, an English gentleman illustrious for...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Pompey, the son of Julio and Phyllis, was born A.D. 1735, at Bologna in Italy, a place famous for lap-dogs and sausages." At an early age he was carried away from the boudoir of his Italian mistress by Hillario, an English gentleman illustrious for his gallantries, who brought him to London. The rest of the history is really a chain of social episodes, each closed by the incident that Pompey becomes the property of some fresh person. In this way we find ourselves in a dozen successive scenes, each strongly contrasted with the others. It is the art of the author that he knows exactly how much to tell us without wearying our attention, and is able to make the transition to the next scene a plausible one. (Summary by Edmund Gosse in "Gossip in a Library" <a href="http://www.gutenberg.org/etext/11628)" rel="noopener">http://www.gutenberg.org/etext/11628)</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>7790</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3e577c166ae5519a0de5fbbdccd93543.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ginx's Baby His Birth and Other Misfortunes-Edward Jenkins</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ginx-s-baby-his-birth-and-other-misfortunes-edward-jenkins--74506647</link><description><![CDATA[Pompey, the son of Julio and Phyllis, was born A.D. 1735, at Bologna in Italy, a place famous for lap-dogs and sausages." At an early age he was carried away from the boudoir of his Italian mistress by Hillario, an English gentleman illustrious for his gallantries, who brought him to London. The rest of the history is really a chain of social episodes, each closed by the incident that Pompey becomes the property of some fresh person. In this way we find ourselves in a dozen successive scenes, each strongly contrasted with the others. It is the art of the author that he knows exactly how much to tell us without wearying our attention, and is able to make the transition to the next scene a plausible one. (Summary by Edmund Gosse in "Gossip in a Library" <a href="http://www.gutenberg.org/etext/11628)" rel="noopener">http://www.gutenberg.org/etext/11628)</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74506647</guid><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:08:54 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74506647/ginx_s_baby_his_birth_and_other_misfortunes_edward_jenkins.mp3" length="101163028" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Francis Coventry</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Pompey, the son of Julio and Phyllis, was born A.D. 1735, at Bologna in Italy, a place famous for lap-dogs and sausages." At an early age he was carried away from the boudoir of his Italian mistress by Hillario, an English gentleman illustrious for...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Pompey, the son of Julio and Phyllis, was born A.D. 1735, at Bologna in Italy, a place famous for lap-dogs and sausages." At an early age he was carried away from the boudoir of his Italian mistress by Hillario, an English gentleman illustrious for his gallantries, who brought him to London. The rest of the history is really a chain of social episodes, each closed by the incident that Pompey becomes the property of some fresh person. In this way we find ourselves in a dozen successive scenes, each strongly contrasted with the others. It is the art of the author that he knows exactly how much to tell us without wearying our attention, and is able to make the transition to the next scene a plausible one. (Summary by Edmund Gosse in "Gossip in a Library" <a href="http://www.gutenberg.org/etext/11628)" rel="noopener">http://www.gutenberg.org/etext/11628)</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>12633</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3e577c166ae5519a0de5fbbdccd93543.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Cupid's Cyclopedia-John Cecil Clay, Oliver Herford</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/cupid-s-cyclopedia-john-cecil-clay-oliver-herford--74468227</link><description><![CDATA[Pompey, the son of Julio and Phyllis, was born A.D. 1735, at Bologna in Italy, a place famous for lap-dogs and sausages." At an early age he was carried away from the boudoir of his Italian mistress by Hillario, an English gentleman illustrious for his gallantries, who brought him to London. The rest of the history is really a chain of social episodes, each closed by the incident that Pompey becomes the property of some fresh person. In this way we find ourselves in a dozen successive scenes, each strongly contrasted with the others. It is the art of the author that he knows exactly how much to tell us without wearying our attention, and is able to make the transition to the next scene a plausible one. (Summary by Edmund Gosse in "Gossip in a Library" <a href="http://www.gutenberg.org/etext/11628)" rel="noopener">http://www.gutenberg.org/etext/11628)</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74468227</guid><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 09:08:22 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74468227/cupid_s_cyclopedia_john_cecil_clay_oliver_herford.mp3" length="31674518" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Francis Coventry</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Pompey, the son of Julio and Phyllis, was born A.D. 1735, at Bologna in Italy, a place famous for lap-dogs and sausages." At an early age he was carried away from the boudoir of his Italian mistress by Hillario, an English gentleman illustrious for...