Episodes

  • Robinson Crusoe Chapter 3 - Wrecked On a Desert Island, Part 1

    Robinson Crusoe Chapter 3 - Wrecked On a Desert Island, Part 1
    Apr 4 2026
    In which the narrator, having narrowly escaped captivity, attempts a desperate journey along the African coast seeking rescue or refuge, encountering strange peoples and beasts that evoke both fear and fascination. Fortunate in acquiring the aid of a kindly Portuguese captain, he finds himself transplanted to a new life in the Brazils, where he begins to cultivate land and grapple with the restless impulses of youth amid the sober realities of plantation living.
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    22 mins
  • Robinson Crusoe Chapter 2 - Slavery & Escape

    Robinson Crusoe Chapter 2 - Slavery & Escape
    Apr 3 2026
    In which I recount my ill-advised beginnings at sea, my apprenticeship under a kind captain, and the grievous misfortunes that fell upon me when captured by Moors, culminating in a desperate escape by boat along a wild and fearful coast. With a faithful boy named Xury at my side, we navigate dangers both natural and human, striving to survive amid savage beasts and unknown lands, all while harbouring hopes of liberty and a return to civilisation.
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    29 mins
  • Robinson Crusoe Chapter 1 - Start in Life

    Robinson Crusoe Chapter 1 - Start in Life
    Apr 2 2026
    In which the narrator, son of a prosperous merchant family, defies his father’s wise counsel to pursue a life at sea, only to encounter the harsh realities and perils of maritime adventure through storms and shipwreck. His youthful folly and restless spirit are laid bare amidst the tempests and trials that soon follow his ill-fated departure from home.
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    31 mins
  • The Life, Adventures & Piracies of Captain Singleton Section 28

    The Life, Adventures & Piracies of Captain Singleton Section 28
    Apr 1 2026
    In which the narrator, burdened with ill-gotten wealth yet destitute of friendship, resolves to bestow a considerable portion upon the sister of his companion William, in hope of securing both charity and refuge. After years of hesitation abroad and careful planning, they resolve upon a stealthy return to England, adopting foreign disguises and cautious conduct to avoid detection whilst arranging their fortunes and alliances.
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    44 mins
  • The Life, Adventures & Piracies of Captain Singleton Section 27

    The Life, Adventures & Piracies of Captain Singleton Section 27
    Mar 31 2026
    In which the careful disposition of funds to a trusted relative is undertaken with prudent resolve and familial affection, ensuring secrecy and security in uncertain times. Thus encouraged by discreet correspondence and an assured retreat, plans are made for a concealed return to England, veiled in privacy and caution.
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    40 mins
  • The Life, Adventures & Piracies of Captain Singleton Section 26

    The Life, Adventures & Piracies of Captain Singleton Section 26
    Mar 30 2026
    In which the narrator and his companion maintain their assumed identities as Armenian merchants while living quietly in Venice, cultivating a deep and steadfast friendship marked by shared reflection and prudence. Their cautious correspondence with distant kin rekindles tender familial ties and ignites contemplations of farewell to foreign lands and a return to England.
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    33 mins
  • The Life, Adventures & Piracies of Captain Singleton Section 25

    The Life, Adventures & Piracies of Captain Singleton Section 25
    Mar 29 2026
    In which the protagonist, concealed from his countrymen and troubled in spirit, wrestles with the heavy burden of his ill-gotten wealth and the deep moral reckonings it incites, finding counsel and comfort chiefly in the wise and steady William. Together they resolve to journey from the Levant to Europe, carrying their precious cargo under a veil of secrecy and reflection, pondering the uncertainties of Providence and the hope for eventual restitution.
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    18 mins
  • The Life, Adventures & Piracies of Captain Singleton Section 24

    The Life, Adventures & Piracies of Captain Singleton Section 24
    Mar 28 2026
    In which the captain and his companion William engage in earnest discourse about the possibility of forsaking their piratical way of life, revealing a profound divergence in their notions of home and repentance. Their deliberations lead them to a cautious plan of concealment and commerce in Persia, adopting the guise of merchants while pondering the better course for their fortunes and souls.
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    27 mins