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--7190052Tue, 03 Nov 2026 18:30:15 +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...671false421fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/my-mark-twain-chapter-23--73092500https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73092500Thu, 17 Sep 2026 18:30:03 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which the charming idiosyncrasies of Clemens’s dress and demeanour are tenderly observed, from his bold adoption of white serge and occasional top-hat to his pride in academic robes that reflect both honour and a whimsical spirit. The narrative...475false423fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/my-mark-twain-chapter-24--73092502https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73092502Fri, 18 Sep 2026 18:30:03 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which the narrator tenderly recounts his final days with his dear friend at Stormfield, capturing the gentle habits and heartfelt passions that marked his character. Through reflective admiration, he portrays a man of noble spirit and profound...422false424fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rise-of-silas-lapham-chapter-1--73092917https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73092917Sat, 19 Sep 2026 18:30:03 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which the steady and industrious Colonel Silas Lapham grants an earnest journalist a candid insight into the origins and virtues of his mineral paint enterprise, interspersed with anecdotes of family, hardship, and the indomitable spirit of his...2573false51fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rise-of-silas-lapham-chapter-2--73092923https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73092923Sat, 19 Sep 2026 18:30:03 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which the prosperous but socially inexperienced Lapham family contemplates their place in Boston society and the possibility of moving to a more fashionable neighbourhood, all against a backdrop of quiet domestic routines and nascent ambitions....1833false52fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rise-of-silas-lapham-chapter-3--73092916https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73092916Sun, 20 Sep 2026 18:30:03 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which Colonel Lapham and his wife begin the construction of their new house on the New Land, guided by an architect whose modern ideas unsettle the Colonel’s traditional notions, while small domestic dramas and a chance encounter with Mr. Rogers...1173false53fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rise-of-silas-lapham-chapter-4--73092920https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73092920Sun, 20 Sep 2026 18:30:03 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which the steadfast bonds of the Lapham marriage are revealed through their quietly complicated shared history, marked by both partnership and unspoken grief, as they navigate the progress of building a new home together. The narrative gently...1640false54fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rise-of-silas-lapham-chapter-5--73092926https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73092926Mon, 21 Sep 2026 18:30:02 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which a young man returns home, engaging in a thoughtful conversation with his father about clothing, ambition, and the curious merits of a certain Colonel Lapham, whose brusque manner and newfound wealth provoke reflections on society and...1278false55fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rise-of-silas-lapham-chapter-6--73092927https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73092927Mon, 21 Sep 2026 18:30:02 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which a young man named Corey returns from Texas and tentatively proposes to join Colonel Lapham’s mineral paint business, impressing the Colonel with his earnest belief and linguistic skills despite initial skepticism. They depart for a seaside...1459false56fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rise-of-silas-lapham-chapter-8--73092918https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73092918Tue, 22 Sep 2026 18:30:03 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which Mrs Corey arrives unexpectedly in Boston to discuss her son Tom's new engagement with the Lapham family and the mineral paint business, revealing the quiet worries and resigned hopes intertwined within their family dynamics. Meanwhile,...1823false58fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rise-of-silas-lapham-chapter-7--73092919https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73092919Tue, 22 Sep 2026 18:30:03 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which Colonel Silas Lapham casually introduces Mr. Corey to the family, stirring quiet curiosity and conjecture about the young man's true intentions amidst the genteel household's familiar banter and gentlemanly debates on literature. Meanwhile,...1085false57fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rise-of-silas-lapham-chapter-9--73092922https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73092922Wed, 23 Sep 2026 18:30:03 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which the industrious Colonel Lapham reflects on the nature of business aptitude and the social distinctions that temper his interactions with his clerk, Bromfield Corey's son, while Irene Lapham finds herself quietly enchanted by this gentleman’s...2217false59fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rise-of-silas-lapham-chapter-10--73092931https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73092931Wed, 23 Sep 2026 18:30:03 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which Bromfield Corey resumes his methodical life in the languid Boston summer, marked by quiet reflections and the slow passage of days, while Silas Lapham embarks on ambitious alterations to his new house, mingling aesthetic delight with...1389false510fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rise-of-silas-lapham-chapter-11--73092921https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73092921Thu, 24 Sep 2026 18:30:03 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which Mr. Corey resolves to bridge the social distance with Colonel Lapham by visiting his office, where an uneasy acquaintance quickly blossoms into mutual respect through genuine recognition of industry and character, despite social differences....2210false511fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rise-of-silas-lapham-chapter-12--73092924https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73092924Thu, 