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Pompey, the son of Julio and Phyllis, was born A.D. 1735, at Bologna in Italy, a place famous for lap-dogs and sausages." At an early age he was carried away from the boudoir of his Italian mistress by Hillario, an English gentleman illustrious for his gallantries, who brought him to London. The rest of the history is really a chain of social episodes, each closed by the incident that Pompey becomes the property of some fresh person. In this way we find ourselves in a dozen successive scenes, each strongly contrasted with the others. It is the art of the author that he knows exactly how much to tell us without wearying our attention, and is able to make the transition to the next scene a plausible one. (Summary by Edmund Gosse in "Gossip in a Library" <a href="http://www.gutenberg.org/etext/11628)" rel="noopener">http://www.gutenberg.org/etext/11628)</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3955</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3e577c166ae5519a0de5fbbdccd93543.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Vegetable; or, From President to Postman-F. Scott Fitzgerald</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/vegetable-or-from-president-to-postman-f-scott-fitzgerald--74435298</link><description><![CDATA[Pompey, the son of Julio and Phyllis, was born A.D. 1735, at Bologna in Italy, a place famous for lap-dogs and sausages." At an early age he was carried away from the boudoir of his Italian mistress by Hillario, an English gentleman illustrious for his gallantries, who brought him to London. The rest of the history is really a chain of social episodes, each closed by the incident that Pompey becomes the property of some fresh person. In this way we find ourselves in a dozen successive scenes, each strongly contrasted with the others. It is the art of the author that he knows exactly how much to tell us without wearying our attention, and is able to make the transition to the next scene a plausible one. (Summary by Edmund Gosse in "Gossip in a Library" <a href="http://www.gutenberg.org/etext/11628)" rel="noopener">http://www.gutenberg.org/etext/11628)</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74435298</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:08:58 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74435298/vegetable_or_from_president_to_postman_f_scott_fitzgerald.mp3" length="85301629" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Francis Coventry</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Pompey, the son of Julio and Phyllis, was born A.D. 1735, at Bologna in Italy, a place famous for lap-dogs and sausages." At an early age he was carried away from the boudoir of his Italian mistress by Hillario, an English gentleman illustrious for...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Pompey, the son of Julio and Phyllis, was born A.D. 1735, at Bologna in Italy, a place famous for lap-dogs and sausages." At an early age he was carried away from the boudoir of his Italian mistress by Hillario, an English gentleman illustrious for his gallantries, who brought him to London. The rest of the history is really a chain of social episodes, each closed by the incident that Pompey becomes the property of some fresh person. In this way we find ourselves in a dozen successive scenes, each strongly contrasted with the others. It is the art of the author that he knows exactly how much to tell us without wearying our attention, and is able to make the transition to the next scene a plausible one. (Summary by Edmund Gosse in "Gossip in a Library" <a href="http://www.gutenberg.org/etext/11628)" rel="noopener">http://www.gutenberg.org/etext/11628)</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>10652</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3e577c166ae5519a0de5fbbdccd93543.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Station Life in New Zealand-Mary Anne Barker</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/station-life-in-new-zealand-mary-anne-barker--74394839</link><description><![CDATA[Pompey, the son of Julio and Phyllis, was born A.D. 1735, at Bologna in Italy, a place famous for lap-dogs and sausages." At an early age he was carried away from the boudoir of his Italian mistress by Hillario, an English gentleman illustrious for his gallantries, who brought him to London. The rest of the history is really a chain of social episodes, each closed by the incident that Pompey becomes the property of some fresh person. In this way we find ourselves in a dozen successive scenes, each strongly contrasted with the others. It is the art of the author that he knows exactly how much to tell us without wearying our attention, and is able to make the transition to the next scene a plausible one. (Summary by Edmund Gosse in "Gossip in a Library" <a href="http://www.gutenberg.org/etext/11628)" rel="noopener">http://www.gutenberg.org/etext/11628)</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74394839</guid><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:40:31 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74394839/station_life_in_new_zealand_mary_anne_barker.mp3" length="173769381" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Francis Coventry</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Pompey, the son of Julio and Phyllis, was born A.D. 1735, at Bologna in Italy, a place famous for lap-dogs and sausages." At an early age he was carried away from the boudoir of his Italian mistress by Hillario, an English gentleman illustrious for...