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Books Fatal to Their Authors

Books Fatal to Their Authors

Delve into the chilling realities faced by authors whose words became their undoing, as suggested by the evocative title. This podcast uncovers the perilous intersection of creativity and consequence, where the pursuit of truth and freedom of expression could lead to dire fates. Each episode presents a new complete audiobook, offering a curated collection that highlights the risks taken by writers throughout history, particularly in eras when dissent was met with lethal repercussions. Listeners are invited to explore a range of narratives that illuminate the sacrifices made in the name of literature, from the struggles against censorship to the ultimate price of artistic integrity. This is not a single story, but a series of unique explorations that reflect on the courage of those who spoke out against oppressive forces. Discover a new book with every episode and immerse yourself in the stories that shaped our understanding of freedom and the written word.

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English Men of Science Their Nature and Nurture-Sir Francis Galton 4 hr 39 min 17 sec
Mark Twain-Archibald Henderson 5 hr 36 min 20 sec
Jesse James, My Father-Jesse James, Jr 4 hr 40 min 3 sec
Daniel Boone (Thwaites)-Reuben Gold Thwaites 4 hr 31 min 4 sec
My First Book (Version 2)-Various 8 hr 4 min 58 sec
Meditations of the Emperor Marcus Aurelius Antoninus-Marcus Aurelius 4 hr 47 min 48 sec
History of Julius Caesar-Jacob Abbott 4 hr 47 min 40 sec
Autobiography-John Stuart Mill 9 hr 21 min 23 sec
Home Life of Poe-Susan Archer Weiss 4 hr 46 min 35 sec
Galileo-Walter W. Bryant 1 hr 58 min 5 sec
Catherine Booth-Mildred Duff 3 hr 16 min 50 sec
Biographical Memoir of John Wesley Powell, 1834-1902-William Morris Davis 3 hr 40 min 52 sec
Post Mortem Essays, Historical And Medical-Charles MacLaurin 6 hr 5 min 37 sec
Constantine the Great The Reorganization of the Empire and the Triumph of the Church-John Benjamin Firth 9 hr 47 min 13 sec
Little Journeys to the Homes of Eminent Orators-Elbert Hubbard 8 hr 56 min 55 sec
Life of Thomas, Lord Cochrane, Tenth Earl of Dundonald, Vol 1-Henry Fox Bourne, Thomas Barnes Cochrane 9 hr 7 min 16 sec
Autobiography of Phineas Pett-Phineas Pett 9 hr 16 min 56 sec
Life and Works of Joseph Wright-William Bemrose 5 hr 49 min 53 sec
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08 - Books Fatal to Their Authors by Peter Hempson Ditchfield 28 min 6 sec
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01 - Books Fatal to Their Authors by Peter Hempson Ditchfield 9 min 56 sec

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