"Cherry and Violet" by Anne Manning delves into the harrowing experiences of London during the Great Plague of 1666, capturing the stark realities of a society grappling with both materialism and tragedy. Through the lens of Mistress Cherry, Manning transports listeners from the chaos of the city to the serene countryside of Berkshire, offering a poignant co ... Show More
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Cherry and Violet - Anne Manning
A Tale of the Great Plague. 1666 was a difficult year in London. With its sordid materialism and its coarse handling of things most sacred, not merely does Manning see, as an Englishwoman, the grandeur of its struggles, but she sees its best embodiment in the tragedy of an almost ... Show More
4h 19m
Aug 23
Conquest of Canaan - Booth Tarkington
"Conquest of Canaan" by Booth Tarkington explores the life of Joe Louden, a ne'er-do-well from a small town in early 1900s America, who secretly loves the daughter of a wealthy judge. After leaving to attend law school, he returns to challenge societal norms by defending seemingl ... Show More
9h 15m