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Pompey, the son of Julio and Phyllis, was born A.D. 1735, at Bologna in Italy, a place famous for lap-dogs and sausages." At an early age he was carried away from the boudoir of his Italian mistress by Hillario, an English gentleman illustrious for his gallantries, who brought him to London. The rest of the history is really a chain of social episodes, each closed by the incident that Pompey becomes the property of some fresh person. In this way we find ourselves in a dozen successive scenes, each strongly contrasted with the others. It is the art of the author that he knows exactly how much to tell us without wearying our attention, and is able to make the transition to the next scene a plausible one. (Summary by Edmund Gosse in "Gossip in a Library" <a href="http://www.gutenberg.org/etext/11628)" rel="noopener">http://www.gutenberg.org/etext/11628)</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>21699</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3e577c166ae5519a0de5fbbdccd93543.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Charles Simeon-Handley Carr Glyn Moule</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/charles-simeon-handley-carr-glyn-moule--74351501</link><description><![CDATA[Pompey, the son of Julio and Phyllis, was born A.D. 1735, at Bologna in Italy, a place famous for lap-dogs and sausages." At an early age he was carried away from the boudoir of his Italian mistress by Hillario, an English gentleman illustrious for his gallantries, who brought him to London. The rest of the history is really a chain of social episodes, each closed by the incident that Pompey becomes the property of some fresh person. In this way we find ourselves in a dozen successive scenes, each strongly contrasted with the others. It is the art of the author that he knows exactly how much to tell us without wearying our attention, and is able to make the transition to the next scene a plausible one. (Summary by Edmund Gosse in "Gossip in a Library" <a href="http://www.gutenberg.org/etext/11628)" rel="noopener">http://www.gutenberg.org/etext/11628)</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74351501</guid><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 01:28:16 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74351501/charles_simeon_handley_carr_glyn_moule.mp3" length="215575010" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Francis Coventry</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Pompey, the son of Julio and Phyllis, was born A.D. 1735, at Bologna in Italy, a place famous for lap-dogs and sausages." At an early age he was carried away from the boudoir of his Italian mistress by Hillario, an English gentleman illustrious for...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Pompey, the son of Julio and Phyllis, was born A.D. 1735, at Bologna in Italy, a place famous for lap-dogs and sausages." At an early age he was carried away from the boudoir of his Italian mistress by Hillario, an English gentleman illustrious for his gallantries, who brought him to London. The rest of the history is really a chain of social episodes, each closed by the incident that Pompey becomes the property of some fresh person. In this way we find ourselves in a dozen successive scenes, each strongly contrasted with the others. It is the art of the author that he knows exactly how much to tell us without wearying our attention, and is able to make the transition to the next scene a plausible one. (Summary by Edmund Gosse in "Gossip in a Library" <a href="http://www.gutenberg.org/etext/11628)" rel="noopener">http://www.gutenberg.org/etext/11628)</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>26919</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3e577c166ae5519a0de5fbbdccd93543.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ideala-Sarah Grand</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ideala-sarah-grand--74212028</link><description><![CDATA[Pompey, the son of Julio and Phyllis, was born A.D. 1735, at Bologna in Italy, a place famous for lap-dogs and sausages." At an early age he was carried away from the boudoir of his Italian mistress by Hillario, an English gentleman illustrious for his gallantries, who brought him to London. The rest of the history is really a chain of social episodes, each closed by the incident that Pompey becomes the property of some fresh person. In this way we find ourselves in a dozen successive scenes, each strongly contrasted with the others. It is the art of the author that he knows exactly how much to tell us without wearying our attention, and is able to make the transition to the next scene a plausible one. (Summary by Edmund Gosse in "Gossip in a Library" <a href="http://www.gutenberg.org/etext/11628)" rel="noopener">http://www.gutenberg.org/etext/11628)</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74212028</guid><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:09:13 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74212028/ideala_sarah_grand.mp3" length="207168819" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Francis Coventry</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Pompey, the son of Julio and Phyllis, was born A.D. 1735, at Bologna in Italy, a place famous for lap-dogs and sausages." At an early age he was carried away from the boudoir of his Italian mistress by Hillario, an English gentleman illustrious for...