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Castle Rackrent

Castle Rackrent

Enter the intriguing world of "Castle Rackrent," where themes of social hierarchy, land ownership, and the complexities of human nature intertwine in a rich tapestry of storytelling. This podcast delves into the dynamics of Anglo-Irish relations, exploring the mismanagement of estates and the lives of those caught in the crossfire of shifting power structures. Each episode features a new complete audiobook, presenting a rotating collection of narratives that illuminate the struggles and triumphs of various characters, from the loyal stewards to the flawed landlords. Listeners are invited to engage with a diverse array of perspectives that reflect the historical and cultural nuances of 18th-century Ireland. This is not a single story but a series of unique explorations that challenge perceptions and provoke thought. Discover a new book with every episode and immerse yourself in the complexities of a time marked by conflict and transformation.

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Demian, The Story of Emil Sinclair's Youth-Hermann Hesse 5 hr 41 min 45 sec
Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man-James Weldon Johnson 5 hr 5 min 14 sec
Mark Twain's (Burlesque) Autobiography and First Romance-Mark Twain 34 min 36 sec
Tales of King Arthur and the Round Table (version 2)-Andrew Lang 4 hr 28 min 46 sec
Wilhelm Meister's Apprenticeship Volume 1-Johann Wolfgang von Goethe 9 hr 12 min 53 sec
Reign of George VI, 1900-1925 A Forecast Written in the Year 1763-Samuel Madden, Charles William Chadwick Oman 3 hr 31 min 18 sec
Autobiography of Methuselah-John Kendrick Bangs 2 hr 27 min 59 sec
Stories of North Pole Adventure-Frank Mundell 4 hr 1 min 9 sec
House with the Green Shutters-George Douglas Brown 9 hr 5 min 24 sec
Orlando, A Biography (version 3)-Virginia Woolf 9 hr 23 min 40 sec
Dreams-Olive Schreiner 2 hr 25 min 42 sec
Ginx's Baby His Birth and Other Misfortunes-Edward Jenkins 3 hr 30 min 33 sec
Love and Freindship (Dramatic Reading)-Jane Austen 1 hr 24 min 9 sec
Dinner Club-Sapper 8 hr 32 min 21 sec
Charles Simeon-Handley Carr Glyn Moule 7 hr 28 min 39 sec
Stories by English Authors London-F. Anstey, J. M. Barrie, Marie Corelli, Beatrice Harraden, Arthur Morrison 4 hr 15 min 47 sec
Diary of a Superfluous Man-Ivan Turgenev 2 hr 37 min 6 sec
Black-Bearded Barbarian-Mary Esther Miller MacGregor 4 hr 26 min 52 sec
14 - Castle Rackrent by Maria Edgeworth 16 min 37 sec
13 - Castle Rackrent by Maria Edgeworth 27 min 31 sec
12 - Castle Rackrent by Maria Edgeworth 26 min 33 sec
11 - Castle Rackrent by Maria Edgeworth 22 min 2 sec
10 - Castle Rackrent by Maria Edgeworth 21 min 27 sec
09 - Castle Rackrent by Maria Edgeworth 22 min 4 sec
08 - Castle Rackrent by Maria Edgeworth 28 min 13 sec
07 - Castle Rackrent by Maria Edgeworth 22 min 31 sec
06 - Castle Rackrent by Maria Edgeworth 16 min 29 sec
05 - Castle Rackrent by Maria Edgeworth 25 min
04 - Castle Rackrent by Maria Edgeworth 14 min 20 sec
03 - Castle Rackrent by Maria Edgeworth 23 min 49 sec
02 - Castle Rackrent by Maria Edgeworth 18 min 18 sec
01 - Castle Rackrent by Maria Edgeworth 22 min 20 sec

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