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Daisy Miller is an 1878 novella by Henry James first appearing in Cornhill Magazine in June–July 1879, and in book form the following year. It portrays the courtship of the beautiful American girl Daisy Miller by Frederick Winterbourne, a sophisticated compatriot of hers. His pursuit of her is hampered by her own flirtatiousness, which is frowned upon by the other expatriates when they meet in Switzerland and Italy. (Summary by Wikipedia)CastFrederick Winterbourne: Brett W. DowneyDaisy Miller: Amanda FridayRandolph Miller: Arielle LipshawMrs. Miller: Libby GohnMrs. Costello: Elizabeth ...

LibriVox volunteers bring you 17 recordings of To An April Daisy by John Clare. This was the Fortnightly Poetry project for April 13, 2025. ------ John Clare was an English poet. His biographer Jonathan Bate called Clare "the greatest labouring-class poet that England has ever produced. No one has ever written more powerfully of nature, of a rural childhood, and of the alienated and unstable self." - Summary by Wikipedia

Daisy Miller is an 1878 novella by Henry James. It portrays the confused courtship of the eponymous American girl by Winterbourne, a compatriot of hers with much more sophistication. His pursuit of her is hampered by her own flirtatiousness, which is frowned upon by the other expatriates they meet in Switzerland and Italy. Her lack of understanding of the social mores of the society she so desperately wishes to enter ultimately leads to tragedy. (Summary from Wikipedia)

A celebration of children's literature and the authors behind the books. Hosted by author and academic Daisy May Johnson, each episode offers a deep dive on an individual writer or topic to explore how these stories worked, what they meant to their readers then - and what they mean to us now.

"I was born in a clothes-basket, and do not feel ashamed of my birthplace, though fire and the swill man long ago removed all trace of it." This is the life story of a household cat. It is sometimes amusing, sometimes fun and playful and sometimes admittedly sad and painful because cats do suffer many indignities. But through it all, they remain the independent, proud and faithful companions of men and women through the ages. Do you have a furry friend in your home? Help read this story to repay a bit of their companionship. I don't promise an idyllic life for Daisy, there is pain and some ...

Daisy Miller is a captivating novella penned by Henry James, first published in the Cornhill Magazine in June–July 1879, and later released in book form in 1880. This enchanting tale follows the courtship of the stunning American girl, Daisy Miller, by the refined Frederick Winterbourne, who finds himself entangled in a web of social expectations and Daisys flirtatious nature. Set against the picturesque backdrops of Switzerland and Italy, their romance is challenged by the disapproving gaze of expatriates who question Daisys unconventional behavior. Join us in exploring themes of love, ...

In Daisy is Careering, journalist and author Daisy Buchanan will be looking at one of the most complicated relationships of our lives: work. We all want to find jobs that we love, but what happens when we start to realise they are never going to love us back? How much of ourselves should we bring to our careers? What can we do when our ambition makes us feel anxious? Is there such a thing as a 'dream job'? In a series of intimate and revealing conversations, Daisy will ask her guests to explore how they navigate the highs and lows of their working lives, and how we can all survive and thrive,...

📅 NEW EPISODES EVERY TUESDAY Struggling with self-doubt, burnout, or emotional overwhelm? You’re not alone. InkSights brings you bite-sized wisdom from the world’s best psychology and self-improvement audiobooks, helping you navigate emotions, mindset shifts, and personal growth. I’m Daisy, your host, decoding life-changing insights from books like The Diary of a CEO, Emotions Revealed, and more. Whether you’re leveling up your career, mastering emotional intelligence, or breaking free from past patterns, this podcast is your shortcut to transformation. ✨ Follow now & turn your ...

Poetry is a window to our most hidden self. This podcast brings light upon poetry of all shapes and forms in high hopes of binding us by this invisible thread of meaningful connection.

Let's Be Book Besties!! Where books lead to passionate conversations and rants about books, games, and life.