24 Sep 2026 18:30:03 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which the Corey family returns from their summer sojourn and quietly contemplates the delicate new acquaintance their son has formed with the Laphams, a family of simple means but considerable ambition, setting the gentle wheels of social diplomacy...2049false512fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rise-of-silas-lapham-chapter-14--73092925https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73092925Fri, 25 Sep 2026 18:30:03 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which Colonel Lapham and his family attend a dinner at the venerable Corey residence, where conversations range from architecture and charity to literature and the fading heroism of war, providing Lapham with both moments of social triumph and...2640false514fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rise-of-silas-lapham-chapter-13--73092935https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73092935Fri, 25 Sep 2026 18:30:03 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which the Coreys resolve to host a dinner for the Laphams as a gesture of gratitude, navigating the intricate social labyrinth of Boston society and the delicate sensibilities involved in such an invitation. Meanwhile, the Lapham family...1878false513fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rise-of-silas-lapham-chapter-15--73092932https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73092932Sat, 26 Sep 2026 18:30:03 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which Silas Lapham confronts the painful aftermath of a public embarrassment, seeking understanding and reprieve from young Corey, whose conflicted loyalties and social prejudices cast a subtle but powerful shadow across their interaction. The...569false515fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rise-of-silas-lapham-chapter-16--73092933https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73092933Sat, 26 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which a young man visits a lady of the Lapham household and, after a hesitant greeting, finds himself engaged in a delicate and earnest exchange of feelings that unsettle them both. The evening’s quiet is pierced by urgent confessions and secretive...1108false516fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rise-of-silas-lapham-chapter-17--73092928https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73092928Sun, 27 Sep 2026 18:30:03 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which the quiet morning at the Lapham household is unsettled by a visit from Mr Corey and a delicate revelation that stirs tension between two sisters, their mother torn between comprehension and despair. The gentle domestic rhythms are marked by...1176false517fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rise-of-silas-lapham-chapter-18--73092940https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73092940Sun, 27 Sep 2026 18:30:03 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which Mr and Mrs Lapham take a sombre autumnal drive to grapple with a perplexing and tender family matter, their conversation unfolding amidst the vivid hues of the season and punctuated by moments of heartfelt agitation and sorrow. Seeking...1146false518fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rise-of-silas-lapham-chapter-20--73092930https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73092930Mon, 28 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which the Lapham family grapples with the strains of health and disquiet, while Silas sets out on a business journey laden with the shadow of Milton K. Rogers’s financial misadventures. Meanwhile, Bromfield Corey and his wife confront the delicate...1541false520fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rise-of-silas-lapham-chapter-19--73092929https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73092929Mon, 28 Sep 2026 18:30:05 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which the Lapham family confronts the heavy truths of affection and misunderstanding, with the tender complexities of sisters’ hearts laid bare as they grapple quietly amidst the disquiet of their home. The delicate negotiations of loyalty and love...1800false519fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rise-of-silas-lapham-chapter-22--73092938https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73092938Tue, 29 Sep 2026 18:30:02 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which the household is quietly beset by financial anxieties that weigh heavily on the once-spirited Colonel Lapham, stirring a tender if tremulous effort among his family to rally support and morale despite the darkening clouds. There is a delicate...618false522fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rise-of-silas-lapham-chapter-21--73092937https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73092937Tue, 29 Sep 2026 18:30:03 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which Silas Lapham returns from a long and troubled absence, confronting a web of financial anxieties and an uneasy reckoning with his partner Rogers, whose dealings have cast a shadow over his affairs. The evening draws on with the quiet yet...1073false521fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rise-of-silas-lapham-chapter-24--73092934https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73092934Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:30:03 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which we witness the slow unravelling of Colonel Lapham’s fortunes, marked by the interplay of hope, pride, and the heavy weight of impending loss within his family. The narrative gently unfolds amid their intimate reflections and difficult...2091false524fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rise-of-silas-lapham-chapter-23--73092939https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73092939Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:30:03 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which Colonel Lapham wrestles with the heavy consequences of financial missteps, facing a strained household and unsettling entanglements with those who lean upon him, while the snows deepen and the city’s winter life hums on unnoticed around his...1873false523fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rise-of-silas-lapham-chapter-26--73092936https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73092936Thu, 01 Oct 2026 18:30:02 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which