https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-william-dean-howells-library--7190052enFictionPublic domainhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1066daab13e6b2cc0d1dd959ccefeda2.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-william-dean-howells-library--7190052Wed, 16 Sep 2026 18:31:58 +0000William Dean HowellsGood Old Classicsfeeds@spreaker.comIn these unabridged readings of William Dean Howells, the listener is invited into drawing rooms, countinghouses, city streets, and quiet chambers of conscience, where ordinary lives reveal their most extraordinary meanings. Here are stories of...falsed87cca00-56d8-527f-a35e-025383524085serialhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lady-of-the-aroostook-chapter-i--73081964https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73081964Tue, 21 Jul 2026 06:52:35 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which a quiet morning in a Northern Massachusetts farmhouse unfolds with an elderly couple and their young niece preparing for a poignant departure that stirs conflicting emotions of hope and reluctance. The scene is tenderly set with homely...867false11fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lady-of-the-aroostook-chapter-ii--73081972https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73081972Tue, 21 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which Lydia and her grandfather navigate the bustling and somewhat rough environs of Boston’s docks in search of a ship named the Aroostook, encountering the kindly and hearty Captain Jenness who offers reassurance and companionship on the eve of...1610false12fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lady-of-the-aroostook-chapter-iii--73081969https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73081969Wed, 22 Jul 2026 18:30:04 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which the young Lydia settles into her spacious cabin aboard the Aroostook, unfolding the snug comforts of her quarters and engaging in a gentle exchange with the boy steward Thomas, whose eager kindness and tales of the crew bring a modest warmth...942false13fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lady-of-the-aroostook-chapter-iv--73081973https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73081973Thu, 23 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which the early morning calm of a summer voyage is gently disturbed by the quiet arrival of unexpected passengers aboard the Aroostook, as the heroine observes the world with a mingling of wonder and unease. Amid the vivid impressions of life on...429false14fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lady-of-the-aroostook-chapter-v--73081978https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73081978Fri, 24 Jul 2026 18:30:04 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which a round of considerate yet quietly uneasy reflection takes place over Lydia’s impending voyage, as her family and the minister deliberate her solitary position among strangers and her admirable self-reliance. The conversation, marked by the...736false15fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lady-of-the-aroostook-chapter-vi--73081987https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73081987Sat, 25 Jul 2026 18:30:04 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which Lydia Blood, with a composed and somewhat proud reserve, breakfasts amidst a group of young men aboard a ship, while subtle social tensions and judgements unfold regarding her unexpected presence and that of a troublesome new passenger named...1019false16fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lady-of-the-aroostook-chapter-vii--73081985https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73081985Sun, 26 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which two friends, Staniford and Dunham, share contemplative reflections on ambition, identity, and the nature of society as they journey towards Europe, their conversation revealing varied aspirations and quietly affectionate familiarity. They...844false17fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lady-of-the-aroostook-chapter-viii--73081977https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73081977Mon, 27 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which the young men recover from the weariness of voyage and find themselves drawn into gentle companionship with Lydia, a tender and inexperienced girl whose quiet fascination with the sea and its simple creatures awakens a protective kindness in...1225false18fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lady-of-the-aroostook-chapter-ix--73081966https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73081966Tue, 28 Jul 2026 18:30:04 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which a voyage aboard the Aroostook unfolds under fair skies, bringing together a varied company whose attentions and pastimes gently centre upon young Lydia, whose quiet dignity and unstudied charm spark thoughtful musings among her companions....1643false19fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lady-of-the-aroostook-chapter-x--73081976https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73081976Wed, 29 Jul 2026 18:30:04 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which the young lady Lydia reveals a surprising and captivating talent that captivates the company aboard ship, prompting reflections upon her quiet charm and latent powers. Meanwhile, amid a Sunday gathering for worship, loyalties and beliefs...957false110fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lady-of-the-aroostook-chapter-xi--73081974https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73081974Thu, 30 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which two solitary souls, joined by the silver illumination of the moonlight upon the deck, engage in a delicate and wistful parley that reveals the tender intricacies of their character and social constraints. Their gentle communion carries the...924false111fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lady-of-the-aroostook-chapter-xii--73081980https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73081980Fri, 31 Jul 2026 18:30:04 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which contemplative Staniford wrestles with the complexities of his evolving feelings for Lydia, while his friend Dunham confesses anxieties over unintended intimacies between himself and the young lady, prompting