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Lytton Strachey’s groundbreaking work, Eminent Victorians (1918), captivated readers with its sharp wit and insightful exploration of Victorian figures. In this compelling follow-up, Queen Victoria (1921), he delves deeper into the life of one of historys most iconic monarchs, revealing the complexities and contradictions that defined her reign. Strachey masterfully balances humor and critique, shedding light on the pervasive hypocrisy of Victorian morality while humanizing his subjects. (Summary from Wikipedia)

A book podcast where you will discover new books and get reading tips, but we also talk about lifestyle, wellness, and self-care. So let's learn something new, feel encouraged and inspired, and have fun!

The Victoria Cross stands as the pinnacle of military honor, awarded to members of the British and Commonwealth armed forces for extraordinary acts of bravery in the face of the enemy. Established by Royal Warrant in 1856 by Queen Victoria, who was deeply invested in the accounts of gallantry during the Crimean War, this medal recognizes the remarkable courage displayed by soldiers from all ranks amidst the chaos of battle. Stories of the Victoria Cross, penned by the Victorian author Frank Mundell and published by The Sunday School Union, offers a collection of inspirational narratives that ...

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Born in Edinburgh in June 1815, John Westgarth was the son of the surveyor-general of customs for Scotland. He received his education at the high schools of Leith and Edinburgh, followed by Dr. Bruce’s school in Newcastle-on-Tyne. After entering the office of G. Young and Company, which was engaged in the Australian trade, Westgarth recognized the immense potential of the new land and decided to emigrate. He arrived in Melbourne in December 1840, a burgeoning town of just a few thousand residents. When the new colony established its legislative council, Westgarth topped the poll for ...

Originally introduced in the summer of 2020, this podcast was produced as an alternative to the annual Anarchist Bookfair, which was not able to be held as a consequence of COVID-19's widespread curtailing of activities and gatherings. In this podcast, members of the Collective would interview speakers in various fields such emancipatory and anarchist politics including gender and intersectionality, indigenous resurgence and activism, anti-racism, environment, anarchist history, etc.

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Part Twilight Zone but wholly unique, Victoria's Lift is an ongoing audio drama featuring a mysterious girl who guides visitors to their transformations. A dark place whose original luster is now lost to time, the unlikely, old Victorian building sits overlooked by most on the edge of Pittsburgh. Originally built as a luxury residence for some of the city’s most well to do residents, it now serves a different purpose. Within its dilapidated walls sits Victoria's Lift. Step inside and ride it to the floor chosen for your transformation.

Dive into the thrilling world of Americas first full-length crime fiction novel, The Dead Letter An American Romance, authored in 1866 by Metta Victoria Fuller Victor under the pseudonym, Seeley Regester. This work, while melodramatic at times, offers a captivating look at the genres early roots, punctuated with perspectives reflective of its era. The narrative unfolds with Richard Redfield, a clerk at the Dead Letter Office, who stumbles upon an unclaimed letter that ties into a brutal murder case from two years ago. Join us as we delve into this riveting tale, expertly summarized by J. M. ...

In dem Podcast »Randbemerkungen« spricht Victoria Linnea mit ihren Gäst*innen darüber, was Literatur bedeutet – aus einer persönlichen, individuellen Sichtweise heraus, aber auch aus der Perspektive von Personen, die viel zu oft an den gesellschaftlichen Rand gedrängt und nicht gehört werden. Dabei enthalten gerade die kleinen Kommentare am Rande eines Textes spannende Hinweise, die neue Perspektiven eröffnen können, wenn man sich darauf einlässt. Die Folgen erscheinen jeweils am 15. des Monats. Mehr über Victoria auf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/victorialinnea11/

Beans & Books ist ein Podcast über das Büchermachen. Wir plaudern bei einer gepflegten Tasse Kaffee über die Herausforderungen des Büchermachens - vom Schreibprozess über das Selbstverlegen bis hin zur Verlagsbranche und stellen euch nebenbei unsere Lieblingsroasts vor. Am Mikrophon begrüßen euch die Autorin, Textkünstlerin und Verlegerin Victoria Hohmann und der Mediendesigner Andreas Vierheller - (in Zukunft) außerdem viele spannende Gäst:innen.

Thriller Author Victoria M. Patton shares her knowledge of the self-publishing world with other authors. From topics like how to set up your website, when to advertise, and knowing your genre, to anything else having to do with the indie author world. Learn how to craft not only your books but how to get your author platform off the ground, from start to finish and everything in between. With a good whiskey thrown in for good measure. Sometimes she will be joined by her asshole cat Pumpkin, who makes sure she knows he is really the one in charge. There may be cursing in these episodes. Support...

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A monthly podcast where two distractable nerds spend their time chatting bubbles about the enjoyment of something unintended but fabulous, while also trying to get their to be read piles under control. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Welcome to Book Shop Chats, your go to podcast for indie authors and learning insight into what it takes to write a book (HINT: You can do it too!!)Join authors as they share their personal journeys, successes, and challenges, providing you with unique insights into the writing process. The discussions explore into various aspects of storytelling, from character development to plot structuring, ensuring you have a well-rounded understanding of the craft.Whether you're just starting out or have published multiple works, this podcast is your companion in the pursuit of storytelling excellence. ...

Hello and welcome. Join me Victoria Wright, inspirational writer and series author as I narrate the Evie Prince Series. A fictional trilogy that tells the story of Evie Prince, a 40-something single woman who experiences a spiritual awakening. Her journey is one of beauty, discovery, and remembering her true self. Ego and fear have limited her world but leaps of faith and self love guide her to a life she never thought she could live. Each episode highlights reminders that were given to Evie to guide her journey and I trust they will guide you as well. Let Evie's story remind you of what you ...

Join Freya Victoria for Freya's Fairy Tales, where we believe fairy tales are both stories we enjoyed as children, and something that we can achieve ourselves. Each week we will talk to authors about their favorite fairy tales when they were kids, when they knew they wanted to write, how they come up with their stories, and their adventures into holding their very own fairy tale in their hands. At the end of each episode, we will feature a fairy tale that is either a favorite of the author, or closely resembles their favorite movies, stories, and legends as a kid. (As an Amazon Affiliate our ...

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