the industrious Silas Lapham wrestles with a pressing financial dilemma that compels him to reconsider his hastily made plans, while his wife, torn between reproach and sympathy, confronts the unexpected presence of a young typist whose...1964false526fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rise-of-silas-lapham-chapter-25--73092941https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73092941Thu, 01 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which Colonel Lapham confronts the ruin left by fire and wrestles with offers and entanglements laid before him by scheming parties from West Virginia and England, amid weary reflections upon fortune, honour, and trust. The day dwindles into night...2480false525fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rise-of-silas-lapham-chapter-27--73092942https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73092942Fri, 02 Oct 2026 18:30:02 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which the Lapham family confronts the sober realities of financial ruin and strained relations, as Penelope contemplates her uncertain future amid a complex web of love and social expectation, while Silas Lapham resolves to meet his downfall with a...2679false527fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/indian-summer-chapter-2--75398966https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75398966Sat, 03 Oct 2026 18:30:04 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which Mr. Colville, strolling upon the Ponte Vecchio, is gently accosted by the elegant Mrs. Bowen and her young daughter, leading to a most agreeable and thoughtful conversation steeped in the charm of Florentine life. Their exchange, light yet...1017false62fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/indian-summer-chapter-1--75398965https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75398965Sat, 03 Oct 2026 18:30:05 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which Mr Colville, lately estranged from his newspaper and the public life of Des Vaches, finds himself contemplatively detached amidst the fading splendours of Florence's Ponte Vecchio, reflecting upon the missed fervours of his former career and...1079false61fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/indian-summer-chapter-3--75398967https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75398967Sun, 04 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which a gentleman of mature years reflects with gentle regret on past misunderstandings and finds himself drawn once more into society’s subtle intrigues amid the gracious surroundings of a Florentine soirée. His evening unfolds in quiet exchanges...1433false63fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/indian-summer-chapter-4--75398968https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75398968Sun, 04 Oct 2026 18:30:04 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which a well-bred evening in Florence unfolds through the gentle exchanges of Colville, Mrs. Bowen, and the charming young Miss Graham, whose lively conversation and candid reflections on youth, American identity, and the passage of time reveal the...1279false64fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/indian-summer-chapter-5--75398969https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75398969Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:30:05 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which Colville, returning to society after long absence, finds himself enmeshed in the gentle rhythms and subtle dramas of Florentine life, where the passage of time and the fragility of human feeling are quietly observed amid the city's rich...1250false65fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/indian-summer-chapter-6--75398970https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75398970Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:30:05 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which a gentleman, Colville, is taken under the wing of two American ladies to a Florentine ball, where the older society mingles with the charms of youth and the intricacies of dance, and he discovers both the grace and the merciless judgments of...1490false66fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/indian-summer-chapter-8--75398972https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75398972Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:30:05 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which the languid Florentine winter envelops the city in a gentle pause, as Colville acquaints himself anew with its muted Carnival festivities and the subtle social dances of expatriates and artists amid the softly fading grandeur of Palazzo...2299false68fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/indian-summer-chapter-7--75398971https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75398971Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:30:06 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which Mr. Colville resolves to engage his mind with the architecture and history of Florence, finding solace and encouragement in the earnestness of an elderly scholar, while navigating the delicate social encounters that brush against his quiet...2565false67fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/indian-summer-chapter-9--75398973https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75398973Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:30:05 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which the gentle stir of Carnival adventure draws the party into the masked gaiety of a Florentine veglione, where discreet risks and whispered confessions colour the night with a blend of youthful enchantment and cautious propriety. Amid swirling...1748false69fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/indian-summer-chapter-10--75398975https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75398975Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:30:05 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which Colville visits Mrs. Bowen at Palazzo Pinti and navigates a delicate atmosphere thick with unspoken tensions and ironic civility, while sharing a playful moment of storytelling with the younger girls. Mrs. Bowen's measured counsel reveals her...1100false610fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/indian-summer-chapter-11--75398976https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75398976Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:30:04 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which Mr. Colville reflects with a