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“Writing this funny requires immense talent.” —AV Club H. Jon Benjamin—the lead voice behind Archer and Bob's Burgers—helps us all feel a little better about our own failures by sharing his own in a hilarious memoir-ish chronicle of failure. Most people would consider H. Jon Benjamin a...

The human body is the primary instrument of war, yet those waging war often confront soldiers' bodies in a detached or merely intellectual way. In The Tenderness of Silent Minds, Martha C. Nussbaum, a leading thinker on emotion, morality, and justice, conducts a pioneering study of Benjamin Britten's musical representations of the tender male body amidst the brutality of war, and their ability to transform consciousness by evoking potent, non-personal emotions.

The recollections of a British infantryman who served in the British army during the Napoleonic Wars. (Summary by Graham Keeling)

Whether written in camp, in hospital, or in hospitable home, the letters tell a plain, unvarnished, and true story of the observations and experiences, the impressions and feelings, of a soldier whose only personal regret is that he could not be one of those whose paroles at Appomattox are patents incontestable that they fought for the right as they saw it, as long as there was a hope to encourage them. Though not intended as history, they are historical in the respect that they narrate actual occurrences in camp, on the march, and in the battle. The lady to whom all but the last were ...

Explore the life and mind of one of America's founding figures through a collection of narratives that highlight themes of self-discovery, ambition, and innovation. This podcast draws on works that reflect the journey of personal growth and intellectual pursuit, offering insights into the challenges and triumphs of shaping one's destiny. Each week, tune in to a different complete audiobook, offering a fresh perspective from various authors and eras. Whether you're seeking to learn from the past or gain inspiration for the future, this series provides a diverse range of styles and viewpoints ...

Join your Happy Hollywood History Host, Mr. Benjamin Burke, as he and a friend discuss the history of some of the greatest classic films out of the Golden Age of Hollywood.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-hollywood-babylonians--5329993/support.

Questo ciclo è stato realizzato in occasione del centesimo anniversario della nascita di Benjamin Britten, nato il 22 novembre 1913, giorno di Santa Cecilia. Si tratta di un ritratto biografico e artistico che ne ripercorre la vicenda di pari passo all’evoluzione di un catalogo di opere che hanno toccato tutti i territori del linguaggio musicale. Si va dalla musica sinfonica ai grandi capolavori teatrali come Peter Grimes o The Turn of the Screw. Dalla vasta produzione sacra ai preziosi cicli di liriche vocali fino alla luminosa serie di opere pensate per i bambini ma di valore universale. ...

This is Vol. 6, No. 7, Serial No. 155 of The Mentor, published May 15, 1918. Benjamin Franklin was one of the leading figures of the 18th century and a founding father of the United States. His interests and accomplishments were broad and varied. Franklin is known as a brilliant inventor and a leading author, politician, diplomat, scientist, postmaster, and an influential printer in Philadelphia. These short vignettes for The Mentor magazine cover many of aspects of Franklin’s amazing life and career. - Summary by Larry Wilson

In Benjamin Franklin's lifetime, he kept good record of his life and travels, and although Franklin was never a president, he still plays a crucial part in our American history. (Summary by Elijah Fisher)

An autobiographical account of Dr. Benjamin Rush, written by himself, containing his views on many subjects including medicine, the American Revolution, his role as an abolitionist, his family and other descendants, and other information during his life. (Summary by progressingamerica)

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, a captivating short story by F. Scott Fitzgerald from 1921, has been transformed into a major motion picture. It tells the extraordinary tale of Benjamin Button, who is born as an elderly man, much to the shock and dismay of his father and family doctor. As he ages in reverse, he navigates the complexities of life until he ultimately departs from this world as an innocent newborn. (Summary by Mike Vendetti)

His life was like a full five-act play—prophetic prologue and stately epilogue, and swelling scene imposed upon swelling scene, until the tallow chandler's son, rising from the humblest levels of human fortune to the highest by uninterrupted gradations of invincible success, finally becomes the recipient of such a degree of impressive homage as has rarely been paid to anyone by the admiration and curiosity of mankind. (from Introduction)

His life was like a full five-act play—prophetic prologue and stately epilogue, and swelling scene imposed upon swelling scene, until the tallow chandler's son, rising from the humblest levels of human fortune to the highest by uninterrupted gradations of invincible success, finally becomes the recipient of such a degree of impressive homage as has rarely been paid to anyone by the admiration and curiosity of mankind. (from Introduction)

Benjamín Vicuña: la vida y el momento presente del ícono latino que está definiendo la conversación. Serie en español sobre Benjamín Vicuña, narrada con reverencia y rigor. Este podcast biográfico te lleva en un viaje íntimo por la trayectoria de quien conquistó pantallas en Chile, Argentina y México. Conoce los momentos decisivos que marcaron su carrera artística, sus interpretaciones más memorables y los desafíos personales que enfrentó en el camino hacia el estrellato. Exploramos su formación actoral, sus primeros trabajos en producciones teatrales, el salto a la ...

Britten's operas are firmly established in the international repertoire: according to Operabase, they are performed worldwide more than those of any other composer born in the 20th century, and only Puccini and Richard Strauss come ahead of him if the list is extended to all operas composed after 1900. Britten went to various sources for his stories from the Bible to Japanese noh plays. This is a collection of twelve of the source stories. All but one are the original texts; the one exception is A Midsummer Night’s Dream which the reader took from Charles Lamb’s telling of the story. Some ...

Willkommen im „End of Space“-Universum – einem endlosen Science-Fiction-Hörbuch, das stetig weiterwächst. Begleite ein ungleiches Team an die Ränder des Kosmos auf der Suche nach dem wahren Ursprung der Sterne. Entdecke mit jeder neuen Episode unbekannte Planeten, tödliche Gefahren und tiefgründige Charakterentwicklungen in einem gigantischen Fortsetzungsroman. „End of Space“ ist kein gewöhnlicher Sci-Fi-Podcast. Es ist ein offenes Live-Showcase der Ghostwriting-Agentur Tintengeist. Es demonstriert packendes Worldbuilding, fesselndes Pacing und erstklassige Story-Entwicklung in...

A podcast on everything Ghostbusters by two long-time fansite webmasters Troy Benjamin (of Ghostbusters HQ) and Chris Stewart (of Proton Charging). Join us for in-depth analysis of the latest news, commentary on goings on, and interviews with some familiar faces.

A book for students of history to test their knowledge and to direct their studies. As the title tells us, this is a book of 1001 questions, with answers, regarding world history. - Summary by KevinS

Comic Owen Benjamin shares his infinite wisdom and musical ability; how Owen gets out of speeding tickets; and tackling Eddie Vedder.