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"The Wheat Princess" by Jean Webster is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around an American family, the Copleys, and their experiences as they spend a summer in an...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[07 - Chapter VII. The Wheat Princess by Jean Webster.  <br />"The Wheat Princess" by Jean Webster is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around an American family, the Copleys, and their experiences as they spend a summer in an Italian villa, highlighting themes of wealth, privilege, and social responsibility. The main character, Marcia Copley, is introduced as the charming and spirited daughter of a millionaire wheat magnate, navigating her new life amidst the historical and picturesque backdrop of Castel Vivalanti. At the start of the story, we find Marcia and her aunt arriving at a tea gathering, where she is referred to as "the Wheat Princess" due to her family background. The discussions among the guests reveal the social dynamics and perceptions surrounding Marcia, especially in relation to her wealth and potential marriage prospects. We learn about her family's philanthropic efforts leads to mixed feelings among the attendees. The dialogue vividly sets the stage for the contrast between the Copleys' American millionaire lifestyle and the traditional Italian society they are entering, all while hinting at the complexities of identity, cultural expectations, and personal aspirations that are to unfold as Marcia adapts to her new environment.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>913</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/817a93d45285e18b0b5c7f6be4c25661.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>08 - Chapter VIII. The Wheat Princess by Jean Webster.  </title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/08-chapter-viii-the-wheat-princess-by-jean-webster--73288109</link><description><![CDATA[08 - Chapter VIII. The Wheat Princess by Jean Webster.  <br />"The Wheat Princess" by Jean Webster is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around an American family, the Copleys, and their experiences as they spend a summer in an Italian villa, highlighting themes of wealth, privilege, and social responsibility. The main character, Marcia Copley, is introduced as the charming and spirited daughter of a millionaire wheat magnate, navigating her new life amidst the historical and picturesque backdrop of Castel Vivalanti. At the start of the story, we find Marcia and her aunt arriving at a tea gathering, where she is referred to as "the Wheat Princess" due to her family background. The discussions among the guests reveal the social dynamics and perceptions surrounding Marcia, especially in relation to her wealth and potential marriage prospects. We learn about her family's philanthropic efforts leads to mixed feelings among the attendees. The dialogue vividly sets the stage for the contrast between the Copleys' American millionaire lifestyle and the traditional Italian society they are entering, all while hinting at the complexities of identity, cultural expectations, and personal aspirations that are to unfold as Marcia adapts to her new environment.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73288109</guid><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 17:03:40 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73288109/009_chapter_viii.mp3" length="15628288" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>AudioBooks</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>08 - Chapter VIII. The Wheat Princess by Jean Webster.  
"The Wheat Princess" by Jean Webster is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around an American family, the Copleys, and their experiences as they spend a summer in an...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[08 - Chapter VIII. The Wheat Princess by Jean Webster.  <br />"The Wheat Princess" by Jean Webster is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around an American family, the Copleys, and their experiences as they spend a summer in an Italian villa, highlighting themes of wealth, privilege, and social responsibility. The main character, Marcia Copley, is introduced as the charming and spirited daughter of a millionaire wheat magnate, navigating her new life amidst the historical and picturesque backdrop of Castel Vivalanti. At the start of the story, we find Marcia and her aunt arriving at a tea gathering, where she is referred to as "the Wheat Princess" due to her family background. The discussions among the guests reveal the social dynamics and perceptions surrounding Marcia, especially in relation to her wealth and potential marriage prospects. We learn about her family's philanthropic efforts leads to mixed feelings among the attendees. The dialogue vividly sets the stage for the contrast between the Copleys' American millionaire lifestyle and the traditional Italian society they are entering, all while hinting at the complexities of identity, cultural expectations, and personal aspirations that are to unfold as Marcia adapts to her new environment.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1954</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/817a93d45285e18b0b5c7f6be4c25661.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>09 - Chapter IX. The Wheat Princess by Jean Webster.  </title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/09-chapter-ix-the-wheat-princess-by-jean-webster--73288136</link><description><![CDATA[09 - Chapter IX. The Wheat Princess by Jean Webster.  <br />"The Wheat Princess" by Jean Webster is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around an American family, the Copleys, and their experiences as they spend a summer in an Italian villa, highlighting themes of wealth, privilege, and social responsibility. The main character, Marcia Copley, is introduced as the charming and spirited daughter of a millionaire wheat magnate, navigating her new life amidst the historical and picturesque backdrop of Castel Vivalanti. At the start of the story, we find Marcia and her aunt arriving at a tea gathering, where she is referred to as "the Wheat Princess" due to her family background. The discussions among the guests reveal the social dynamics and perceptions surrounding Marcia, especially in relation to her wealth and potential marriage prospects. We learn about her family's philanthropic efforts leads to mixed feelings among the attendees. The dialogue vividly sets the stage for the contrast between the Copleys' American millionaire lifestyle and the traditional Italian society they are entering, all while hinting at the complexities of identity, cultural expectations, and personal aspirations that are to unfold as Marcia adapts to her new environment.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73288136</guid><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 17:05:20 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73288136/010_chapter_ix.mp3" length="5923840" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>AudioBooks</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>09 - Chapter IX. The Wheat Princess by Jean Webster.  