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Pompey, the son of Julio and Phyllis, was born A.D. 1735, at Bologna in Italy, a place famous for lap-dogs and sausages." At an early age he was carried away from the boudoir of his Italian mistress by Hillario, an English gentleman illustrious for his gallantries, who brought him to London. The rest of the history is really a chain of social episodes, each closed by the incident that Pompey becomes the property of some fresh person. In this way we find ourselves in a dozen successive scenes, each strongly contrasted with the others. It is the art of the author that he knows exactly how much to tell us without wearying our attention, and is able to make the transition to the next scene a plausible one. (Summary by Edmund Gosse in "Gossip in a Library" <a href="http://www.gutenberg.org/etext/11628)" rel="noopener">http://www.gutenberg.org/etext/11628)</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>25870</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3e577c166ae5519a0de5fbbdccd93543.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Miss Mapp-E. F. Benson</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/miss-mapp-e-f-benson--74165431</link><description><![CDATA[Pompey, the son of Julio and Phyllis, was born A.D. 1735, at Bologna in Italy, a place famous for lap-dogs and sausages." At an early age he was carried away from the boudoir of his Italian mistress by Hillario, an English gentleman illustrious for his gallantries, who brought him to London. The rest of the history is really a chain of social episodes, each closed by the incident that Pompey becomes the property of some fresh person. In this way we find ourselves in a dozen successive scenes, each strongly contrasted with the others. It is the art of the author that he knows exactly how much to tell us without wearying our attention, and is able to make the transition to the next scene a plausible one. (Summary by Edmund Gosse in "Gossip in a Library" <a href="http://www.gutenberg.org/etext/11628)" rel="noopener">http://www.gutenberg.org/etext/11628)</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74165431</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:09:32 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74165431/miss_mapp_e_f_benson.mp3" length="243072976" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Francis Coventry</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Pompey, the son of Julio and Phyllis, was born A.D. 1735, at Bologna in Italy, a place famous for lap-dogs and sausages." At an early age he was carried away from the boudoir of his Italian mistress by Hillario, an English gentleman illustrious for...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Pompey, the son of Julio and Phyllis, was born A.D. 1735, at Bologna in Italy, a place famous for lap-dogs and sausages." At an early age he was carried away from the boudoir of his Italian mistress by Hillario, an English gentleman illustrious for his gallantries, who brought him to London. The rest of the history is really a chain of social episodes, each closed by the incident that Pompey becomes the property of some fresh person. In this way we find ourselves in a dozen successive scenes, each strongly contrasted with the others. It is the art of the author that he knows exactly how much to tell us without wearying our attention, and is able to make the transition to the next scene a plausible one. (Summary by Edmund Gosse in "Gossip in a Library" <a href="http://www.gutenberg.org/etext/11628)" rel="noopener">http://www.gutenberg.org/etext/11628)</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>30354</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3e577c166ae5519a0de5fbbdccd93543.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Bacteria in Daily Life-Grace Coleridge Frankland</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/bacteria-in-daily-life-grace-coleridge-frankland--74120413</link><description><![CDATA[Pompey, the son of Julio and Phyllis, was born A.D. 1735, at Bologna in Italy, a place famous for lap-dogs and sausages." At an early age he was carried away from the boudoir of his Italian mistress by Hillario, an English gentleman illustrious for his gallantries, who brought him to London. The rest of the history is really a chain of social episodes, each closed by the incident that Pompey becomes the property of some fresh person. In this way we find ourselves in a dozen successive scenes, each strongly contrasted with the others. It is the art of the author that he knows exactly how much to tell us without wearying our attention, and is able to make the transition to the next scene a plausible one. (Summary by Edmund Gosse in "Gossip in a Library" <a href="http://www.gutenberg.org/etext/11628)" rel="noopener">http://www.gutenberg.org/etext/11628)</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74120413</guid><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 12:23:21 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74120413/bacteria_in_daily_life_grace_coleridge_frankland.mp3" length="137514004" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Francis Coventry</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Pompey, the son of Julio and Phyllis, was born A.D. 1735, at Bologna in Italy, a place famous for lap-dogs and sausages." At an early age he was carried away from the boudoir of his Italian mistress by Hillario, an English gentleman illustrious for...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Pompey, the son of Julio and Phyllis, was born A.D. 1735, at Bologna in Italy, a place famous for lap-dogs and sausages." At an early age he was carried away from the boudoir of his Italian mistress by Hillario, an English gentleman illustrious for his gallantries, who brought him to London. The rest of the history is really a chain of social episodes, each closed by the incident that Pompey becomes the property of some fresh person. In this way we find ourselves in a dozen successive scenes, each strongly contrasted with the others. It is the art of the author that he knows exactly how much to tell us without wearying our attention, and is able to make the transition to the next scene a plausible one. (Summary by Edmund Gosse in "Gossip in a Library" <a href="http://www.gutenberg.org/etext/11628)" rel="noopener">http://www.gutenberg.org/etext/11628)</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>17172</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3e577c166ae5519a0de5fbbdccd93543.