delicate negotiations of...1050false112fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lady-of-the-aroostook-chapter-xiii--73081986https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73081986Sat, 01 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which a delicate tension unfolds among the passengers aboard the Aroostook, as music draws Lydia and Hicks into an intimate companionship that sets others to reflection and quiet rivalry. The interplay of tenderness and restraint colours a twilight...794false113fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lady-of-the-aroostook-chapter-xiv--73081984https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73081984Sun, 02 Aug 2026 18:30:04 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which Mr. Staniford wrestles with his feelings of jealousy and protectiveness towards Lydia as they share a thoughtful and tender walk upon the ship’s deck, their conversation weaving between earnest self-reflection and playful banter. Meanwhile,...1482false114fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lady-of-the-aroostook-chapter-xv--73081975https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73081975Mon, 03 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which the changeless calm of the voyage gives way to a tempest that mirrors the growing estrangement between Staniford and Lydia, while the restless motions of the sea become a stage for silent tensions and uneasy companionship. The arrival at...786false115fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lady-of-the-aroostook-chapter-xvi--73081979https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73081979Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:30:04 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which the company aboard the Aroostook must confront the disquieting presence of Hicks, whose inebriation and disorderly conduct cast a shadow upon their voyage and stir uneasy reflections on respectability and self-control. The episode unfolds...1078false116fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lady-of-the-aroostook-chapter-xvii--73081982https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73081982Wed, 05 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which the aftermath of a daring rescue aboard ship reveals the complexities of gratitude, social judgment, and personal struggle among the passengers, particularly through Staniford’s reluctant guardianship of the troubled Hicks. The once...1080false117fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lady-of-the-aroostook-chapter-xviii--73081983https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73081983Thu, 06 Aug 2026 18:30:04 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which the quiet tensions of travel and past deeds subtly surface among the ship’s company, casting a soft light on the complexities of honour, judgement, and the delicate dance of acquaintance and estrangement. The voyage unfolds with measured,...1222false118fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lady-of-the-aroostook-chapter-xix--73081988https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73081988Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:30:05 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which a delicate conversation transpires between two souls navigating the fragile terrain of trust and burgeoning affection, where one confesses the tender stirrings of love despite inner doubts and societal complexities. The discourse unfolds with...920false119fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lady-of-the-aroostook-chapter-xx--73081989https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73081989Sat, 08 Aug 2026 18:30:06 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which a young American woman and her companion share intimate conversations beneath the Italian autumn sky, exploring the delicate differences in their views on women's freedoms and the loyal affections they bear to their homeland. Their growing...333false120fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lady-of-the-aroostook-chapter-xxi--73081990https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73081990Sun, 09 Aug 2026 18:30:07 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which the travellers arrive in Trieste with an air of restrained farewell and unspoken sentiment, leaving one gentleman burdened with regret over his silence to the lady he admires. Amidst the bustle of departure and a mishap to a friend, he...650false121fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lady-of-the-aroostook-chapter-xxii--73081981https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73081981Mon, 10 Aug 2026 18:30:05 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which Lydia arrives at the hotel in Trieste and is warmly attended by an elderly Italian woman sent by her aunt, setting in motion a journey filled with cultural curiosities and genteel observations. Amidst the charming strangeness of her passage...729false122fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lady-of-the-aroostook-chapter-xxiii--73081970https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73081970Tue, 11 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which Lydia arrives in Venice and navigates the subtle social expectations and curiosities of her aunt Josephine's circle, encountering the delicate artifice of European manners, church-going customs, and cultural nuances that contrast sharply with...2215false123fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lady-of-the-aroostook-chapter-xxiv--73081965https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73081965Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:30:04 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which Lydia finds herself under the watchful and somewhat sardonic eye of her aunt Mrs. Erwin, who imparts her worldly wisdom on European social customs and the perils of appearances, while the young girl wrestles with uneasy reflections on a...1323false124fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lady-of-the-aroostook-chapter-xxv--73081968https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73081968Thu, 13 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which Mrs. Erwin wrestles with the unsettling arrival of Lydia alone with three young men, while she and her husband debate American delicacy and propriety in contrast with English expectations. Throughout the afternoon