"The Wheat Princess" by Jean Webster is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around an American family, the Copleys, and their experiences as they spend a summer in an...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[09 - Chapter IX. The Wheat Princess by Jean Webster.  <br />"The Wheat Princess" by Jean Webster is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around an American family, the Copleys, and their experiences as they spend a summer in an Italian villa, highlighting themes of wealth, privilege, and social responsibility. The main character, Marcia Copley, is introduced as the charming and spirited daughter of a millionaire wheat magnate, navigating her new life amidst the historical and picturesque backdrop of Castel Vivalanti. At the start of the story, we find Marcia and her aunt arriving at a tea gathering, where she is referred to as "the Wheat Princess" due to her family background. The discussions among the guests reveal the social dynamics and perceptions surrounding Marcia, especially in relation to her wealth and potential marriage prospects. We learn about her family's philanthropic efforts leads to mixed feelings among the attendees. The dialogue vividly sets the stage for the contrast between the Copleys' American millionaire lifestyle and the traditional Italian society they are entering, all while hinting at the complexities of identity, cultural expectations, and personal aspirations that are to unfold as Marcia adapts to her new environment.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>741</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/817a93d45285e18b0b5c7f6be4c25661.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>10 - Chapter X. The Wheat Princess by Jean Webster.  </title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/10-chapter-x-the-wheat-princess-by-jean-webster--73288161</link><description><![CDATA[10 - Chapter X. The Wheat Princess by Jean Webster.  <br />"The Wheat Princess" by Jean Webster is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around an American family, the Copleys, and their experiences as they spend a summer in an Italian villa, highlighting themes of wealth, privilege, and social responsibility. The main character, Marcia Copley, is introduced as the charming and spirited daughter of a millionaire wheat magnate, navigating her new life amidst the historical and picturesque backdrop of Castel Vivalanti. At the start of the story, we find Marcia and her aunt arriving at a tea gathering, where she is referred to as "the Wheat Princess" due to her family background. The discussions among the guests reveal the social dynamics and perceptions surrounding Marcia, especially in relation to her wealth and potential marriage prospects. We learn about her family's philanthropic efforts leads to mixed feelings among the attendees. The dialogue vividly sets the stage for the contrast between the Copleys' American millionaire lifestyle and the traditional Italian society they are entering, all while hinting at the complexities of identity, cultural expectations, and personal aspirations that are to unfold as Marcia adapts to her new environment.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73288161</guid><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 17:06:56 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73288161/011_chapter_x.mp3" length="12859904" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>AudioBooks</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>10 - Chapter X. The Wheat Princess by Jean Webster.  
