Episodi

  • Personal Recollections of Joan of Arc Volume 1 Chapter 25 - Sweet Fruit of Bitter Truth

    Personal Recollections of Joan of Arc Volume 1 Chapter 25 - Sweet Fruit of Bitter Truth
    Oct 18 2026
    In which the honoured company gathers after a long night’s ordeal, exchanging honest confessions about fear and courage with a charming mix of humility and jest. The atmosphere turns lively as the conversation drifts to ghostly legends haunting the family home, sparking eager declarations of bravery from those assembled.
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    5 min
  • Personal Recollections of Joan of Arc Volume 1 Chapter 23 - My Exquisite Poem Goes to Smash

    Personal Recollections of Joan of Arc Volume 1 Chapter 23 - My Exquisite Poem Goes to Smash
    Oct 17 2026
    In which the young villagers, newfound guests in high society, find themselves enchanted and vexed alike by their companion’s bombastic tales and the captivating presence of a gentle beauty named Catherine Boucher. Amidst laughter and rivalry, a heartfelt poem meant to charm falls victim to uproarious interruption, leaving the assembled company—and even Joan herself—shaking with mirth rather than moved by sentiment.
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    19 min
  • Personal Recollections of Joan of Arc Volume 1 Chapter 20 - Joan Puts Heart in Her Army

    Personal Recollections of Joan of Arc Volume 1 Chapter 20 - Joan Puts Heart in Her Army
    Oct 16 2026
    In which the disorderly camp at Blois is tamed and transformed under Joan’s youthful and unyielding command, as even the fierce and swearing La Hire finds himself swept up in her earnest endeavour to instil discipline and piety among the once unruly soldiers. Therein lies a quaint and touching contrast between the hardened veteran and the gentle maiden, whose influence compels the hopeless to find words for prayer and brings a novel spirit of devotion to the rough army.
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    13 min
  • Personal Recollections of Joan of Arc Volume 1 Chapter 10 - The Governor Speeds Joan

    Personal Recollections of Joan of Arc Volume 1 Chapter 10 - The Governor Speeds Joan
    Oct 13 2026
    In which a devout and resolute young maid takes up lodging in Vaucouleurs, stirring a swelling tide of hope among the common folk while contending with the skepticism of the local governor, whose mind teeters between doubt and wonder. Undeterred by obstacles, she gathers loyal companions, plans a cautious night journey through hostile lands, and prepares to seek an audience with the King, her faith and purpose as unwavering as the stars above.
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    14 min
  • Personal Recollections of Joan of Arc Volume 1 Chapter 7 - She Delivers the Divine Command

    Personal Recollections of Joan of Arc Volume 1 Chapter 7 - She Delivers the Divine Command
    Oct 12 2026
    In which Joan, newly renewed with a celestial message and a mission as improbable as it is divine, reveals her extraordinary purpose to those around her, embodying a calm and commanding spirit that commands respect and awe. Her resolute path leads her to petition the sceptical governor of Vaucouleurs, whose disbelief and scorn are met with her simple, steadfast declaration of a destiny far greater than any of them dare to imagine.
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    16 min
  • Personal Recollections of Joan of Arc Volume 1 Chapter 5 - Domremy Pillaged and Burned

    Personal Recollections of Joan of Arc Volume 1 Chapter 5 - Domremy Pillaged and Burned
    Oct 11 2026
    In which a shadow of war darkens the peaceful life of a small French village, bringing ruin and alarm as marauders descend and Joan of Arc emerges as a calm and steadfast presence amid the chaos. The young folk, stirred by talk of battles and honour, dream of glory and salvation for France, while Joan’s quiet prayers and simple wishes reveal a depth of spirit that outshines their youthful bravado.
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    18 min
  • Personal Recollections of Joan of Arc Volume 1 Chapter 2 - The Fairy Tree of Domremy

    Personal Recollections of Joan of Arc Volume 1 Chapter 2 - The Fairy Tree of Domremy
    Oct 10 2026
    In which the humble village of Domremy is home to a venerable fairy tree, beloved by children for centuries as a source of comfort and mysterious visions, and where the tender-hearted Joan of Arc passionately defends the innocent fairies from the harsh decrees of the local priest. The narrative gently unfolds the mingling of old beliefs, childhood innocence, and the inevitable clash with authority, painting a quaint yet poignant picture of loss and enduring affection.
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    30 min
  • The Tragedy of Pudd'nhead Wilson Chapter 24 - Author's Note to "Those Extraordinary Twins"

    The Tragedy of Pudd'nhead Wilson Chapter 24 - Author's Note to "Those Extraordinary Twins"
    Oct 9 2026
    In which a writer muses on the curious way stories sometimes grow and change beneath a pen that’s trying to tell a simple tale, discovering in the telling that a single yarn might harbour two different tales tussling for space like unruly guests at a family reunion. He recounts how characters once meant to shine were, with a touch of literary rough justice, quietly sent away, allowing new figures to step forward and lead the tale along its unexpected course.
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    10 min