and evening, Mrs. Erwin...969false125fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lady-of-the-aroostook-chapter-xxvi--73081967https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73081967Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:30:04 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which two gentlemen contemplate the complications of a delayed letter and the tender uncertainties of love, weighed heavily by misunderstandings and the burden of unspoken feelings. A meeting fraught with reproach and revelation unfolds, as a young...1413false126fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lady-of-the-aroostook-chapter-xxvii--73081971https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73081971Sat, 15 Aug 2026 18:30:02 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which a modest wedding takes place in Venice, marked by the quiet support of familiar friends and the practical wisdom of a new bride, while the lingering impressions of rural America cast a gently sober light upon the young couple’s return home....1018false127fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/coast-of-bohemia-chapter-1--73082071https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73082071Sun, 16 Aug 2026 18:30:04 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which the bustling scene of the Pymantoning County Agricultural Society’s annual fair unfolds under a radiant September sky, its trotting-matches drawing a crowd absorbed in the silent tension of the races, while boys vend refreshments and young...357false22fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/coast-of-bohemia-introductory-sketch--73082075https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73082075Sun, 16 Aug 2026 18:30:04 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which a whimsical book, resembling a self-aware child, recounts its own curious genesis from a simple idea sparked at a county fair to a fuller story shaped by secretive inquiries and affectionate embellishments. It reveals with gentle humour the...386false21fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/coast-of-bohemia-chapter-3--73082070https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73082070Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which the young and somewhat somber Ludlow, a student of art, stumbles upon a tender domestic scene amid the Fine Arts Department, where a fiery young girl named Cornelia and her gentle mother reveal their quiet aspirations and anxieties through a...389false24fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/coast-of-bohemia-chapter-2--73082077https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73082077Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which Ludlow strolls through the Pymantoning County Fair with an artist’s eye, seeking beauty in the simple and festive moments of rural life, only to be confronted by the uninspiring and often tasteless exhibits in the Fine Arts Department. His...334false23fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/coast-of-bohemia-chapter-5--73082073https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73082073Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which Ludlow returns from the fair to find himself engaged in a lively and affectionate discourse with the Burtons about the artistic talents and social standing of a local mother and daughter, set against the backdrop of village life and its...803false26fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/coast-of-bohemia-chapter-4--73082074https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73082074Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:30:04 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which a young art student’s crude sketches draw the gentle but sobering attention of a kindly visitor who counsels her mother on the harsh realities and slim prospects of an artistic career, especially for a woman. Their conversation reveals a...517false25fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/coast-of-bohemia-chapter-6--73082072https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73082072Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:30:05 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which Ludlow returns to the city to pursue his art amidst mixed reviews and slow progress, while Cornelia’s youthful encounters and discarded aspirations gently reveal the subtle stirrings of her character’s quiet struggles. The unfolding intimacy...469false27fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/coast-of-bohemia-chapter-7--73082084https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73082084Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:30:05 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which Cornelia emerges from a severe illness transformed, gaining both a gentler disposition and renewed ambition to pursue art and teaching with sincere diligence. Under the watchful and kindly eyes of Mrs. Burton and her mother, she contemplates...506false28fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/coast-of-bohemia-chapter-8--73082080https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73082080Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which a young woman wrestles with the decision to pursue her artistic ambitions in New York, navigating the tender pragmatisms and quiet hopes of those around her. The gentle interplay of encouragement and restraint paints a delicate portrait of...409false29fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/coast-of-bohemia-chapter-9--73082087https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73082087Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which the gentle rhythms of September find Mrs Saunders beset by the lingering demands of her fall work and the bittersweet shadow of Cornelia’s impending departure for New York, their mutual reluctance softened by familiar tenderness. Amidst the...430false210fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/coast-of-bohemia-chapter-11--73082081https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73082081Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which Mr. Ludlow arrives fashionably late to a dinnertime gathering characterised by gentle wit and social camaraderie, where his tardiness becomes the subject of light-hearted banter and friendly admonishment. Through this convivial