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Shirley (version 2)

Shirley (version 2)

By: Charlotte Brontë
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 Set against the backdrop of early 19th-century England, Charlotte Brontës second novel, Shirley, immerses readers in a time of profound political and social transformation, marked by the Industrial Revolution and the Napoleonic Wars. At its heart, this captivating tale explores themes of romance and the shifting values of a changing world. The narrative follows the intertwined lives of two couples the Moore brothers, Louis and Robert, along with Caroline Helstone and Shirley Keeldar, as they navigate their struggles and triumphs. The evocative final scenes encapsulate the essence of this era, leaving readers with a yearning for a more compassionate and equitable future while mourning the enchanting world of natures beauty that is slipping away. - Summary by Jim LockeCopyright 19th and 20th Century Fiction
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  • 037 - The winding-up

    037 - The winding-up
    Feb 26 2026
    Set against the backdrop of early 19th-century England, Charlotte Brontës second novel, Shirley, immerses readers in a time of profound political and social transformation, marked by the Industrial Revolution and the Napoleonic Wars. At its heart, this captivating tale explores themes of romance and the shifting values of a changing world. The narrative follows the intertwined lives of two couples the Moore brothers, Louis and Robert, along with Caroline Helstone and Shirley Keeldar, as they navigate their struggles and triumphs. The evocative final scenes encapsulate the essence of this era, leaving readers with a yearning for a more compassionate and equitable future while mourning the enchanting world of natures beauty that is slipping away. - Summary by Jim Locke
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    34 mins
  • 036 - Written in the schoolroom

    036 - Written in the schoolroom
    Feb 25 2026
    Set against the backdrop of early 19th-century England, Charlotte Brontës second novel, Shirley, immerses readers in a time of profound political and social transformation, marked by the Industrial Revolution and the Napoleonic Wars. At its heart, this captivating tale explores themes of romance and the shifting values of a changing world. The narrative follows the intertwined lives of two couples the Moore brothers, Louis and Robert, along with Caroline Helstone and Shirley Keeldar, as they navigate their struggles and triumphs. The evocative final scenes encapsulate the essence of this era, leaving readers with a yearning for a more compassionate and equitable future while mourning the enchanting world of natures beauty that is slipping away. - Summary by Jim Locke
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    53 mins
  • 035 - Wherein matters make some progress but not much

    035 - Wherein matters make some progress but not much
    Feb 24 2026
    Set against the backdrop of early 19th-century England, Charlotte Brontës second novel, Shirley, immerses readers in a time of profound political and social transformation, marked by the Industrial Revolution and the Napoleonic Wars. At its heart, this captivating tale explores themes of romance and the shifting values of a changing world. The narrative follows the intertwined lives of two couples the Moore brothers, Louis and Robert, along with Caroline Helstone and Shirley Keeldar, as they navigate their struggles and triumphs. The evocative final scenes encapsulate the essence of this era, leaving readers with a yearning for a more compassionate and equitable future while mourning the enchanting world of natures beauty that is slipping away. - Summary by Jim Locke
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    26 mins
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