"The Wheat Princess" by Jean Webster is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around an American family, the Copleys, and their experiences as they spend a summer in an...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[10 - Chapter X. The Wheat Princess by Jean Webster.  <br />"The Wheat Princess" by Jean Webster is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around an American family, the Copleys, and their experiences as they spend a summer in an Italian villa, highlighting themes of wealth, privilege, and social responsibility. The main character, Marcia Copley, is introduced as the charming and spirited daughter of a millionaire wheat magnate, navigating her new life amidst the historical and picturesque backdrop of Castel Vivalanti. At the start of the story, we find Marcia and her aunt arriving at a tea gathering, where she is referred to as "the Wheat Princess" due to her family background. The discussions among the guests reveal the social dynamics and perceptions surrounding Marcia, especially in relation to her wealth and potential marriage prospects. We learn about her family's philanthropic efforts leads to mixed feelings among the attendees. The dialogue vividly sets the stage for the contrast between the Copleys' American millionaire lifestyle and the traditional Italian society they are entering, all while hinting at the complexities of identity, cultural expectations, and personal aspirations that are to unfold as Marcia adapts to her new environment.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1608</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/817a93d45285e18b0b5c7f6be4c25661.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>11 - Chapter XI. The Wheat Princess by Jean Webster.  </title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/11-chapter-xi-the-wheat-princess-by-jean-webster--73288198</link><description><![CDATA[11 - Chapter XI. The Wheat Princess by Jean Webster.  <br />"The Wheat Princess" by Jean Webster is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around an American family, the Copleys, and their experiences as they spend a summer in an Italian villa, highlighting themes of wealth, privilege, and social responsibility. The main character, Marcia Copley, is introduced as the charming and spirited daughter of a millionaire wheat magnate, navigating her new life amidst the historical and picturesque backdrop of Castel Vivalanti. At the start of the story, we find Marcia and her aunt arriving at a tea gathering, where she is referred to as "the Wheat Princess" due to her family background. The discussions among the guests reveal the social dynamics and perceptions surrounding Marcia, especially in relation to her wealth and potential marriage prospects. We learn about her family's philanthropic efforts leads to mixed feelings among the attendees. The dialogue vividly sets the stage for the contrast between the Copleys' American millionaire lifestyle and the traditional Italian society they are entering, all while hinting at the complexities of identity, cultural expectations, and personal aspirations that are to unfold as Marcia adapts to her new environment.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73288198</guid><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 17:08:53 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73288198/012_chapter_xi.mp3" length="16288768" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>AudioBooks</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>11 - Chapter XI. The Wheat Princess by Jean Webster.  
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"The Wheat Princess" by Jean Webster is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around an American family, the Copleys, and their experiences as they spend a summer in an...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[13 - Chapter XIII. The Wheat Princess by Jean Webster.  <br />"The Wheat Princess" by Jean Webster is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around an American family, the Copleys, and their experiences as they spend a summer in an Italian villa, highlighting themes of wealth, privilege, and social responsibility. The main character, Marcia Copley, is introduced as the charming and spirited daughter of a millionaire wheat magnate, navigating her new life amidst the historical and picturesque backdrop of Castel Vivalanti. At the start of the story, we find Marcia and her aunt arriving at a tea gathering, where she is referred to as "the Wheat Princess" due to her family background. The discussions among the guests reveal the social dynamics and perceptions surrounding Marcia, especially in relation to her wealth and potential marriage prospects. We learn about her family's philanthropic efforts leads to mixed feelings among the attendees. The dialogue vividly sets the stage for the contrast between the Copleys' American millionaire lifestyle and the traditional Italian society they are entering, all while hinting at the complexities of identity, cultural expectations, and personal aspirations that are to unfold as Marcia adapts to her new environment.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1241</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/817a93d45285e18b0b5c7f6be4c25661.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>14 - Chapter XIV. The Wheat Princess by Jean Webster.  </title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/14-chapter-xiv-the-wheat-princess-by-jean-webster--73288311</link><description><![CDATA[14 - Chapter XIV. The Wheat Princess by Jean Webster.  <br />"The Wheat Princess" by Jean Webster is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around an American family, the Copleys, and their experiences as they spend a summer in an Italian villa, highlighting themes of wealth, privilege, and social responsibility. The main character, Marcia Copley, is introduced as the charming and spirited daughter of a millionaire wheat magnate, navigating her new life amidst the historical and picturesque backdrop of Castel Vivalanti. At the start of the story, we find Marcia and her aunt arriving at a tea gathering, where she is referred to as "the Wheat Princess" due to her family background. The discussions among the guests reveal the social dynamics and perceptions surrounding Marcia, especially in relation to her wealth and potential marriage prospects. We learn about her family's philanthropic efforts leads to mixed feelings among the attendees. The dialogue vividly sets the stage for the contrast between the Copleys' American millionaire lifestyle and the traditional Italian society they are entering, all while hinting at the complexities of identity, cultural expectations, and personal aspirations that are to unfold as Marcia adapts to her new environment.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73288311</guid><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 17:14:42 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73288311/015_chapter_xiv.mp3" length="12734464" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>AudioBooks</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>14 - Chapter XIV. The Wheat Princess by Jean Webster.  
