Episodi

  • Abraham Lincoln's Lyceum Address, with an Introduction by Theodore Roosevelt-Various

    Abraham Lincoln's Lyceum Address, with an Introduction by Theodore Roosevelt-Various
    Aug 24 2026
    The Prince and the Pauper (1882) marks Mark Twains foray into historical fiction, set against the rich backdrop of 1547. This captivating tale follows two boys who are mirror images of each other Tom Canty, a poor lad struggling under the harsh hand of his father in Offal Court, London, and Prince Edward, the son of Henry VIII. Their lives take an unexpected turn as they unwittingly swap places, leading to a delightful exploration of identity and social class. Filled with humor and insight, Twain cleverly critiques the stark inequalities of Tudor England, shifting from his signature Midwestern wit to a style reminiscent of Charles Dickens. (Summary from Wikipedia.org)
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    44 min
  • Windsor Castle, Book 1-William Harrison Ainsworth

    Windsor Castle, Book 1-William Harrison Ainsworth
    Aug 23 2026
    The Prince and the Pauper (1882) marks Mark Twains foray into historical fiction, set against the rich backdrop of 1547. This captivating tale follows two boys who are mirror images of each other Tom Canty, a poor lad struggling under the harsh hand of his father in Offal Court, London, and Prince Edward, the son of Henry VIII. Their lives take an unexpected turn as they unwittingly swap places, leading to a delightful exploration of identity and social class. Filled with humor and insight, Twain cleverly critiques the stark inequalities of Tudor England, shifting from his signature Midwestern wit to a style reminiscent of Charles Dickens. (Summary from Wikipedia.org)
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    3 ore e 13 min
  • Sunbeams-George Wilbur Peck

    Sunbeams-George Wilbur Peck
    Aug 22 2026
    The Prince and the Pauper (1882) marks Mark Twains foray into historical fiction, set against the rich backdrop of 1547. This captivating tale follows two boys who are mirror images of each other Tom Canty, a poor lad struggling under the harsh hand of his father in Offal Court, London, and Prince Edward, the son of Henry VIII. Their lives take an unexpected turn as they unwittingly swap places, leading to a delightful exploration of identity and social class. Filled with humor and insight, Twain cleverly critiques the stark inequalities of Tudor England, shifting from his signature Midwestern wit to a style reminiscent of Charles Dickens. (Summary from Wikipedia.org)
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    5 ore e 35 min
  • Sir Dominick Ferrand-Henry James

    Sir Dominick Ferrand-Henry James
    Aug 21 2026
    The Prince and the Pauper (1882) marks Mark Twains foray into historical fiction, set against the rich backdrop of 1547. This captivating tale follows two boys who are mirror images of each other Tom Canty, a poor lad struggling under the harsh hand of his father in Offal Court, London, and Prince Edward, the son of Henry VIII. Their lives take an unexpected turn as they unwittingly swap places, leading to a delightful exploration of identity and social class. Filled with humor and insight, Twain cleverly critiques the stark inequalities of Tudor England, shifting from his signature Midwestern wit to a style reminiscent of Charles Dickens. (Summary from Wikipedia.org)
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    2 ore e 21 min
  • Old New Zealand Being Incidents of Native Customs and Character in the Old Times-Frederick Edward Maning

    Old New Zealand Being Incidents of Native Customs and Character in the Old Times-Frederick Edward Maning
    Aug 20 2026
    The Prince and the Pauper (1882) marks Mark Twains foray into historical fiction, set against the rich backdrop of 1547. This captivating tale follows two boys who are mirror images of each other Tom Canty, a poor lad struggling under the harsh hand of his father in Offal Court, London, and Prince Edward, the son of Henry VIII. Their lives take an unexpected turn as they unwittingly swap places, leading to a delightful exploration of identity and social class. Filled with humor and insight, Twain cleverly critiques the stark inequalities of Tudor England, shifting from his signature Midwestern wit to a style reminiscent of Charles Dickens. (Summary from Wikipedia.org)
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    5 ore e 56 min
  • Metamorphosis or The Golden Ass-Lucius Apuleius

    Metamorphosis or The Golden Ass-Lucius Apuleius
    Aug 19 2026
    The Prince and the Pauper (1882) marks Mark Twains foray into historical fiction, set against the rich backdrop of 1547. This captivating tale follows two boys who are mirror images of each other Tom Canty, a poor lad struggling under the harsh hand of his father in Offal Court, London, and Prince Edward, the son of Henry VIII. Their lives take an unexpected turn as they unwittingly swap places, leading to a delightful exploration of identity and social class. Filled with humor and insight, Twain cleverly critiques the stark inequalities of Tudor England, shifting from his signature Midwestern wit to a style reminiscent of Charles Dickens. (Summary from Wikipedia.org)
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    9 ore e 55 min
  • Mysterious Stranger-Mark Twain

    Mysterious Stranger-Mark Twain
    Aug 18 2026
    The Prince and the Pauper (1882) marks Mark Twains foray into historical fiction, set against the rich backdrop of 1547. This captivating tale follows two boys who are mirror images of each other Tom Canty, a poor lad struggling under the harsh hand of his father in Offal Court, London, and Prince Edward, the son of Henry VIII. Their lives take an unexpected turn as they unwittingly swap places, leading to a delightful exploration of identity and social class. Filled with humor and insight, Twain cleverly critiques the stark inequalities of Tudor England, shifting from his signature Midwestern wit to a style reminiscent of Charles Dickens. (Summary from Wikipedia.org)
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    5 ore e 31 min
  • Windsor Castle, Book 6-William Harrison Ainsworth

    Windsor Castle, Book 6-William Harrison Ainsworth
    Aug 17 2026
    The Prince and the Pauper (1882) marks Mark Twains foray into historical fiction, set against the rich backdrop of 1547. This captivating tale follows two boys who are mirror images of each other Tom Canty, a poor lad struggling under the harsh hand of his father in Offal Court, London, and Prince Edward, the son of Henry VIII. Their lives take an unexpected turn as they unwittingly swap places, leading to a delightful exploration of identity and social class. Filled with humor and insight, Twain cleverly critiques the stark inequalities of Tudor England, shifting from his signature Midwestern wit to a style reminiscent of Charles Dickens. (Summary from Wikipedia.org)
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    1 ora e 33 min