Episodes

  • The Exemplary Novels Story 4 - The Deceitful Marriage

    The Exemplary Novels Story 4 - The Deceitful Marriage
    Jul 3 2026
    In which a soldier, weakened by trials both physical and matrimonial, recounts to an old friend the curious and troublesome circumstances of his deceitful marriage, steeped in folly and beguilement. The narrative unfolds with a delicate mingling of gallantry and misfortune, culminating in a marvel so strange as to challenge the very bounds of credulity.
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    32 mins
  • The Exemplary Novels Story 3 - The Licentiate Vidriera; Or Doctor Glass-Case Part 2

    The Exemplary Novels Story 3 - The Licentiate Vidriera; Or Doctor Glass-Case Part 2
    Jul 1 2026
    In which a man transformed by misfortune and madness traverses the streets and courts of a great city, sharing sharp and whimsical reflections on poets, painters, tradesmen, and the follies of society, all while encased in a fragile and transparent guise. His keen observations mingle with gentle rebukes to those around him, revealing the delicate balance between wisdom and folly amid the bustling life of the court.
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    29 mins
  • The Exemplary Novels Story 3 - The Licentiate Vidriera; Or Doctor Glass-Case Part 1

    The Exemplary Novels Story 3 - The Licentiate Vidriera; Or Doctor Glass-Case Part 1
    Jun 29 2026
    In which a youth of humble origin, endowed with remarkable learning and austere resolve, embarks on a journey through the renowned cities and courts of Europe, seeking knowledge and experience beyond the cloisters of Salamanca. A strange and melancholy affliction thereafter overtakes him, casting him into a spectral existence where he perceives himself as fragile as glass, yet retains a mind of keen and penetrating judgement amidst his disorder.
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    36 mins
  • The Exemplary Novels Story 2 - Rinconete and Cortadillo Part 3

    The Exemplary Novels Story 2 - Rinconete and Cortadillo Part 3
    Jun 27 2026
    In which the reader is admitted to a curious confederacy of knaves and cutpurses convening beneath the roof of their burly leader Monipodio, where quarrels and reconciliations mingle with the rattling of broken plates and the clatter of humble instruments, whilst plans and accounts of their ill-gotten enterprises are openly discussed with a kind of sordid ceremony. Amidst this shadowy fraternity, the young novices Rinconete and Cortadillo observe with mingled wonder and misgiving the curious blend of devout superstition, brutal camaraderie, and cunning business that sustains this strange society within the chaotic streets of Seville.
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    30 mins
  • The Exemplary Novels Story 2 - Rinconete and Cortadillo Part 2

    The Exemplary Novels Story 2 - Rinconete and Cortadillo Part 2
    Jun 25 2026
    In which two youthful companions present themselves for initiation into a mysterious brotherhood, where they are received with solemn ceremonies, kindly bestowed new names, and introduced to a curious assembly of characters both grave and gallant. Among the mingled mirth and momentary troubles, they witness the mingling of devotion and drollery, as well as the intricate bonds of affection and justice peculiar to this shadowy society.
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    32 mins
  • The Exemplary Novels Story 2 - Rinconete and Cortadillo Part 1

    The Exemplary Novels Story 2 - Rinconete and Cortadillo Part 1
    Jun 23 2026
    In which two youthful wayfarers, bound more by circumstance than design, encounter each other upon a sun-scorched road and exchange tales of hardship and humble arts, setting forth together on a path through the bustling streets and secret societies of Seville. Their adventures unfold with the mingling of cunning pleasantries and sharp wits, tempered by a curious glimpse into the shadowed customs and alliances of the city's underworld.
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    35 mins
  • The Exemplary Novels Story 1 - The Lady Cornelia Part 3

    The Exemplary Novels Story 1 - The Lady Cornelia Part 3
    Jun 21 2026
    In which the fortunes of noble hearts entwine amid uncertain searches and secret trusts, as loyalty and affection strive to overcome shadows of doubt and absence. The tender ties of kinship and the delicate honour of promises bind the characters in a somber yet hopeful pursuit of truth and reconciliation.
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    34 mins
  • The Exemplary Novels Story 1 - The Lady Cornelia Part 2

    The Exemplary Novels Story 1 - The Lady Cornelia Part 2
    Jun 19 2026
    In which a lady of noble bearing, bereft and trembling, finds refuge with two Spanish gentlemen who vow to shield her from the calamities that have overtaken her, whilst a brother’s wrath and a duke’s shadow both loom near. The story unfolds with cautious journeys and whispered confidences, as honour, mystery, and a delicate trust intermingle amid the quiet streets and hidden paths of an Italian city.
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    35 mins