scene, the...521false212fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/coast-of-bohemia-chapter-10--73082079https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73082079Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:30:04 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which a young lady arriving in the bustling chaos of New York City finds refuge in the quiet sanctuary of a ladies’ waiting-room, where the kindly janitress imparts kindly wisdom born of many watching and waiting souls. At last joined by her...642false211fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/coast-of-bohemia-chapter-13--73082078https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73082078Sat, 22 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which Cornelia finds herself sketching a plaster hand in a narrow art studio corridor, where she meets the quirky and talkative Charmian Maybough, a fellow student with a provocative imagination and a fondness for cold tea. Their cautious exchange...484false214fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/coast-of-bohemia-chapter-12--73082096https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73082096Sat, 22 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which a young woman, firm in her ambition and quietly determined, ventures into the rigorous world of artistic study with a mixture of hope and pride in the institutions shaped by women before her. She confronts the appraisal of her work and takes...511false213fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/coast-of-bohemia-chapter-14--73082076https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73082076Sun, 23 Aug 2026 18:30:05 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which Cornelia encounters the singular Charmian Maybough, whose vivacious spirit and tales of art-school rigour and society contrast with Cornelia's own quiet pride and homesickness, setting the tone for her new and exacting life within the...553false215fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/coast-of-bohemia-chapter-15--73082090https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73082090Sun, 23 Aug 2026 18:30:05 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which Cornelia embarks upon her first week at the Synthesis, gradually becoming acquainted with its austere disciplines and the varied temperaments of its students, from earnest to frivolous, each bearing their own hopes and hardships beneath a...568false216fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/coast-of-bohemia-chapter-17--73082086https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73082086Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which Cornelia visits Mrs. Maybough's elegant apartment in the Mandan Flats, where she is warmly welcomed by Charmian and led through richly appointed rooms that contrast sharply with Charmian’s own artistic studio, a haven of creative disorder and...754false218fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/coast-of-bohemia-chapter-16--73082089https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73082089Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which Cornelia takes up residence in a modest New York boarding-house, adjusting to its cramped quarters and the curious rhythms of its inhabitants; meanwhile, she receives an unexpected visit from Charmian Maybough and her mother, revealing the...902false217fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/coast-of-bohemia-chapter-19--73082083https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73082083Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:30:02 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which the genteel company gathers around Mrs. Maybough’s tea, where Charmian adopts the solemn guise of an Egyptian slave and Cornelia observes the mingling of artful personalities, including the urbane Mr. Plaisdell and the imposing Ludlow, whose...679false220fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/coast-of-bohemia-chapter-18--73082092https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73082092Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:30:02 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which Cornelia visits the refined yet somewhat transient circle of Mrs Maybough, a woman whose life has been marked by travel, social ambition, and a certain genteel weariness. The gathering reveals the comings and goings of a class caught between...295false219fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/coast-of-bohemia-chapter-20--73082085https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73082085Wed, 26 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which Cornelia finds herself the unwelcome subject of circulating gossip at the Synthesis, much of it spun by Charmian, leading to a vexing distraction from her artistic pursuits and social discomfort. She reluctantly agrees to visit Mrs. Westley...599false221fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/coast-of-bohemia-chapter-21--73082088https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73082088Wed, 26 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which Cornelia and Charmian join Mrs. Westley for a visit to Ludlow’s studio, where the fervour of impressionist art and lively discourse intertwine in an atmosphere both intimate and quietly charged. They leave with thoughtful reflection and a...669false222fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/coast-of-bohemia-chapter-23--73082094https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73082094Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:30:02 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which Cornelia wrestles with the lingering shadows of a painful encounter and seeks refuge in the familiar rhythms of city life, only to find her thoughts irresistibly drawn back to it, and to Mr. Ludlow who unexpectedly offers her a remarkable...755false224fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/coast-of-bohemia-chapter-22--73082082https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73082082Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which Cornelia unexpectedly encounters a familiar past acquaintance under uncomfortably close circumstances, prompting a mixture of revulsion and reluctant civility. The evening unfolds with Mr. Dickerson's boisterous conviviality and surprising...652false223fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/coast-of-bohemia-chapter-25--73082091https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73082091Fri, 