Episodi

  • Rasselas, Prince of Abyssinia Chapters XLVI, XLVII
    Jul 16 2026
    In which the Princess and Pekuah, moved by curiosity, seek acquaintance with the reclusive astronomer and, through sincere and respectful discourse, gradually draw him from solitary study into the companionship and varied pursuits of mortal society. They explore questions of life’s choices and happiness in philosophic converse, culminating in a solemn visit to the ancient catacombs that lays them amidst the silent monuments of a departed world.
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    24 min
  • Rasselas, Prince of Abyssinia Chapters XLIV, XLV
    Jul 13 2026
    In which the perilous dominion of imagination is examined as a common frailty of the human mind, revealing how solitary reveries may seduce reason and ensnare the spirit in fancied felicities or woes. The discourse closes with an encounter with an aged sage, whose reflective melancholy tempers the expectations of youth and intimates the sober tranquillity that may await the declining years.
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    15 min
  • Rasselas, Prince of Abyssinia Chapters XL-XLIII
    Jul 10 2026
    In which we are presented with the tale of a venerable astronomer whose profound learning and benevolence have not shielded him from a secret melancholy borne of his great unshared burden of regulating the natural world. His confidant, Imlac, becomes the recipient of the astronomer’s remarkable disclosure and solemn counsel concerning the weighty duties and immutable laws that govern the heavens and the earth.
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    17 min
  • Rasselas, Prince of Abyssinia Chapters XXXIV-XXXVII
    Jul 4 2026
    In which the Princess Nekayah struggles with the loss of her favourite Pekuah, enduring the slow progress of hope and despair amidst the inefficacy of authority and the solicitations of private agents, all the while wrestling with self-reproach and the discipline of virtue. At last, after many months of sorrowful suspense, a messenger brings news that Pekuah is alive and held for ransom, leading to a cautious negotiation and a tender reunion marked by affectionate tears and solemn recounting of trials.
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    24 min
  • Rasselas, Prince of Abyssinia Chapters XXXVIII, XXXIX
    Jul 7 2026
    In which the Lady Pekuah recounts her sudden abduction and subsequent ransom by an Arab chief, whose avaricious yet courteous disposition dictates the terms of her captivity and movement. She reflects with composure on her constrained life amid scant diversions, the futility of her captors' company, and the gradual, uneasy evolution of her conditions as she awaits deliverance.
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    25 min
  • Rasselas, Prince of Abyssinia Chapters XXXI-XXXIII
    Jul 1 2026
    In which the company ventures to the ancient Pyramids, contemplating their majestic structure and the human desires they represent, while confronting the superstitions inspired by their gloomy recesses. Upon their return, an unexpected misfortune befalls the Princess’s favourite, casting a shadow of grief and urgency upon the travellers' camp.
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    12 min
  • Rasselas, Prince of Abyssinia Chapters XXIX, XXX
    Jun 28 2026
    In which the discourse on marriage unfolds with contemplations on the virtues and vices of early and late unions, exploring the interplay of reason, passion, and the inevitable compromises of human life. The arrival of Imlac redirects attention from domestic concerns to the grandeur of history and the enduring lessons wrought by the arts and labours of antiquity, prompting a resolve to visit the majestic Egyptian Pyramids.
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    17 min
  • Rasselas, Prince of Abyssinia Chapters XXVII, XXVIII
    Jun 25 2026
    In which the Prince and his sister Nekayah discourse on the vexations and responsibilities inherent in greatness, observing that power seldom shelters its possessors from disquiet or injustice, and that true happiness may be more readily found in humble privacy than in lofty dominion. Their conversation then turns to the institution of marriage, debating its propensity for both companionship and misery, and recognising the complexity of human experience which defies simple judgement or contentment.
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    14 min