rueful heart upon his recent missteps and seeks counsel from the venerable Mr. Waters, whose calm and thoughtful discourse touches upon youth, age, and the nature of social amusements, while Colville navigates the...2730false611fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/indian-summer-chapter-12--75398977https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75398977Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:30:05 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which Colville, burdened by a recent unpleasantness and a sudden shortage of money, hastens to leave Florence yet finds himself detained by circumstance and unexpected encounters. His restless evening unfolds with a mingling of regret, poignant...839false612fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/indian-summer-chapter-13--75398978https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75398978Fri, 09 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which the troubled Imogene wrestles with her feelings and a sense of obligation towards Mr. Colville, while Mrs. Bowen delicately navigates the uncertain social proprieties that bind them all; and Mr. Colville, in turn, finds himself compelled to...1614false613fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/indian-summer-chapter-14--75398979https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75398979Fri, 09 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which Mr. Colville finds himself wandering the tranquil yet evocative gardens of Florence, steeped in a reflective melancholy that mingles spring's delicate bloom with the shadow of past sorrows, and encounters old acquaintances whose charms and...1339false614fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/indian-summer-chapter-15--75398980https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75398980Sat, 10 Oct 2026 18:30:04 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which the delicate dynamics of affection and duty unfold within the quiet chamber of Mrs. Bowen’s home, as Colville and Imogene face the sober reality of their liaison beneath the watchful eyes of propriety and family concerns. Here, the tender...1827false615fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/indian-summer-chapter-16--75398981https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75398981Sat, 10 Oct 2026 18:30:04 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which Mr Colville navigates delicate conversations with Mrs Bowen and young Imogene, as they grapple with the nature of their engagement and the social expectations that surround it, all under the subtly watchful eye of the household. Amid moments...2277false616fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/indian-summer-chapter-18--75398983https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75398983Sun, 11 Oct 2026 18:30:04 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which the gentle intricacies of society and tender human frailties unfold amidst the softened air of returning spring at Palazzo Pinti, as Colville contemplates the nuances of affection, duty, and ill-favoured attachments with a careful eye and a...1592false618fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/indian-summer-chapter-17--75398982https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75398982Sun, 11 Oct 2026 18:30:05 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which Mr. Colville, venturing more boldly into the youthful gaieties of society for Imogene’s sake, finds himself wearied yet bemused by the late hours and the tacit conflicts woven among old affection and new attachment. The delicate balance of...1104false617fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/indian-summer-chapter-19--75398985https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75398985Mon, 12 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which the delicate balance of affection and duty shows itself in the conversations between Colville, Imogene, and Mrs. Bowen, revealing the subtle tensions and unspoken thoughts that permeate their interactions. Imogene wrestles with her earnest...948false619fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/indian-summer-chapter-20--75398986https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75398986Mon, 12 Oct 2026 18:30:04 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which a party of Americans in Italy navigates the delicate terrain of personal relationships and unspoken tensions amid the enchanting landscape and ancient ruins of Fiesole. The afternoon unfolds with poignant exchanges and subtle conflicts,...2250false620fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/indian-summer-chapter-21--75398987https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75398987Tue, 13 Oct 2026 18:30:04 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which Mr. Colville awakens in a Florentine palazzo after a grievous accident to find himself tended with quiet devotion, and receives a visit from Imogene’s mother, who, with a clear and measured tone, reveals the true nature of Imogene’s feelings...891false621fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/indian-summer-chapter-22--75398988https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75398988Tue, 13 Oct 2026 18:30:05 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which Colville seeks to reconcile his present repose with the shadows of past mistakes amid the warm and languid atmosphere of Florence, finding solace in quiet companionship and the devoted affection of young Effie and her mother. Through a candid...1177false622fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/indian-summer-chapter-23--75398989https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75398989Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which Mr. Colville, newly recovered and adorned in summery finery, makes a visit to Mrs. Bowen’s charming household where quiet domestic pleasures and subtle tensions mingle amid the fading Florentine sunset. Their tender and troubled conversation...1178false623fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/indian-summer-chapter-24--75398990https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75398990Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:30:04 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which the narrative delicately recounts the concluding chapters of a summer spent under Italian skies, wherein a civil and ecclesiastical ceremony quietly knits two lives together amidst gentle social intrigues and the tender complexities