28 Aug 2026 18:30:02 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which an artist, striving to capture the elusive character of a young woman, paints her in her own studio, observing closely the interplay of her personality and the artistic environment they cultivate with their companions. Amidst their artistic...1233false226fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/coast-of-bohemia-chapter-24--73082102https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73082102Fri, 28 Aug 2026 18:30:02 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which Cornelia is visited by Ludlow with a surprising proposal regarding a portrait of Charmian Maybough, leading to a delicate negotiation of intentions and feelings between the three parties. Charmian herself arrives early one Sunday, carrying...508false225fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/coast-of-bohemia-chapter-27--73082098https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73082098Sat, 29 Aug 2026 18:30:02 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which Mr. Ludlow confesses his artistic failure in capturing Miss Maybough’s portrait and offers encouragement to Cornelia Saunders in her own painting endeavours, amidst the delicate social intricacies surrounding their acquaintances. The evening...921false228fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/coast-of-bohemia-chapter-26--73082093https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73082093Sat, 29 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which a candid critique of youthful artistic endeavours unfolds, with Wetmore appraising the talents and ambitions of two young women and offering pointed advice to Ludlow about his own painting, all amid a lively discussion of beauty’s essence in...670false227fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/coast-of-bohemia-chapter-29--73082101https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73082101Sun, 30 Aug 2026 18:30:02 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which Cornelia faces the difficult task of distancing herself from an unwelcome presence in her life, managing her strained emotions with a delicate balance of fortitude and occasional bursts of levity, all under the devoted gaze of Charmian. Her...790false230fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/coast-of-bohemia-chapter-28--73082099https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73082099Sun, 30 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which Cornelia wrestles with a vexing blend of wounded pride and reluctant affection as she encounters familiar faces and old grievances, finding temporary reprieve in the theatre’s enchantments and a visitor’s unexpected return. Yet, amid...582false229fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/coast-of-bohemia-chapter-30--73082095https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73082095Mon, 31 Aug 2026 18:30:02 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which Cornelia finds herself entangled in the more bohemian and capricious circles of Charmian and Wetmore, while tentatively resuming her artistic pursuits under Ludlow's critical eye, though her feelings and the shifting social dynamics leave her...721false231fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/coast-of-bohemia-chapter-31--73082100https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73082100Mon, 31 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which Cornelia grapples with the complexities of her feelings and the unintended impressions she may have given to Ludlow, confronting her own innocence and guilelessness with a painfully honest self-examination. In the quiet solitude of her room,...452false232fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/coast-of-bohemia-chapter-33--73082106https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73082106Tue, 01 Sep 2026 18:30:03 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which Cornelia Saunders wrestles with the demands of her artistic ambitions and the hesitant encouragement of those around her, particularly Mr. Ludlow and Mrs. Westley, who perceive her growing weariness beneath a facade of determination. Though...369false234fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/coast-of-bohemia-chapter-32--73082109https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73082109Tue, 01 Sep 2026 18:30:03 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which Cornelia wrestles with the uneasy duality of heartache and duty, seeking in work and friendship a way to endure the heavy burden of her own remorse. Charmian, with affectionate candour, embraces Cornelia’s tragedy as a profound romance,...462false233fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/coast-of-bohemia-chapter-34--73082103https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73082103Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:30:02 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which Cornelia, grappling with the quiet disappointment of her picture’s rejection, finds unexpected solace in the tender and tentative rekindling of affection with Ludlow, whose own contrition and devoted admiration offer a balm to her wounded...578false235fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/coast-of-bohemia-chapter-35--73082105https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73082105Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:30:03 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which the delicate tensions of a tender engagement unfold with unspoken fears and withheld confidences between Cornelia and Ludlow, casting a subtle shadow upon their outward happiness. Meanwhile, the lively and colourful atmosphere of an art...602false236fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/coast-of-bohemia-chapter-36--73082107https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73082107Thu, 03 Sep 2026 18:30:02 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which Cornelia receives an unexpected letter that unsettles her deeply, and Charmian offers comfort with both practical counsel and affectionate companionship. They spend the night in quiet vigil, navigating the delicate interplay of sorrow and...580false237fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/coast-of-bohemia-chapter-37--73082097https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73082097Thu, 03 Sep 2026 18:30:03 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which, amid