Mrs. Dalloway - Virginia Woolf

Step into the intricate world of societal expectations and personal introspection, where the nuances of everyday life reveal deeper truths about identity and time. This podcast brings to light the complexities of social roles, personal freedom, and the inner thoughts that shape our experiences. Each week, a different full-length audiobook takes center stage, offering a diverse array of perspectives, time periods, and narrative styles. These stories are not part of a continuous tale but rather a curated collection that encourages listeners to explore the multifaceted nature of human existence. Whether you're seeking insight, learning, or simply an engaging escape, this series provides a valuable listening experience. New books are added weekly, ensuring a fresh journey with each episode. Check out more shows at solgoodmedia.com.

Mrs. Dalloway - Virginia Woolf is a fiction podcast hosted by Virginia Woolf, with 60 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Andersen's Fairy Tales - Hans Christian Andersen

  Aug 30, 20265h 42m

  A collection of eighteen fairy tales - some popular, some lesser known - by famous Danish author H.C. Andersen. (Summary by Gesine)

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  Psychopathology of Everyday Life - Sigmund Freud

  Aug 29, 20267h 16m

  Professor Freud developed his system of psychoanalysis while studying the so-called borderline cases of mental diseases, such as hysteria and compulsion neurosis. By discarding the old methods of treatment and strictly applying himself to a study of the patient's life he discovered that the hitherto puzzling symptoms had a definite meaning, and that there was nothing arbitrary in any morbid manifestation. Psychoanalysis always showed that they referred to some definite problem or conflict of the person concerned. It was while tracing back the abnormal to the normal state that Professor Freud found how faint the line of demarcation was between the normal and neurotic person, and that the psychopathologic mechanisms so glaringly observed in the psychoneuroses and psychoses could usually be demonstrated in a lesser degree in normal persons. This led to a study of the faulty actions of everyday life and later to the publication of the Psychopathology of Everyday Life, a book which passed through four editions in Germany and is considered the author's most popular work. With great ingenuity and penetration the author throws much light on the complex problems of human behavior, and clearly demonstrates that the hitherto considered impassable gap between normal and abnormal mental states is more apparent than real. This translation is made of the fourth German edition, and while the original text was strictly followed, linguistic difficulties often made it necessary to modify or substitute some of the author's cases by examples comprehensible to the English-speaking reader. (Introduction to the translation by A. A. Brill)

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  All for Love or The World Well Lost - John Dryden

  Aug 27, 20262h 44m

  All for Love is John Dryden's masterpiece, a poignant tragedy that delves into the tumultuous love affair between Roman general Marc Antony and the enchanting Cleopatra, culminating in their tragic double-suicide. Unlike Shakespeare's more frenetic portrayal, Dryden's work offers a contemplative look at the couple's final days in Alexandria, as the specter of defeat looms over them. This elegant drama explores timeless themes of loyalty, love, fidelity, and the fragile nature of masculinity, making it a compelling listen for contemporary audiences. Its exploration of deep emotional connections and the struggle against societal expectations continues to resonate today, ensuring its place as a treasured gem of the Restoration era.

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  American in the Making the Life Story of an Immigrant - Marcus Eli Ravage

  Aug 26, 20268h 41m

  “The sweat-shop was for me the cradle of liberty. . . It was my first university.” Attending lectures and the New York theatre at night; by day sewing sleeves into shirts in a ghetto shop, Marcus Eli Ravage (1884-1965) began his transformation from “alien” to American. His 1917 autobiography is a paean to the transformative power of education. Ravage emigrated from Rumania in 1900, at the age of 16. After working for several years as a “sleever” to save money, he enrolls in the University of Missouri (the least expensive school he can find), where culture shock overwhelms him at first. “I was not sure whether it was a pig or a sheep that bleated, whether clover was a plant and plover a bird, or the other way around.” But he adapts, and eventually embraces “the bigger and freer world” outside the immigrant ghetto. He writes that, because of his university experience, he was no longer “a man without a country.” He had become an American. - Summary by Sue Anderson

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  Animals' Rights Considered in Relation to Social Progress - Henry Salt

  Aug 26, 20263h 47m

  "Animals' Rights Considered in Relation to Social Progress" by Henry Salt presents a pioneering argument against speciesism, a concept that would not be named for another seventy-six years. Salt critiques practices such as vivisection, the mistreatment of horses and wild animals, hunting, fishing, and the fur trade, while advocating for vegetarianism. This book is significant not only for its early stance on animal rights but also for its enduring themes of compassion and ethical consideration that resonate strongly in today's discussions about animal welfare and social justice.

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