of...237false624fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/venetian-life-chapter-1-venice-in-venice--75398994https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75398994Thu, 15 Oct 2026 18:30:04 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which the narrator takes us behind the romanticised veil of Venice to reveal a city marked less by fanciful legend than by sober realities, where political strife and the shadow of foreign rule foreclose the gaiety once so famed. He observes with...1709false71fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/venetian-life-chapter-2-arrival-and-first-days-in-venice--75398995https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75398995Thu, 15 Oct 2026 18:30:04 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which the narrator recounts his first arrival in Venice under the spell of its mysterious and enchanting night, experiencing a city both resplendent and melancholy, suffused with a timeless beauty that quickly captivates even a weary traveller. As...1212false72fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/venetian-life-chapter-3-winter-in-venice--75398996https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75398996Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which the author observes the harshness and unaccustomed severity of Venetian winter, detailing the stoic endurance of its people, their peculiar domestic arrangements against the cold, and the communal habits shaped by this unyielding season. He...1230false73fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/venetian-life-chapter-4-comincia-far-caldo--75398997https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75398997Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which the heart of Venice pulses around the majestic Piazza San Marco, a place where the city’s eternal grace and social tapestry unfold with an enchanting blend of architecture, music, and human idleness. The season’s change from bleak winter to...1379false74fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/venetian-life-chapter-5-opera-and-theatres--75398998https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75398998Sat, 17 Oct 2026 18:30:04 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which the fading splendour of Venetian theatres is observed with a tender melancholy, revealing a genteel yet diminished public appetite that still cherishes opera and the theatrical arts amid societal unrest. The lively and often charming...1269false75fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/venetian-life-chapter-6-venetian-dinners-and-diners--75398999https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75398999Sat, 17 Oct 2026 18:30:05 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which the peculiar habits of Venetian dining life are gently examined, revealing a city where temperance and social custom intertwine to create a distinctive rhythm of meals and companionship, far removed from the convivial excesses familiar to...851false76fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/venetian-life-chapter-7-housekeeping-in-venice--75399000https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75399000Sun, 18 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which the curious intricacies of Venetian household life are gently unfolded, from the peculiarities of lodging and the brisk custom of daily purchases to the charming presence of a capable serving-woman named Giovanna and her colourful family who...2866false77fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/venetian-life-chapter-8-the-balcony-on-the-grand-canal--75399001https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75399001Sun, 18 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which the enchanting and timeless charm of Venice is lovingly unfolded through vivid descriptions of its canals, palaces, and daily life from a balcony on the Grand Canal, capturing the city’s melancholic beauty and the gentle transfiguration of...1198false78fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/venetian-life-chapter-9-a-day-break-ramble--75399002https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75399002Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:30:04 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which a solitary early riser wanders through the serene streets and waking markets of Venice, finding delight in simple encounters and the soft stirrings of a city about to rouse. The quiet charm of dawn reveals a vivid and intimate side of...533false79fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/venetian-life-chapter-10-the-mouse--75399003https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75399003Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:30:04 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which a peculiar little man known as the Mouse, whose fragile appearance belies a steadfast character, crosses the narrator’s path on a journey through northern Italy, revealing the harsh realities faced by craftsmen out of work in a land where...586false710fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/venetian-life-chapter-11-churches-and-pictures--75399004https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75399004Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which the contemplative voyager muses upon the subtle enchantments and occasional absurdities of Venetian churches, their art, and ceremonies, capturing the ineffable impression of masterpieces and the peculiar human and feline personalities that...1646false711fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/venetian-life-chapter-12-some-islands-of-the-lagoons--75399005https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75399005Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:30:04 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which we are gently carried over the iridescent waters of the Venetian lagoons, exploring the quiet islands that wear their histories like faded jewels—San Clemente’s ivy-clad convent, the industrious glassworks of Murano, and the ancient, almost...1823false712fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/venetian-life-chapter-14-the-ghetto-and-the-jews-of-venice--75399007https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75399007Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which the author leads us through the historic Venetian Ghetto, tracing the evolution of Jewish life from enforced segregation and stigma to a more enlightened coexistence marked by mutual respect and cultural contribution. Amidst curious