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  • Worlds Famous Orations Vol II Rome - William Jennings Bryan Francis Whiting Halsey Various

    Worlds Famous Orations Vol II Rome - William Jennings Bryan Francis Whiting Halsey Various
    2026/07/04
    "Worlds Famous Orations Vol II Rome," compiled by William Jennings Bryan and Francis Whiting Halsey in 1906, is a remarkable collection of the most significant speeches delivered by renowned Roman statesmen, including Cicero, Seneca, and Julius Caesar. This second volume offers listeners an insightful journey through history, showcasing the power of rhetoric and the enduring impact of these orations on political thought and public discourse. The themes of persuasion, justice, and civic duty resonate strongly even today, reminding us of the timeless nature of eloquence and its ability to inspire change.
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    7 時間 32 分
  • World's Famous Orations Vol I Greece - William Jennings Bryan Francis Whiting Halsey Various

    World's Famous Orations Vol I Greece - William Jennings Bryan Francis Whiting Halsey Various
    2026/06/30
    "World's Famous Orations Vol I Greece" is the inaugural volume in a ten-part collection curated by William Jennings Bryan and Francis Whiting Halsey, showcasing the most iconic speeches from ancient Greece. Featuring renowned figures such as Achilles, Pericles, and Socrates, this volume brings to life their legendary orations and the powerful ideas that shaped their time. The themes of leadership, wisdom, and the human condition explored in these speeches continue to resonate today, reminding listeners of the timeless nature of eloquence and persuasion.
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    7 時間 9 分
  • Midsummer Night's Dream - William Shakespeare

    Midsummer Night's Dream - William Shakespeare
    2026/06/27
    A Midsummer Night's Dream is a timeless exploration of love, identity, and the chaos that ensues when magic disrupts the natural order. Set against the backdrop of a wedding, the play weaves together the lives of young lovers Hermia, Lysander, Demetrius, and Helena, whose romantic pursuits lead them into a mystical forest inhabited by mischievous fairies and a bumbling band of craftsmen. Themes of unrequited love and the folly of human behavior resonate strongly as characters grapple with their desires and the whims of fate, reminding us that "what fools these mortals be." Shakespeare's masterful blend of comedy and fantasy invites listeners to reflect on the complexities of love and the unpredictability of life, making this enchanting tale as relevant today as it was in his time. With its delightful characters and humorous misunderstandings, the play ultimately reassures us that love, like a dream, can be both bewildering and beautiful.
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    1 時間 59 分
  • A Midsummer Night's Dream - Full Play - William Shakespeare

    A Midsummer Night's Dream - Full Play - William Shakespeare
    2026/03/07
    Magic, fairies, young lovers chasing each other through a forest, a man with a donkey's head, and impish Puck wreaking havoc right and left. What's going on here? It's A Midsummer Night's Dream, Shakespeare at his most fanciful. The play opens with Theseus, Duke of Athens, preparing for his wedding. Egeus complains to Theseus that his daughter Hermia refuses to marry Demetrius. When Hermia is given the choice between marriage to Demetrius or life as a nun, she and her true love Lysander flee into the forest. Demetrius follows them; and Helena, who loves Demetrius, follows him. Also in the forest are Oberon and Titania, king and queen of the fairies, at odds with one another. At Oberon's behest, Puck causes Demetrius to fall in love with Helena -- oops, he missed, that was Lysander instead. Mayhem ensues. In the meantime, a group of bumbling craftsmen rehearses a play. Puck gives one of them, Bottom, the head of an ass and makes Titania fall in love with him. Further hilarity results as Bottom sees nothing at all odd about this. Eventually everything is straightened out, Bottom and the rest "perform" their play, there is a triple wedding, and Puck assures us the whole thing has been a dream.

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    1 時間 59 分
  • Act 5 - A Midsummer Night's Dream

    Act 5 - A Midsummer Night's Dream
    2022/02/18
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    24 分
  • Act 4 - A Midsummer Night's Dream

    Act 4 - A Midsummer Night's Dream
    2022/02/18
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    17 分
  • Act 3 - A Midsummer Night's Dream

    Act 3 - A Midsummer Night's Dream
    2022/02/18
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    35 分
  • Act 2 - A Midsummer Night's Dream

    Act 2 - A Midsummer Night's Dream
    2022/02/18
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    24 分