Episodes

  • Against The Grain or Against Nature - Joris-Karl Huysmans

    Against The Grain or Against Nature - Joris-Karl Huysmans
    Jul 1 2026
    "Against The Grain or Against Nature" by Joris-Karl Huysmans is a provocative exploration of the life of the reclusive aesthete Duc Jean Floressas Des Esseintes, who immerses himself in the pursuit of artificial paradises. This cult novel, often dubbed the Bible of Decadence, vividly illustrates the futility of his extravagant attempts to create perverse experiences through synaesthesia and elaborate interior decoration, ultimately leading to his physical and mental decline. The themes of isolation, the search for beauty, and the absurdity of existence resonate powerfully today, inviting listeners to reflect on the complexities of desire and the nature of satisfaction.
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    9 hrs and 14 mins
  • Turn of the Screw - Henry James

    Turn of the Screw - Henry James
    Jul 1 2026
    The Turn of the Screw is a haunting novella by Henry James that delves into the complexities of perception and reality through the lens of a ghost story. As a nameless governess recounts her unsettling experiences with two spectral figures who seem to torment the children in her care, readers are invited to grapple with the ambiguity of her reliability. Is she a victim of genuine supernatural forces, or merely an imaginative neurotic? This tension between reality and delusion resonates deeply, reflecting timeless themes of trust, authority, and the fragility of the human mind. The novella's exploration of innocence corrupted and the psychological torment of its protagonist continues to captivate audiences, inviting them to question the nature of truth and the unseen forces that shape our lives.
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    5 hrs and 27 mins
  • Chapter 24 - The Turn of the Screw

    Chapter 24 - The Turn of the Screw
    Mar 18 2022
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    16 mins
  • Chapter 23 - The Turn of the Screw

    Chapter 23 - The Turn of the Screw
    Mar 18 2022
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    11 mins
  • Chapter 22 - The Turn of the Screw

    Chapter 22 - The Turn of the Screw
    Mar 18 2022
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    11 mins
  • Chapter 21 - The Turn of the Screw

    Chapter 21 - The Turn of the Screw
    Mar 18 2022
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    17 mins
  • Chapter 20 - The Turn of the Screw

    Chapter 20 - The Turn of the Screw
    Mar 18 2022
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    13 mins
  • Chapter 19 - The Turn of the Screw

    Chapter 19 - The Turn of the Screw
    Mar 18 2022
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    9 mins