anecdotes...1023false714fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/venetian-life-chapter-13-the-armenians--75399006https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75399006Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:30:04 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which we make the acquaintance of the serene Armenian monks of San Lazzaro, whose island convent blooms with Eastern culture, scholarship, and a gentle hospitality that softly bridges worlds. Their studious lives and the earnest education of...1077false713fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/venetian-life-chapter-16-commerce--75399009https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75399009Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:30:04 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which the evolution of Venetian commerce is traced with reflective admiration and a touch of lament, as the city’s maritime enterprise once flourished through shrewd diplomacy, monopolies, and far-reaching trade, only to decline amid rivalry,...1798false716fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/venetian-life-chapter-15-some-memorable-places--75399008https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75399008Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:30:05 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which the narrator meanders through the historical byways of Venice, pausing to reflect upon the timeworn Servite Convent linked to Paolo Sarpi and the curious mingling of decay and reverence that clings to its ruins. Alongside, the humble...1574false715fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/venetian-life-chapter-17-venetian-holidays--75399010https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75399010Fri, 23 Oct 2026 18:30:05 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which the splendid and numerous public festivals of Venice are examined with delicate regard to their historical origins, allegorical significance, and the social character they instilled in the Republic’s people, illustrating a city where civic...3045false717fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/venetian-life-chapter-18-christmas-holidays--75399012https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75399012Fri, 23 Oct 2026 18:30:05 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which the festive season in Venice is observed with a gentle solemnity rather than boisterous revelry, marked by distinctive customs such as exchanging gifts of mustard, fish, and mandorlato, and by the communal attendance at midnight mass in...1084false718fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/venetian-life-chapter-19-love-making-and-marrying-baptisms-and-burials--75399014https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75399014Sat, 24 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which the author reflects with gentle irony upon the practical and often public nature of Venetian courtship, marriage, baptism, and funerary customs—tracing the evolution from mercantile transactions to the more romantic yet still circumscribed...1865false719fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/venetian-life-chapter-20-venetian-traits-and-characters--75399015https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75399015Sat, 24 Oct 2026 18:30:05 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which the unique customs, characters, and daily life of Venetian gondoliers and common folk are gently unfolded, revealing a populace marked by amiable simplicity, lingering traditions, and a curious mingling of humour and pathos amidst their toils...2725false720fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/venetian-life-chapter-21-society--75399017https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75399017Sun, 25 Oct 2026 18:30:04 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which the intricate social fabric of Venice is delicately unfurled, revealing a society steeped in Byzantine heritage, marked by rigid proprieties, subtle hypocrisies, and a peculiar blend of gentility and coarseness that colours every interaction....3596false721fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/venetian-life-chapter-22-our-last-year-in-venice--75399019https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75399019Sun, 25 Oct 2026 18:30:04 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which the author reflects upon the final year spent in the Palazzo Giustiniani, a grand yet quietly fading residence overlooking the Grand Canal, where the remnants of Venice's noble past mingle with the melancholic rhythms of modern life under...3112false722fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/annie-kilburn-chapter-1--75399023https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75399023Mon, 26 Oct 2026 18:30:04 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which Annie Kilburn, newly bereaved and bearing a quiet strength shaped by years abroad and devoted care for her father, resolves to leave the comfortable familiarity of Rome and Washington to return to a small Massachusetts town called Hatboro’....389false81fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/annie-kilburn-chapter-2--75399024https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75399024Mon, 26 Oct 2026 18:30:04 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which Annie Kilburn returns to her native land burdened with a solemn earnestness that contrasts the buoyant expectations of those around her, and reflects upon the deep-rooted ideals and doubts that have shaped her restless spirit. Amidst the...370false82fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/annie-kilburn-chapter-3--75399025https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75399025Tue, 27 Oct 2026 18:30:04 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which Miss Kilburn returns to the quaint village of Hatboro' and reflects on its blend of old charm and new progress, particularly pondering the unexpected character and reception of a soldiers' monument she once helped to commission. She...1193false83fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/annie-kilburn-chapter-4--75399026https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75399026Tue, 27 Oct 2026 18:30:04 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which Annie Kilburn returns to her childhood home and discovers it preserved in a state of meticulous order yet marked by a chilly distance that unsettles her heart and highlights the slow passage of time and changing relationships. She reunites...903false84fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/annie-kilburn-chapter-5--75399027https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75399027Wed, 