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  • Woman and War-Olive Schreiner

    Woman and War-Olive Schreiner
    Aug 24 2026
    Dive into the comedic world of Manasseh da Costa, the charming protagonist of this uproarious novel. As a schnorrer (beggar) navigating the streets of late 18th-century London, Manasseh thrives on the generosity of the Jewish community, believing that aiding the less fortunate is not merely an act of charity but a divine commandment (mitzvah). Proud of his lineage as a descendant of long-established Portuguese Jews, he sees himself as socially superior to the newly arrived Eastern Europeans (Tedesco), including his wealthy patron, Joseph Grobstock. Prepare for a delightful journey as the audacious Manasseh not only champions tolerance and understanding but also ensures he benefits along the way. (Summary by Adrian Praetzellis) Alt-BC Lucy Burgoyne

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    52 min
  • Automobile Girls at Newport-Laura Dent Crane

    Automobile Girls at Newport-Laura Dent Crane
    Aug 23 2026
    Dive into the comedic world of Manasseh da Costa, the charming protagonist of this uproarious novel. As a schnorrer (beggar) navigating the streets of late 18th-century London, Manasseh thrives on the generosity of the Jewish community, believing that aiding the less fortunate is not merely an act of charity but a divine commandment (mitzvah). Proud of his lineage as a descendant of long-established Portuguese Jews, he sees himself as socially superior to the newly arrived Eastern Europeans (Tedesco), including his wealthy patron, Joseph Grobstock. Prepare for a delightful journey as the audacious Manasseh not only champions tolerance and understanding but also ensures he benefits along the way. (Summary by Adrian Praetzellis) Alt-BC Lucy Burgoyne
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    4 ore e 46 min
  • History of the Church of Christ Century IV-Joseph Milner

    History of the Church of Christ Century IV-Joseph Milner
    Aug 22 2026
    Dive into the comedic world of Manasseh da Costa, the charming protagonist of this uproarious novel. As a schnorrer (beggar) navigating the streets of late 18th-century London, Manasseh thrives on the generosity of the Jewish community, believing that aiding the less fortunate is not merely an act of charity but a divine commandment (mitzvah). Proud of his lineage as a descendant of long-established Portuguese Jews, he sees himself as socially superior to the newly arrived Eastern Europeans (Tedesco), including his wealthy patron, Joseph Grobstock. Prepare for a delightful journey as the audacious Manasseh not only champions tolerance and understanding but also ensures he benefits along the way. (Summary by Adrian Praetzellis) Alt-BC Lucy Burgoyne

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    8 ore e 21 min
  • Crome Yellow, Version 2-Aldous Huxley

    Crome Yellow, Version 2-Aldous Huxley
    Aug 21 2026
    Dive into the comedic world of Manasseh da Costa, the charming protagonist of this uproarious novel. As a schnorrer (beggar) navigating the streets of late 18th-century London, Manasseh thrives on the generosity of the Jewish community, believing that aiding the less fortunate is not merely an act of charity but a divine commandment (mitzvah). Proud of his lineage as a descendant of long-established Portuguese Jews, he sees himself as socially superior to the newly arrived Eastern Europeans (Tedesco), including his wealthy patron, Joseph Grobstock. Prepare for a delightful journey as the audacious Manasseh not only champions tolerance and understanding but also ensures he benefits along the way. (Summary by Adrian Praetzellis) Alt-BC Lucy Burgoyne
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    6 ore e 5 min
  • Ideala-Sarah Grand

    Ideala-Sarah Grand
    Aug 20 2026
    Dive into the comedic world of Manasseh da Costa, the charming protagonist of this uproarious novel. As a schnorrer (beggar) navigating the streets of late 18th-century London, Manasseh thrives on the generosity of the Jewish community, believing that aiding the less fortunate is not merely an act of charity but a divine commandment (mitzvah). Proud of his lineage as a descendant of long-established Portuguese Jews, he sees himself as socially superior to the newly arrived Eastern Europeans (Tedesco), including his wealthy patron, Joseph Grobstock. Prepare for a delightful journey as the audacious Manasseh not only champions tolerance and understanding but also ensures he benefits along the way. (Summary by Adrian Praetzellis) Alt-BC Lucy Burgoyne

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    7 ore e 11 min
  • Gentle Grafter-O. Henry

    Gentle Grafter-O. Henry
    Aug 19 2026
    Dive into the comedic world of Manasseh da Costa, the charming protagonist of this uproarious novel. As a schnorrer (beggar) navigating the streets of late 18th-century London, Manasseh thrives on the generosity of the Jewish community, believing that aiding the less fortunate is not merely an act of charity but a divine commandment (mitzvah). Proud of his lineage as a descendant of long-established Portuguese Jews, he sees himself as socially superior to the newly arrived Eastern Europeans (Tedesco), including his wealthy patron, Joseph Grobstock. Prepare for a delightful journey as the audacious Manasseh not only champions tolerance and understanding but also ensures he benefits along the way. (Summary by Adrian Praetzellis) Alt-BC Lucy Burgoyne
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    43 min
  • Clicking of Cuthbert-P. G. Wodehouse

    Clicking of Cuthbert-P. G. Wodehouse
    Aug 18 2026
    Dive into the comedic world of Manasseh da Costa, the charming protagonist of this uproarious novel. As a schnorrer (beggar) navigating the streets of late 18th-century London, Manasseh thrives on the generosity of the Jewish community, believing that aiding the less fortunate is not merely an act of charity but a divine commandment (mitzvah). Proud of his lineage as a descendant of long-established Portuguese Jews, he sees himself as socially superior to the newly arrived Eastern Europeans (Tedesco), including his wealthy patron, Joseph Grobstock. Prepare for a delightful journey as the audacious Manasseh not only champions tolerance and understanding but also ensures he benefits along the way. (Summary by Adrian Praetzellis) Alt-BC Lucy Burgoyne

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    3 ore e 11 min
  • Picture of Dorian Gray (version 2 dramatic reading)-Oscar Wilde

    Picture of Dorian Gray (version 2 dramatic reading)-Oscar Wilde
    Aug 17 2026
    Dive into the comedic world of Manasseh da Costa, the charming protagonist of this uproarious novel. As a schnorrer (beggar) navigating the streets of late 18th-century London, Manasseh thrives on the generosity of the Jewish community, believing that aiding the less fortunate is not merely an act of charity but a divine commandment (mitzvah). Proud of his lineage as a descendant of long-established Portuguese Jews, he sees himself as socially superior to the newly arrived Eastern Europeans (Tedesco), including his wealthy patron, Joseph Grobstock. Prepare for a delightful journey as the audacious Manasseh not only champions tolerance and understanding but also ensures he benefits along the way. (Summary by Adrian Praetzellis) Alt-BC Lucy Burgoyne
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    9 ore e 28 min