Episodi

  • Master of Ballantrae-Robert Louis Stevenson

    Master of Ballantrae-Robert Louis Stevenson
    Oct 10 2026
    "Master of Ballantrae" by Robert Louis Stevenson is a gripping tale of rivalry, betrayal, and the complexities of human nature set against the backdrop of 18th-century Scotland. The story explores themes of loyalty and the consequences of ambition, delving into the lives of two brothers torn apart by their contrasting desires and moral choices. This enduring narrative resonates today as it examines the darker aspects of familial bonds and the pursuit of power, reminding listeners of the timeless struggle between good and evil within us all. Stevenson's masterful storytelling and rich character development invite reflection on the human condition, making this audiobook a compelling experience for modern audiences.

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    8 ore e 46 min
  • Home and the World-Rabindranath Tagore

    Home and the World-Rabindranath Tagore
    Sep 12 2026
    "Home and the World" by Rabindranath Tagore explores the intricate relationship between personal identity and the broader socio-political landscape. Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century India, the narrative delves into themes of nationalism, love, and the clash between tradition and modernity. Tagore's profound insights into human emotions and societal conflicts resonate deeply today, as individuals grapple with their own identities amid global challenges. The book's exploration of the tension between home and the outside world offers timeless reflections on belonging and the quest for understanding. This enduring classic invites listeners to reflect on their own connections to family, culture, and the world at large.
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    7 ore e 19 min
  • House by the Side of the Road-Sam Walter Foss

    House by the Side of the Road-Sam Walter Foss
    Aug 30 2026
    North and South is set in the fictional industrial town of Milton in the North of England. Forced to leave her home in the tranquil rural south, Margaret Hale settles with her parents in Milton where she witnesses the brutal world wrought by the industrial revolution and employers and workers clashing in the first organized strikes. Sympathetic to the poor whose courage and tenacity she admires and among whom she makes friends, she clashes with John Thornton, a cotton mill manufacturer who belongs to the nouveaux riches and whose contemptuous attitude to workers Margaret despises. (Summary from Wikipedia)
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    43 min
  • Commonplace Day-Thomas Hardy

    Commonplace Day-Thomas Hardy
    Aug 29 2026
    North and South is set in the fictional industrial town of Milton in the North of England. Forced to leave her home in the tranquil rural south, Margaret Hale settles with her parents in Milton where she witnesses the brutal world wrought by the industrial revolution and employers and workers clashing in the first organized strikes. Sympathetic to the poor whose courage and tenacity she admires and among whom she makes friends, she clashes with John Thornton, a cotton mill manufacturer who belongs to the nouveaux riches and whose contemptuous attitude to workers Margaret despises. (Summary from Wikipedia)
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    34 min
  • France At War On the Frontier of Civilization-Rudyard Kipling

    France At War On the Frontier of Civilization-Rudyard Kipling
    Aug 28 2026
    North and South is set in the fictional industrial town of Milton in the North of England. Forced to leave her home in the tranquil rural south, Margaret Hale settles with her parents in Milton where she witnesses the brutal world wrought by the industrial revolution and employers and workers clashing in the first organized strikes. Sympathetic to the poor whose courage and tenacity she admires and among whom she makes friends, she clashes with John Thornton, a cotton mill manufacturer who belongs to the nouveaux riches and whose contemptuous attitude to workers Margaret despises. (Summary from Wikipedia)
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    1 ora e 42 min
  • Hermann and Dorothea-Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

    Hermann and Dorothea-Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
    Aug 27 2026
    North and South is set in the fictional industrial town of Milton in the North of England. Forced to leave her home in the tranquil rural south, Margaret Hale settles with her parents in Milton where she witnesses the brutal world wrought by the industrial revolution and employers and workers clashing in the first organized strikes. Sympathetic to the poor whose courage and tenacity she admires and among whom she makes friends, she clashes with John Thornton, a cotton mill manufacturer who belongs to the nouveaux riches and whose contemptuous attitude to workers Margaret despises. (Summary from Wikipedia)
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    2 ore e 30 min
  • Havelok the Dane A Legend of Old Grimsby and Lincoln-Charles Watts Whistler

    Havelok the Dane A Legend of Old Grimsby and Lincoln-Charles Watts Whistler
    Aug 26 2026
    North and South is set in the fictional industrial town of Milton in the North of England. Forced to leave her home in the tranquil rural south, Margaret Hale settles with her parents in Milton where she witnesses the brutal world wrought by the industrial revolution and employers and workers clashing in the first organized strikes. Sympathetic to the poor whose courage and tenacity she admires and among whom she makes friends, she clashes with John Thornton, a cotton mill manufacturer who belongs to the nouveaux riches and whose contemptuous attitude to workers Margaret despises. (Summary from Wikipedia)
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    8 ore e 56 min
  • Germania-Publius Cornelius Tacitus

    Germania-Publius Cornelius Tacitus
    Aug 25 2026
    North and South is set in the fictional industrial town of Milton in the North of England. Forced to leave her home in the tranquil rural south, Margaret Hale settles with her parents in Milton where she witnesses the brutal world wrought by the industrial revolution and employers and workers clashing in the first organized strikes. Sympathetic to the poor whose courage and tenacity she admires and among whom she makes friends, she clashes with John Thornton, a cotton mill manufacturer who belongs to the nouveaux riches and whose contemptuous attitude to workers Margaret despises. (Summary from Wikipedia)
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    1 ora e 10 min