28 Oct 2026 18:30:02 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which Annie Kilburn, returned to her native Hatboro', wrestles with the uneasy consciousness of her changed prospects and the seeming indifference of the community, while encountering the earnest Mr Brandreth who seeks her support for a socially...1900false85fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/annie-kilburn-chapter-6--75399028https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75399028Wed, 28 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which Annie Kilburn receives a visit from the solemn and thoughtful minister, Mr. Peck, and they engage in a candid discussion about a proposed Social Union intended to benefit the working people, exploring the barriers of social class and the...1011false86fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/annie-kilburn-chapter-7--75399029https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75399029Thu, 29 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which Annie Kilburn, stirred by a fresh clear morning after a tempest, finds herself compelled to assert a quiet dissent against Mr. Peck’s absent-minded philanthropy, while Mrs. Munger—clad resolutely in leather and purpose—enlists her aid in...967false87fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/annie-kilburn-chapter-8--75399031https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75399031Thu, 29 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which Annie Kilburn is reintroduced to the familiar yet quietly evolving world of Hatboro' through the firm and ceremonious hospitality of Mr. Gerrish, whose industrious nature and strict principles underlie a spirited discussion about the proposed...1946false88fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/annie-kilburn-chapter-9--75399032https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75399032Fri, 30 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which Mrs. Munger, with her usual sturdy determination, endeavours to rally support for a proposed social event amid the subtle disapproval of certain acquaintances, including the indolent yet candid Mrs. Wilmington, whose past and principles...623false89fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/annie-kilburn-chapter-x--75399033https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75399033Fri, 30 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which Annie navigates the peculiar and somewhat theatrical world of the South Hatboro' summer colony, observing the affectations and earnest social manoeuvrings surrounding an upcoming theatrical entertainment. Amid ornate cottages and delicate...827false810fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/annie-kilburn-chapter-12--75399035https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75399035Sat, 31 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which Annie receives a visit from the Northwick sisters and spends an afternoon with Lyra Wilmington, who introduces her to the workings of the family stocking mill and offers insights into her unconventional marriage. The day reveals a delicate...761false812fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/annie-kilburn-chapter-11--75399034https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75399034Sat, 31 Oct 2026 18:30:04 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which Annie Kilburn visits the humble home of the Putney family and encounters their earnest struggles and hopes, while engaging in thoughtful discourse about the social divisions and moral complexities of Hatboro'. The evening unfolds through...2670false811fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/annie-kilburn-chapter-13--75399036https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75399036Sun, 01 Nov 2026 18:30:03 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which Miss Kilburn observes the subtle shifts in her hometown’s social and intellectual fabric, finding herself both intrigued and dismayed by its changing character and her own uncertain place within it. Her earnest efforts to aid the ailing...1018false813fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/annie-kilburn-chapter-14--75399037https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75399037Sun, 01 Nov 2026 18:30:03 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which Annie Kilburn, finding herself more at ease with the socially elevated than with those she seeks to aid, endeavours to advance the cause of the Social Union while grappling with her own doubts and the peculiar reticence of Mr. Peck, a...1047false814fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/annie-kilburn-chapter-15--75399038https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75399038Mon, 02 Nov 2026 18:30:04 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which the languid sweep of summer colours the scene for a thoughtfully arranged outdoor Shakespearean production, with Mr Brandreth's earnest devotion to the theatricals casting a gentle light on the social dynamics among the participants....622false815fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/annie-kilburn-chapter-16--75399039https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75399039Mon, 02 Nov 2026 18:30:04 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which the village of South Hatboro' gathers beneath the glow of electric lights to witness a quaint and earnest theatrical performance on a tennis-court, enlivened by local camaraderie and the intrigues of social seating. Annie Kilburn finds...519false816fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/annie-kilburn-chapter-17--75399040https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75399040Tue, 03 Nov 2026 18:30:04 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which the social union celebrates the success of a theatrical performance, drawing together townsfolk of varied stations for an evening of congenial hospitality and reflective conversation. The mingling of characters reveals subtle nuances of their...680false817fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/annie-kilburn-chapter-18--75399041https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75399041Tue, 03 Nov 2026 18:30:04 +0000William Dean HowellsIn which Mrs. Munger hosts a lively social gathering intended to bridge divides, yet the evening reveals the tensions and frailties underlying the town's attempts at unity, especially through the erratic return of Mr. Putney. Amidst mixed amusements...795false818full