Episodi

  • Fables Chapter 16 - Something in It
    Oct 20 2026
    In which a certain missionary, sceptical of local warnings and ancient customs, ventures into a perilous bay and encounters a mysterious house woven of yellow reeds, only to find himself caught in a fate he had lightly dismissed. Thereupon he faces grave temptations and solemn reckonings that test his faith and convictions amidst eerie rites and haunting counsel.
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    7 min
  • Fables Chapter 14 - The Carthorses and the Saddlehorse
    Oct 19 2026
    In which two sturdy cart-horses, newly arrived in Samoa, find themselves wary of the distinguished-looking saddle-horse and his polite advances, mistaking his civility for presumption. Their mutual misunderstandings quietly reveal the curious ways in which strangers judge each other without knowing their true worth.
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    2 min
  • Fables Chapter 12 - The Citizen and the Traveller
    Oct 18 2026
    In which a curious discourse unfolds between a local citizen and a traveller, each championing the merits of their experiences with lively conviction. The scene closes with a quiet, somber event that silently shades the exchange with a touch of gravity.
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    1 min
  • Fables Chapter 9 - The Four Reformers
    Oct 17 2026
    In which four earnest reformers gather beneath the boughs of a bramble bush, each proposing a bold and sweeping change to the fabric of society. Their various visions, fervent yet discordant, reveal the tangled complexities of human desire and conviction as they strive to reshape the world according to their diverse ideals.
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    1 min
  • Fables Chapter 7 - The Yellow Paint
    Oct 16 2026
    In which a peculiar yellow paint promises to shield souls from sin and death, captivating a city until a reckless youth, moved by a friend's mishap, submits to its strange power with heartfelt ceremony. Yet as life unfolds with injuries and transgressions, the true measure and limits of this wonderous coating’s virtue come quietly to light, provoking reflection more than relief.
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    5 min
  • Fables Chapter 18 - The Touchstone
    Oct 21 2026
    In which two brothers set forth on a quest for a mysterious touchstone that promises to reveal truth, while their father arranges a union with a fair maiden whose heart remains gently veiled. As the elder son journeys far and wide in pursuit of this elusive treasure, the younger son remains at home, discovering a different kind of insight and contentment amidst the quiet certainties of family and hearth.
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    14 min
  • Fables Chapter 1 - The Persons of the Tale
    Oct 13 2026
    In which two well-known mariners of fiction, Captain Smollett and Long John Silver, engage in a candid and contemplative discourse about their nature as characters, their roles within the tale, and the elusive presence of the Author who shapes their fate. Their conversation lingers on the balance of virtue and villainy, pondering the curious existence of themselves as mere puppets yet lively interlocutors, as the story prepares to continue its course.
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    6 min
  • Essays of Travel Tale 17 - On the Enjoyment of Unpleasant Places, 1874
    Oct 12 2026
    In which a thoughtful wanderer reflects on the art of finding beauty and solace even amidst bleak and uninviting landscapes, cultivating a patient gaze and a receptive imagination to unveil the subtle graces hidden in nature's austere countenance. The essay gently reveals how shelter, quiet corners, and the right mood can transform wind-battered coasts and barren plains into scenes of profound peace and unexpected delight.
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    18 min