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  • Astrophel and Stella-Sir Philip Sidney

    Astrophel and Stella-Sir Philip Sidney
    2026/08/03
    "Astrophel and Stella" by Sir Philip Sidney is a seminal work of English poetry that explores the complexities of love and desire through a sequence of sonnets. This collection delves into the emotional turmoil and inner conflict faced by the speaker, Astrophel, as he grapples with his unrequited love for Stella. The themes of longing, beauty, and the nature of love remain timeless, resonating with listeners who appreciate the intricacies of human emotion. As one of the earliest examples of the sonnet form in English literature, Sidney's work continues to influence poets and lovers alike, making it a profound experience for anyone seeking to understand the depths of passion and the art of expression.
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    1 時間 41 分
  • Witch Stories - Eliza Lynn Linton - Part 2

    Witch Stories - Eliza Lynn Linton - Part 2
    2026/06/17
    A collection of stories in England, Scotland and thereabout based off court records for the charge of witchcraft during the witch delusion of the fifteenth and sixteenth century. (summary by a LibriVox Volunteer) From the author: "I do not profess to have exhausted the subject, or to have made so complete a summary as I might have done, had I been admitted into certain private libraries, which contain, I believe, many concealed riches. But I had no means of introduction to them, and was obliged to be content with such authorities as I found in the British Museum, and the other public libraries to which I had access. I do not think that I have left much untold; but there must be, scattered about England, old MSS. and unique copies of records concerning which I can find only meagre allusions, or the mere names of the victims, without a distinctive fact to mark their special history. Should this book come to a second edition, any help from the possessors of these hitherto unpublished documents would be a gain to the public."
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    4 時間 53 分
  • Witch Stories - Eliza Lynn Linton - Part 1

    Witch Stories - Eliza Lynn Linton - Part 1
    2026/06/16
    A collection of stories in England, Scotland and thereabout based off court records for the charge of witchcraft during the witch delusion of the fifteenth and sixteenth century. (summary by a LibriVox Volunteer) From the author: "I do not profess to have exhausted the subject, or to have made so complete a summary as I might have done, had I been admitted into certain private libraries, which contain, I believe, many concealed riches. But I had no means of introduction to them, and was obliged to be content with such authorities as I found in the British Museum, and the other public libraries to which I had access. I do not think that I have left much untold; but there must be, scattered about England, old MSS. and unique copies of records concerning which I can find only meagre allusions, or the mere names of the victims, without a distinctive fact to mark their special history. Should this book come to a second edition, any help from the possessors of these hitherto unpublished documents would be a gain to the public."
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    9 時間 46 分