the quiet solemnity of a studio touched by early sunlight, two young women rouse themselves from a shared weariness and confront the unyielding tasks of nourishment and correspondence with a mixture of despair and resolve. The arrival...402false238fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/coast-of-bohemia-chapter-38--73082104https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73082104Fri, 04 Sep 2026 18:30:02 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which Mr. Ludlow visits Miss Saunders and encounters a tender and awkward exchange that unearths delicate truths previously concealed between them, set against the gentle backdrop of a morning visit. The conversation unfolds with honest confessions...621false239fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/coast-of-bohemia-chapter-39--73082108https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73082108Fri, 04 Sep 2026 18:30:03 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which the newlyweds Ludlow and Cornelia strive to weave their artistic lives together amid the gentle validation and subtle critique of their circle, as Ludlow’s latest work prompts a delicate dance between public reception and private...601false240fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/little-swiss-sojourn-second-paper--73092429https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73092429Sat, 05 Sep 2026 18:30:03 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which the seasons turn quietly upon the Swiss lakeside villages, revealing the sober toil and communal rhythms of the vintage and elections, set against the ancient castles and enduring freedoms of the Vaud. The narrative gently unfolds scenes of...3110false32fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/little-swiss-sojourn-first-paper--73092430https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73092430Sat, 05 Sep 2026 18:30:03 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which an American sojourner and his companions arrive amid the autumnal rains of the Vaud region, finding both charm and hardship in the local vineyards, the quaint pension, and the stoic Swiss villagers, all set against the backdrop of the ancient...2811false31fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/my-mark-twain-chapter-2--73092487https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73092487Sun, 06 Sep 2026 18:30:02 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which a convivial Boston lunch brings together an assembly of literary spirits including Clemens, whose delight in the company and wit brightens the gathering despite its divergence from the expected decorum of such occasions. Subsequently, in the...417false42fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/my-mark-twain-chapter-1--73092481https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73092481Sun, 06 Sep 2026 18:30:03 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which the narrator recalls his first meeting with Samuel L. Clemens in a Boston office, capturing the formidable presence and vivid character of the man behind the pen name Mark Twain, distinguished by his flair for dramatic costume and a...429false41fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/my-mark-twain-chapter-3--73092484https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73092484Mon, 07 Sep 2026 18:30:02 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which the author recounts his frequent visits to Mark Twain’s Hartford home, where late-night conversations reveal the depth of Clemens’s intellect, humour, and tender devotion to his remarkable wife, whose kindness and quiet strength shaped their...725false43fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/my-mark-twain-chapter-4--73092488https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73092488Mon, 07 Sep 2026 18:30:02 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which the author recalls the various retreats and rooms Mark Twain claimed for his literary and convivial pursuits, from a lofty billiard-room warmed against the chill to a once luxurious study transformed into a school-room for his children....721false44fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/my-mark-twain-chapter-5--73092485https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73092485Tue, 08 Sep 2026 18:30:02 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which the narrative gently unfolds the cordial and accommodating relationship between Clemens and the editor of The Atlantic Monthly, revealing the author's willing submission to editorial discretion and the genial interplay with his family’s...363false45fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/my-mark-twain-chapter-6--73092482https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73092482Tue, 08 Sep 2026 18:30:03 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which the narrator recounts the earnest and joyous collaboration with Clemens on a theatrical continuation of Colonel Sellers, revealing both the playful creativity and the stubborn challenges encountered in bringing the play to the stage. The tale...713false46fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/my-mark-twain-chapter-8--73092504https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73092504Wed, 09 Sep 2026 18:30:02 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which the narrator shares intimate reflections on Mark Twain’s candid honesty about his past and steadfast disbelief in orthodox Christian doctrines, revealing a man both deeply sincere and compassionately humane. The account gently unfolds amidst...499false48fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/my-mark-twain-chapter-7--73092483https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73092483Wed, 09 Sep 2026 18:30:03 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which a meeting is recounted between Mark Twain and the poet Matthew Arnold, capturing a moment charged with mutual intrigue amid the polite society of Hartford. The vivid description of Clemens’s striking presence conveys a man whose singular...213false47fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/my-mark-twain-chapter-9--73092486https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73092486Thu, 10 Sep 2026 18:30:03 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which the delicate and nuanced character of Clemens is observed with a discerning eye, revealing a man at once tender and