"The Wheat Princess" by Jean Webster is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around an American family, the Copleys, and their experiences as they spend a summer in an...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[14 - Chapter XIV. The Wheat Princess by Jean Webster.  <br />"The Wheat Princess" by Jean Webster is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around an American family, the Copleys, and their experiences as they spend a summer in an Italian villa, highlighting themes of wealth, privilege, and social responsibility. The main character, Marcia Copley, is introduced as the charming and spirited daughter of a millionaire wheat magnate, navigating her new life amidst the historical and picturesque backdrop of Castel Vivalanti. At the start of the story, we find Marcia and her aunt arriving at a tea gathering, where she is referred to as "the Wheat Princess" due to her family background. The discussions among the guests reveal the social dynamics and perceptions surrounding Marcia, especially in relation to her wealth and potential marriage prospects. We learn about her family's philanthropic efforts leads to mixed feelings among the attendees. The dialogue vividly sets the stage for the contrast between the Copleys' American millionaire lifestyle and the traditional Italian society they are entering, all while hinting at the complexities of identity, cultural expectations, and personal aspirations that are to unfold as Marcia adapts to her new environment.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1592</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/817a93d45285e18b0b5c7f6be4c25661.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>15 - Chapter XV. The Wheat Princess by Jean Webster.  </title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/15-chapter-xv-the-wheat-princess-by-jean-webster--73288350</link><description><![CDATA[15 - Chapter XV. The Wheat Princess by Jean Webster.  <br />"The Wheat Princess" by Jean Webster is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around an American family, the Copleys, and their experiences as they spend a summer in an Italian villa, highlighting themes of wealth, privilege, and social responsibility. The main character, Marcia Copley, is introduced as the charming and spirited daughter of a millionaire wheat magnate, navigating her new life amidst the historical and picturesque backdrop of Castel Vivalanti. At the start of the story, we find Marcia and her aunt arriving at a tea gathering, where she is referred to as "the Wheat Princess" due to her family background. The discussions among the guests reveal the social dynamics and perceptions surrounding Marcia, especially in relation to her wealth and potential marriage prospects. We learn about her family's philanthropic efforts leads to mixed feelings among the attendees. The dialogue vividly sets the stage for the contrast between the Copleys' American millionaire lifestyle and the traditional Italian society they are entering, all while hinting at the complexities of identity, cultural expectations, and personal aspirations that are to unfold as Marcia adapts to her new environment.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73288350</guid><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 17:16:21 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73288350/016_chapter_xv.mp3" length="12665344" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>AudioBooks</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>15 - Chapter XV. The Wheat Princess by Jean Webster.  
"The Wheat Princess" by Jean Webster is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around an American family, the Copleys, and their experiences as they spend a summer in an...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[15 - Chapter XV. The Wheat Princess by Jean Webster.  <br />"The Wheat Princess" by Jean Webster is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around an American family, the Copleys, and their experiences as they spend a summer in an Italian villa, highlighting themes of wealth, privilege, and social responsibility. The main character, Marcia Copley, is introduced as the charming and spirited daughter of a millionaire wheat magnate, navigating her new life amidst the historical and picturesque backdrop of Castel Vivalanti. At the start of the story, we find Marcia and her aunt arriving at a tea gathering, where she is referred to as "the Wheat Princess" due to her family background. The discussions among the guests reveal the social dynamics and perceptions surrounding Marcia, especially in relation to her wealth and potential marriage prospects. We learn about her family's philanthropic efforts leads to mixed feelings among the attendees. The dialogue vividly sets the stage for the contrast between the Copleys' American millionaire lifestyle and the traditional Italian society they are entering, all while hinting at the complexities of identity, cultural expectations, and personal aspirations that are to unfold as Marcia adapts to her new environment.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1583</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/817a93d45285e18b0b5c7f6be4c25661.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>16 - Chapter XVI. The Wheat Princess by Jean Webster.  </title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/16-chapter-xvi-the-wheat-princess-by-jean-webster--73288372</link><description><![CDATA[16 - Chapter XVI. The Wheat Princess by Jean Webster.  <br />"The Wheat Princess" by Jean Webster is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around an American family, the Copleys, and their experiences as they spend a summer in an Italian villa, highlighting themes of wealth, privilege, and social responsibility. The main character, Marcia Copley, is introduced as the charming and spirited daughter of a millionaire wheat magnate, navigating her new life amidst the historical and picturesque backdrop of Castel Vivalanti. At the start of the story, we find Marcia and her aunt arriving at a tea gathering, where she is referred to as "the Wheat Princess" due to her family background. The discussions among the guests reveal the social dynamics and perceptions surrounding Marcia, especially in relation to her wealth and potential marriage prospects. We learn about her family's philanthropic efforts leads to mixed feelings among the attendees. The dialogue vividly sets the stage for the contrast between the Copleys' American millionaire lifestyle and the traditional Italian society they are entering, all while hinting at the complexities of identity, cultural expectations, and personal aspirations that are to unfold as Marcia adapts to her new environment.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73288372</guid><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 17:18:01 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73288372/017_chapter_xvi.mp3" length="12527616" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>AudioBooks</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>16 - Chapter XVI. The Wheat Princess by Jean Webster.  
