Episodi

  • Thought Vibration, or The Law of Attraction in the Thought World-William Walker Atkinson
    Aug 24 2026
    Dive into the poignant world of Sevastopol Sketches, a collection of three short stories penned by the illustrious Leo Tolstoy. Published in 1855, these narratives capture the authors firsthand experiences during the Siege of Sevastopol (1854–1855) in the Crimean War. Named after the city in Crimea, this work is also known by its anglicized title, The Sebastopol Sketches, and sometimes referred to as Sevastopol Stories. In the story Sevastopol in December, Tolstoy employs a captivating second-person narrative that immerses readers in the vibrant life of Sevastopol, echoing the impressions he likely received upon his arrival in late 1854. Meanwhile, Sevastopol in May delves deep into the absurdity and futility of war, exploring themes of heroism and the deceptive nature of truces. Ultimately, Tolstoy asserts that the only true hero in this tale is truth itself. Join us as we explore these powerful sketches that laid the groundwork for his monumental work, War and Peace.
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    2 ore e 15 min
  • Spiritual Dialogue Between the Soul, the Body, Self-Love, the Spirit, Humanity, and the Lord God-Saint Catherine of Genoa
    Aug 23 2026
    Dive into the poignant world of Sevastopol Sketches, a collection of three short stories penned by the illustrious Leo Tolstoy. Published in 1855, these narratives capture the authors firsthand experiences during the Siege of Sevastopol (1854–1855) in the Crimean War. Named after the city in Crimea, this work is also known by its anglicized title, The Sebastopol Sketches, and sometimes referred to as Sevastopol Stories. In the story Sevastopol in December, Tolstoy employs a captivating second-person narrative that immerses readers in the vibrant life of Sevastopol, echoing the impressions he likely received upon his arrival in late 1854. Meanwhile, Sevastopol in May delves deep into the absurdity and futility of war, exploring themes of heroism and the deceptive nature of truces. Ultimately, Tolstoy asserts that the only true hero in this tale is truth itself. Join us as we explore these powerful sketches that laid the groundwork for his monumental work, War and Peace.
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    3 ore e 49 min
  • Selected Poems of John Drinkwater-John Drinkwater
    Aug 22 2026
    Dive into the poignant world of Sevastopol Sketches, a collection of three short stories penned by the illustrious Leo Tolstoy. Published in 1855, these narratives capture the authors firsthand experiences during the Siege of Sevastopol (1854–1855) in the Crimean War. Named after the city in Crimea, this work is also known by its anglicized title, The Sebastopol Sketches, and sometimes referred to as Sevastopol Stories. In the story Sevastopol in December, Tolstoy employs a captivating second-person narrative that immerses readers in the vibrant life of Sevastopol, echoing the impressions he likely received upon his arrival in late 1854. Meanwhile, Sevastopol in May delves deep into the absurdity and futility of war, exploring themes of heroism and the deceptive nature of truces. Ultimately, Tolstoy asserts that the only true hero in this tale is truth itself. Join us as we explore these powerful sketches that laid the groundwork for his monumental work, War and Peace.
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    1 ora e 32 min
  • Strength of the Strong-Jack London
    Aug 21 2026
    Dive into the poignant world of Sevastopol Sketches, a collection of three short stories penned by the illustrious Leo Tolstoy. Published in 1855, these narratives capture the authors firsthand experiences during the Siege of Sevastopol (1854–1855) in the Crimean War. Named after the city in Crimea, this work is also known by its anglicized title, The Sebastopol Sketches, and sometimes referred to as Sevastopol Stories. In the story Sevastopol in December, Tolstoy employs a captivating second-person narrative that immerses readers in the vibrant life of Sevastopol, echoing the impressions he likely received upon his arrival in late 1854. Meanwhile, Sevastopol in May delves deep into the absurdity and futility of war, exploring themes of heroism and the deceptive nature of truces. Ultimately, Tolstoy asserts that the only true hero in this tale is truth itself. Join us as we explore these powerful sketches that laid the groundwork for his monumental work, War and Peace.
