Episodes

  • 059 - Janet's Repentance - 28

    059 - Janet's Repentance - 28
    Mar 18 2026
    Scenes of Clerical Life, published in book form in 1858 after its initial serial release, marks the debut of George Eliot, the pen name of Mary Anne Evans. This collection features three poignant novellas that delve into the lives of country clergymen and their communities. Eliots fascination with these characters stems not from their religious beliefs—having moved away from traditional Christianity—but from their deeply human experiences. In these narratives, readers can discover the early emergence of Eliots distinctive narrative voice, her humanistic perspective, and the realism that would establish her as one of the most celebrated novelists of the 19th century. (Introduction by Bruce Pirie)
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    5 mins
  • 058 - Janet's Repentance - 27

    058 - Janet's Repentance - 27
    Mar 17 2026
    Scenes of Clerical Life, published in book form in 1858 after its initial serial release, marks the debut of George Eliot, the pen name of Mary Anne Evans. This collection features three poignant novellas that delve into the lives of country clergymen and their communities. Eliots fascination with these characters stems not from their religious beliefs—having moved away from traditional Christianity—but from their deeply human experiences. In these narratives, readers can discover the early emergence of Eliots distinctive narrative voice, her humanistic perspective, and the realism that would establish her as one of the most celebrated novelists of the 19th century. (Introduction by Bruce Pirie)
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    9 mins
  • 057 - Janet's Repentance - 26

    057 - Janet's Repentance - 26
    Mar 16 2026
    Scenes of Clerical Life, published in book form in 1858 after its initial serial release, marks the debut of George Eliot, the pen name of Mary Anne Evans. This collection features three poignant novellas that delve into the lives of country clergymen and their communities. Eliots fascination with these characters stems not from their religious beliefs—having moved away from traditional Christianity—but from their deeply human experiences. In these narratives, readers can discover the early emergence of Eliots distinctive narrative voice, her humanistic perspective, and the realism that would establish her as one of the most celebrated novelists of the 19th century. (Introduction by Bruce Pirie)
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    18 mins
  • 056 - Janet's Repentance - 25

    056 - Janet's Repentance - 25
    Mar 15 2026
    Scenes of Clerical Life, published in book form in 1858 after its initial serial release, marks the debut of George Eliot, the pen name of Mary Anne Evans. This collection features three poignant novellas that delve into the lives of country clergymen and their communities. Eliots fascination with these characters stems not from their religious beliefs—having moved away from traditional Christianity—but from their deeply human experiences. In these narratives, readers can discover the early emergence of Eliots distinctive narrative voice, her humanistic perspective, and the realism that would establish her as one of the most celebrated novelists of the 19th century. (Introduction by Bruce Pirie)
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    31 mins
  • 055 - Janet's Repentance - 24

    055 - Janet's Repentance - 24
    Mar 14 2026
    Scenes of Clerical Life, published in book form in 1858 after its initial serial release, marks the debut of George Eliot, the pen name of Mary Anne Evans. This collection features three poignant novellas that delve into the lives of country clergymen and their communities. Eliots fascination with these characters stems not from their religious beliefs—having moved away from traditional Christianity—but from their deeply human experiences. In these narratives, readers can discover the early emergence of Eliots distinctive narrative voice, her humanistic perspective, and the realism that would establish her as one of the most celebrated novelists of the 19th century. (Introduction by Bruce Pirie)
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    14 mins
  • 054 - Janet's Repentance - 23

    054 - Janet's Repentance - 23
    Mar 13 2026
    Scenes of Clerical Life, published in book form in 1858 after its initial serial release, marks the debut of George Eliot, the pen name of Mary Anne Evans. This collection features three poignant novellas that delve into the lives of country clergymen and their communities. Eliots fascination with these characters stems not from their religious beliefs—having moved away from traditional Christianity—but from their deeply human experiences. In these narratives, readers can discover the early emergence of Eliots distinctive narrative voice, her humanistic perspective, and the realism that would establish her as one of the most celebrated novelists of the 19th century. (Introduction by Bruce Pirie)
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    11 mins
  • 053 - Janet's Repentance - 22

    053 - Janet's Repentance - 22
    Mar 12 2026
    Scenes of Clerical Life, published in book form in 1858 after its initial serial release, marks the debut of George Eliot, the pen name of Mary Anne Evans. This collection features three poignant novellas that delve into the lives of country clergymen and their communities. Eliots fascination with these characters stems not from their religious beliefs—having moved away from traditional Christianity—but from their deeply human experiences. In these narratives, readers can discover the early emergence of Eliots distinctive narrative voice, her humanistic perspective, and the realism that would establish her as one of the most celebrated novelists of the 19th century. (Introduction by Bruce Pirie)
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    15 mins
  • 052 - Janet's Repentance - 21

    052 - Janet's Repentance - 21
    Mar 11 2026
    Scenes of Clerical Life, published in book form in 1858 after its initial serial release, marks the debut of George Eliot, the pen name of Mary Anne Evans. This collection features three poignant novellas that delve into the lives of country clergymen and their communities. Eliots fascination with these characters stems not from their religious beliefs—having moved away from traditional Christianity—but from their deeply human experiences. In these narratives, readers can discover the early emergence of Eliots distinctive narrative voice, her humanistic perspective, and the realism that would establish her as one of the most celebrated novelists of the 19th century. (Introduction by Bruce Pirie)
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    13 mins