"The Wheat Princess" by Jean Webster is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around an American family, the Copleys, and their experiences as they spend a summer in an...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[16 - Chapter XVI. The Wheat Princess by Jean Webster.  <br />"The Wheat Princess" by Jean Webster is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around an American family, the Copleys, and their experiences as they spend a summer in an Italian villa, highlighting themes of wealth, privilege, and social responsibility. The main character, Marcia Copley, is introduced as the charming and spirited daughter of a millionaire wheat magnate, navigating her new life amidst the historical and picturesque backdrop of Castel Vivalanti. At the start of the story, we find Marcia and her aunt arriving at a tea gathering, where she is referred to as "the Wheat Princess" due to her family background. The discussions among the guests reveal the social dynamics and perceptions surrounding Marcia, especially in relation to her wealth and potential marriage prospects. We learn about her family's philanthropic efforts leads to mixed feelings among the attendees. The dialogue vividly sets the stage for the contrast between the Copleys' American millionaire lifestyle and the traditional Italian society they are entering, all while hinting at the complexities of identity, cultural expectations, and personal aspirations that are to unfold as Marcia adapts to her new environment.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1566</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/817a93d45285e18b0b5c7f6be4c25661.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>17 - Chapter XVII. The Wheat Princess by Jean Webster.  </title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/17-chapter-xvii-the-wheat-princess-by-jean-webster--73288416</link><description><![CDATA[17 - Chapter XVII. The Wheat Princess by Jean Webster.  <br />"The Wheat Princess" by Jean Webster is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around an American family, the Copleys, and their experiences as they spend a summer in an Italian villa, highlighting themes of wealth, privilege, and social responsibility. The main character, Marcia Copley, is introduced as the charming and spirited daughter of a millionaire wheat magnate, navigating her new life amidst the historical and picturesque backdrop of Castel Vivalanti. At the start of the story, we find Marcia and her aunt arriving at a tea gathering, where she is referred to as "the Wheat Princess" due to her family background. The discussions among the guests reveal the social dynamics and perceptions surrounding Marcia, especially in relation to her wealth and potential marriage prospects. We learn about her family's philanthropic efforts leads to mixed feelings among the attendees. The dialogue vividly sets the stage for the contrast between the Copleys' American millionaire lifestyle and the traditional Italian society they are entering, all while hinting at the complexities of identity, cultural expectations, and personal aspirations that are to unfold as Marcia adapts to her new environment.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73288416</guid><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 17:19:51 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73288416/018_chapter_xvii.mp3" length="10866688" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/7d21c812-8fe6-44d6-a5ce-bb21c3681dbb/7d21c812-8fe6-44d6-a5ce-bb21c3681dbb.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/7d21c812-8fe6-44d6-a5ce-bb21c3681dbb/7d21c812-8fe6-44d6-a5ce-bb21c3681dbb.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/7d21c812-8fe6-44d6-a5ce-bb21c3681dbb/7d21c812-8fe6-44d6-a5ce-bb21c3681dbb.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>AudioBooks</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>17 - Chapter XVII. The Wheat Princess by Jean Webster.  
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