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    4 ore e 51 min
  • Sword of Welleran and Other Stories-Lord Dunsany
    Aug 20 2026
    Dive into the poignant world of Sevastopol Sketches, a collection of three short stories penned by the illustrious Leo Tolstoy. Published in 1855, these narratives capture the authors firsthand experiences during the Siege of Sevastopol (1854–1855) in the Crimean War. Named after the city in Crimea, this work is also known by its anglicized title, The Sebastopol Sketches, and sometimes referred to as Sevastopol Stories. In the story Sevastopol in December, Tolstoy employs a captivating second-person narrative that immerses readers in the vibrant life of Sevastopol, echoing the impressions he likely received upon his arrival in late 1854. Meanwhile, Sevastopol in May delves deep into the absurdity and futility of war, exploring themes of heroism and the deceptive nature of truces. Ultimately, Tolstoy asserts that the only true hero in this tale is truth itself. Join us as we explore these powerful sketches that laid the groundwork for his monumental work, War and Peace.

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    3 ore e 49 min
  • Heir-Vita Sackville-West
    Aug 19 2026
    Dive into the poignant world of Sevastopol Sketches, a collection of three short stories penned by the illustrious Leo Tolstoy. Published in 1855, these narratives capture the authors firsthand experiences during the Siege of Sevastopol (1854–1855) in the Crimean War. Named after the city in Crimea, this work is also known by its anglicized title, The Sebastopol Sketches, and sometimes referred to as Sevastopol Stories. In the story Sevastopol in December, Tolstoy employs a captivating second-person narrative that immerses readers in the vibrant life of Sevastopol, echoing the impressions he likely received upon his arrival in late 1854. Meanwhile, Sevastopol in May delves deep into the absurdity and futility of war, exploring themes of heroism and the deceptive nature of truces. Ultimately, Tolstoy asserts that the only true hero in this tale is truth itself. Join us as we explore these powerful sketches that laid the groundwork for his monumental work, War and Peace.
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    5 ore e 10 min
  • Geraldine Jewsbury in Jerrold's Shilling Magazine, 1846-47-Geraldine Jewsbury
    Aug 18 2026
    Dive into the poignant world of Sevastopol Sketches, a collection of three short stories penned by the illustrious Leo Tolstoy. Published in 1855, these narratives capture the authors firsthand experiences during the Siege of Sevastopol (1854–1855) in the Crimean War. Named after the city in Crimea, this work is also known by its anglicized title, The Sebastopol Sketches, and sometimes referred to as Sevastopol Stories. In the story Sevastopol in December, Tolstoy employs a captivating second-person narrative that immerses readers in the vibrant life of Sevastopol, echoing the impressions he likely received upon his arrival in late 1854. Meanwhile, Sevastopol in May delves deep into the absurdity and futility of war, exploring themes of heroism and the deceptive nature of truces. Ultimately, Tolstoy asserts that the only true hero in this tale is truth itself. Join us as we explore these powerful sketches that laid the groundwork for his monumental work, War and Peace.
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    2 ore e 58 min
  • Poems by Edward Thomas-Edward Thomas
    Aug 17 2026
    Dive into the poignant world of Sevastopol Sketches, a collection of three short stories penned by the illustrious Leo Tolstoy. Published in 1855, these narratives capture the authors firsthand experiences during the Siege of Sevastopol (1854–1855) in the Crimean War. Named after the city in Crimea, this work is also known by its anglicized title, The Sebastopol Sketches, and sometimes referred to as Sevastopol Stories. In the story Sevastopol in December, Tolstoy employs a captivating second-person narrative that immerses readers in the vibrant life of Sevastopol, echoing the impressions he likely received upon his arrival in late 1854. Meanwhile, Sevastopol in May delves deep into the absurdity and futility of war, exploring themes of heroism and the deceptive nature of truces. Ultimately, Tolstoy asserts that the only true hero in this tale is truth itself. Join us as we explore these powerful sketches that laid the groundwork for his monumental work, War and Peace.
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    1 ora e 31 min