fierce, who shields his affection with refined restraint and harbours a deep, conscientious humanity beneath a guise of...447false49fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/my-mark-twain-chapter-10--73092489https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73092489Thu, 10 Sep 2026 18:30:03 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which the author fondly recalls the hospitable Hartford home of his dear friend, its warm gatherings, and the latter's amusing nightly rituals to combat sleeplessness; and together they set out with anticipation for the centennial celebrations at...760false410fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/my-mark-twain-chapter-12--73092490https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73092490Fri, 11 Sep 2026 18:30:02 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which the narrator recalls an evening enlivened by Mark Twain's robust appetite and inexhaustible cigar smoking, revealing his fondness for long walks and his resistance to the Cambridge literary circle's more fastidious approval. The narrative...573false412fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/my-mark-twain-chapter-11--73092492https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73092492Fri, 11 Sep 2026 18:30:02 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which the narrator reflects upon the depth of Clemens’s affectionate trust despite his frequent disappointments and recounts moments of his quiet moral courage and compassion for the working man. The account softly reveals Clemens’s profound...383false411fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/my-mark-twain-chapter-13--73092491https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73092491Sat, 12 Sep 2026 18:30:03 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which the intimate correspondence between Clemens and the narrator reveals the former’s romantic yet realistic nature, alongside his fondness for the social and convivial gatherings in Boston that celebrated literary and personal camaraderie. The...581false413fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/my-mark-twain-chapter-14--73092495https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73092495Sat, 12 Sep 2026 18:30:03 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which the weary Mark Twain reluctantly renounces lecturing yet remains drawn to its residual pleasures, concocting plans for staged readings that falter as others' waning enthusiasm and his own travels intervene. His steadfast sense of honour...733false414fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/my-mark-twain-chapter-16--73092493https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73092493Sun, 13 Sep 2026 18:30:03 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which an afternoon’s peaceful view from a Cambridge library window is interrupted by the startling sight of a woman entering the water with intention ill at ease, compelling two friends to undertake the delicate duty of guiding her to safety with a...353false416fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/my-mark-twain-chapter-15--73092494https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73092494Sun, 13 Sep 2026 18:30:03 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which the convivial gatherings of The Atlantic Monthly contributors provide a backdrop for a well-intentioned but ill-fated attempt at humour by Clemens, whose carefully prepared speech involving revered literary figures meets an unexpectedly...818false415fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/my-mark-twain-chapter-17--73092496https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73092496Mon, 14 Sep 2026 18:30:03 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which the narrative takes us to the years when Clemens resided abroad in Germany, marked by intermittent correspondence and his mingling with royalty, yet revealing his disdain for mere social distinctions and his acute appreciation for sincere...861false417fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/my-mark-twain-chapter-18--73092497https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73092497Mon, 14 Sep 2026 18:30:03 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which the narrator recalls a memorable dinner in New York that revealed Mark Twain’s deepening scepticism towards human nature, manifesting in his mordant humour and the quaint invention of the Human Race Luncheon Club. This episode further delves...475false418fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/my-mark-twain-chapter-19--73092499https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73092499Tue, 15 Sep 2026 18:30:02 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which the ever-restless spirit of Clemens is portrayed through his zealous ventures in inventing and investing, revealing a man whose enthusiasm for progress often outpaced practicality and profitability. His generous disposition and yearning to...521false419fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/my-mark-twain-chapter-20--73092501https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73092501Tue, 15 Sep 2026 18:30:02 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which the Clemenses, having settled unostentatiously in a spacious Riverdale home, find renewed companionship and spirited discourse amidst the rhythms of a middle youth, while navigating the shifts in their fortunes and habits. The conversation...333false420fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/my-mark-twain-chapter-22--73092498https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73092498Wed, 16 Sep 2026 18:30:02 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which the author recounts a summer shared near the sea with Clemens, during which they exchanged manuscripts and discussed literary projects amidst the poignant circumstance of Mrs Clemens's illness, and later reflects upon Clemens's meticulous...857false422fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/my-mark-twain-chapter-21--73092503https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73092503Wed, 16 Sep 2026 18:30:03 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which the narrator recounts the evolving patterns of his friendship with Clemens, marked by visits across America and Europe amid the author’s frequent travels and familial obligations; together they navigate the rigours of social calls in Paris...671false421full