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Judgment of Eve-May Sinclair</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/judgment-of-eve-may-sinclair--73400180</link><description><![CDATA["Judgment of Eve-May Sinclair" delves into the complexities of human nature, exploring themes of morality, choice, and the consequences of our actions. The narrative invites listeners to reflect on the judgments we make about ourselves and others, highlighting the timeless struggle between personal conviction and societal expectations. This thought-provoking work resonates with contemporary audiences as it prompts a reevaluation of our values and decisions in an ever-changing world. By examining these enduring themes, the audiobook offers a rich listening experience that encourages self-reflection and a deeper understanding of the human condition.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73400180</guid><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 18:55:28 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73400180/judgment_of_eve_may_sinclair.mp3" length="32101743" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Francis Coventry</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>"Judgment of Eve-May Sinclair" delves into the complexities of human nature, exploring themes of morality, choice, and the consequences of our actions. The narrative invites listeners to reflect on the judgments we make about ourselves and others,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA["Judgment of Eve-May Sinclair" delves into the complexities of human nature, exploring themes of morality, choice, and the consequences of our actions. The narrative invites listeners to reflect on the judgments we make about ourselves and others, highlighting the timeless struggle between personal conviction and societal expectations. This thought-provoking work resonates with contemporary audiences as it prompts a reevaluation of our values and decisions in an ever-changing world. By examining these enduring themes, the audiobook offers a rich listening experience that encourages self-reflection and a deeper understanding of the human condition.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4009</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3e577c166ae5519a0de5fbbdccd93543.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>History of Pompey the Little - Francis Coventry</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/history-of-pompey-the-little-francis-coventry--72759937</link><description><![CDATA["Pompey, the son of Julio and Phyllis, was born A.D. 1735, at Bologna in Italy, a place famous for lap-dogs and sausages." At an early age he was carried away from the boudoir of his Italian mistress by Hillario, an English gentleman illustrious for his gallantries, who brought him to London. The rest of the history is really a chain of social episodes, each closed by the incident that Pompey becomes the property of some fresh person. In this way we find ourselves in a dozen successive scenes, each strongly contrasted with the others. It is the art of the author that he knows exactly how much to tell us without wearying our attention, and is able to make the transition to the next scene a plausible one. (Summary by Edmund Gosse in "Gossip in a Library" <a href="http://www.gutenberg.org/etext/11628)" rel="noopener">http://www.gutenberg.org/etext/11628)</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72759937</guid><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:48:45 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72759937/history_of_pompey_the_little_francis_coventry.mp3" length="177238545" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Francis Coventry</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>"Pompey, the son of Julio and Phyllis, was born A.D. 1735, at Bologna in Italy, a place famous for lap-dogs and sausages." At an early age he was carried away from the boudoir of his Italian mistress by Hillario, an English gentleman illustrious for...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA["Pompey, the son of Julio and Phyllis, was born A.D. 1735, at Bologna in Italy, a place famous for lap-dogs and sausages." At an early age he was carried away from the boudoir of his Italian mistress by Hillario, an English gentleman illustrious for his gallantries, who brought him to London. The rest of the history is really a chain of social episodes, each closed by the incident that Pompey becomes the property of some fresh person. In this way we find ourselves in a dozen successive scenes, each strongly contrasted with the others. It is the art of the author that he knows exactly how much to tell us without wearying our attention, and is able to make the transition to the next scene a plausible one. (Summary by Edmund Gosse in "Gossip in a Library" <a href="http://www.gutenberg.org/etext/11628)" rel="noopener">http://www.gutenberg.org/etext/11628)</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>22155</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>bologna,coventry,gallantries,hillario,history,little,pompey,satire,sausages,wearying</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3e577c166ae5519a0de5fbbdccd93543.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item></channel></rss>
