Episodi

  • The Storm Chapter 3

    The Storm Chapter 3
    Jul 17 2026
    In which the terrifying storm that swept through England is recounted with careful attention to the violence of the winds, the destruction wrought upon houses and ships, and the widespread fear that kept people indoors despite the peril. The narrative also reflects upon the rarity and immense extent of such tempests, comparing them to notable past storms and detailing the profound damage suffered by churches, barns, and towns.
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    44 min
  • The Storm Chapter 2

    The Storm Chapter 2
    Jul 15 2026
    In which the bold mariner’s ancient tales of tempestuous seas and frightful shores are shown to be but the ignorance of earlier times, as modern art and knowledge have rendered even the fiercest gales navigable and the once dreaded coasts safe harbours. The narrative then turns to a philosophical and meteorological account of a most violent storm, detailing the atmospheric conditions and observations that presaged this unprecedented tempest of November, recorded with an exactness befitting the age’s curiosity and concern.
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    22 min
  • The Storm Chapter 1

    The Storm Chapter 1
    Jul 13 2026
    In which the nature of winds is explored with a philosopher’s curiosity, acknowledging the limits of human understanding and the divine mystery that shrouds their origin and force. The discourse then turns to England’s reputation for storms, pondering ancient beliefs and the country’s geography of marshes and seas that once fostered a climate ripe for tempests, tempered by reflections on the evolution of navigation and human mastery over such fears.
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    25 min
  • The Storm Preface

    The Storm Preface
    Jul 11 2026
    In which the author solemnly reflects upon the vital importance of truth in history and the challenges of faithfully recording extraordinary natural events, cautioning against the mingling of fact and fable that has corrupted many ancient accounts. He then contemplates the mysterious nature of winds, recognising the limits of human reason in explaining their causes and suggesting that such inscrutable phenomena point beyond nature to the handiwork of a divine Creator.
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    21 min
  • Roxana, The Fortunate Mistress Section 35

    Roxana, The Fortunate Mistress Section 35
    Jul 9 2026
    In which the lady finds herself reduced from great splendour to modest means, contending with the melancholy fate of an old servant and the uncertain prospects of her son's indifference. She endeavours to secure her future by engaging in commerce and takes cautious steps towards maintaining her dignity and livelihood amidst altered circumstances.
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    43 min
  • Roxana, The Fortunate Mistress Section 34

    Roxana, The Fortunate Mistress Section 34
    Jul 8 2026
    In which the gradual decline of her lord's health and fortune becomes painfully apparent, revealing the complexities and hardships of their strained relationship, as he prepares to settle his affairs and make a will that leaves her provision alarmingly scant. The narrative delicately unfolds the somber realities of inheritance, familial duty, and the burdens of secrecy, all framed by the quiet sorrow of impending loss and constrained hopes.
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    26 min
  • Roxana, The Fortunate Mistress Section 32

    Roxana, The Fortunate Mistress Section 32
    Jul 6 2026
    In which the narrative unfolds the journey of settling into new surroundings and the receipt of a poignant letter from a long-lost acquaintance that brings a mixture of joy and sorrow. The ensuing dramatic encounter between Roxana, her servant, and a bold visitor claiming to be her daughter, exposes hidden truths and stirs a tempest of emotions, challenging loyalties and igniting a profound reckoning.
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    29 min
  • Roxana, The Fortunate Mistress Section 33

    Roxana, The Fortunate Mistress Section 33
    Jul 7 2026
    In which the Lady Roxana recounts the fortunes and misfortunes of her children and contends with the bitter estrangement and harsh reproaches of her noble husband, whose stern displeasure and cold distance weigh heavily upon her domestic life. She navigates the delicate arrangements and sad partings attendant on her children's futures, whilst grappling with loneliness and the fading of old friendships, in a setting marked by genteel severity and the uneasy chores of reconciliation and resignation.
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    35 min