World's Desire

H. Rider Haggard, Andrew Lang
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Embark on a journey through the realms of desire, longing, and the complexities of human connection with "World's Desire." This podcast delves into the intricate narratives that explore the depths of love and the often tumultuous paths taken in its pursuit. Each episode features a new complete audiobook, allowing listeners to immerse themselves in a rotating collection of tales that reflect the myriad expressions of desire throughout history and literature. These stories invite contemplation on what it means to yearn for something unattainable, to grapple with the consequences of passion, and to confront the choices that shape our lives. This is not a single story but a series of unique explorations that celebrate the richness of human experience. Join us and discover a new book with every episode, where each narrative unfolds the timeless themes of aspiration and the heart's true longing. This show includes AI-generated content.

  1. Aug 27

    Story of Geographical Discovery How the World Became Known-Joseph Jacobs

    H. Rider Haggard (author of King Solomon's Mines the Allan Quatermain Series, and many more) and Andrew Lang (author of, among others, the rainbow coloured fairytale books) collaborate to lend their talent to one of the most fascinating and well known stories of all times. Odysseus returns home from the war, but does not find the peace and quiet which he craves. His home is ravaged, and his wife Penelope is dead. He comunicates with an old flame, the beautiful Helen of Troy, who sends him to his ultimate and defining last journey. Read about his adventures, and what might have been, in this beautiful novel by two of Britian's best Vctorian novelists. - Summary by Stav Nisser and Wikipedia. This episode includes AI-generated content.

  2. Aug 26

    Letters Written During a Short Residence in Sweden, Norway and Denmark-Mary Wollstonecraft

    H. Rider Haggard (author of King Solomon's Mines the Allan Quatermain Series, and many more) and Andrew Lang (author of, among others, the rainbow coloured fairytale books) collaborate to lend their talent to one of the most fascinating and well known stories of all times. Odysseus returns home from the war, but does not find the peace and quiet which he craves. His home is ravaged, and his wife Penelope is dead. He comunicates with an old flame, the beautiful Helen of Troy, who sends him to his ultimate and defining last journey. Read about his adventures, and what might have been, in this beautiful novel by two of Britian's best Vctorian novelists. - Summary by Stav Nisser and Wikipedia. This episode includes AI-generated content.

  3. Aug 25

    Understood Betsy-Dorothy Canfield Fisher

    H. Rider Haggard (author of King Solomon's Mines the Allan Quatermain Series, and many more) and Andrew Lang (author of, among others, the rainbow coloured fairytale books) collaborate to lend their talent to one of the most fascinating and well known stories of all times. Odysseus returns home from the war, but does not find the peace and quiet which he craves. His home is ravaged, and his wife Penelope is dead. He comunicates with an old flame, the beautiful Helen of Troy, who sends him to his ultimate and defining last journey. Read about his adventures, and what might have been, in this beautiful novel by two of Britian's best Vctorian novelists. - Summary by Stav Nisser and Wikipedia. This episode includes AI-generated content.

  4. Aug 24

    Commentary on the Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Galatians-John Calvin

    H. Rider Haggard (author of King Solomon's Mines the Allan Quatermain Series, and many more) and Andrew Lang (author of, among others, the rainbow coloured fairytale books) collaborate to lend their talent to one of the most fascinating and well known stories of all times. Odysseus returns home from the war, but does not find the peace and quiet which he craves. His home is ravaged, and his wife Penelope is dead. He comunicates with an old flame, the beautiful Helen of Troy, who sends him to his ultimate and defining last journey. Read about his adventures, and what might have been, in this beautiful novel by two of Britian's best Vctorian novelists. - Summary by Stav Nisser and Wikipedia. This episode includes AI-generated content.

  5. Aug 23

    World's Lumber Room-Selina Gaye

    H. Rider Haggard (author of King Solomon's Mines the Allan Quatermain Series, and many more) and Andrew Lang (author of, among others, the rainbow coloured fairytale books) collaborate to lend their talent to one of the most fascinating and well known stories of all times. Odysseus returns home from the war, but does not find the peace and quiet which he craves. His home is ravaged, and his wife Penelope is dead. He comunicates with an old flame, the beautiful Helen of Troy, who sends him to his ultimate and defining last journey. Read about his adventures, and what might have been, in this beautiful novel by two of Britian's best Vctorian novelists. - Summary by Stav Nisser and Wikipedia. This episode includes AI-generated content.

  6. Aug 22

    Mr. Mulliner Speaking-P. G. Wodehouse

    H. Rider Haggard (author of King Solomon's Mines the Allan Quatermain Series, and many more) and Andrew Lang (author of, among others, the rainbow coloured fairytale books) collaborate to lend their talent to one of the most fascinating and well known stories of all times. Odysseus returns home from the war, but does not find the peace and quiet which he craves. His home is ravaged, and his wife Penelope is dead. He comunicates with an old flame, the beautiful Helen of Troy, who sends him to his ultimate and defining last journey. Read about his adventures, and what might have been, in this beautiful novel by two of Britian's best Vctorian novelists. - Summary by Stav Nisser and Wikipedia. This episode includes AI-generated content.

  7. Aug 21

    Daffodil Mystery-Edgar Wallace

    H. Rider Haggard (author of King Solomon's Mines the Allan Quatermain Series, and many more) and Andrew Lang (author of, among others, the rainbow coloured fairytale books) collaborate to lend their talent to one of the most fascinating and well known stories of all times. Odysseus returns home from the war, but does not find the peace and quiet which he craves. His home is ravaged, and his wife Penelope is dead. He comunicates with an old flame, the beautiful Helen of Troy, who sends him to his ultimate and defining last journey. Read about his adventures, and what might have been, in this beautiful novel by two of Britian's best Vctorian novelists. - Summary by Stav Nisser and Wikipedia. This episode includes AI-generated content.

  8. Aug 20

    Sevastopol-Leo Tolstoy

    H. Rider Haggard (author of King Solomon's Mines the Allan Quatermain Series, and many more) and Andrew Lang (author of, among others, the rainbow coloured fairytale books) collaborate to lend their talent to one of the most fascinating and well known stories of all times. Odysseus returns home from the war, but does not find the peace and quiet which he craves. His home is ravaged, and his wife Penelope is dead. He comunicates with an old flame, the beautiful Helen of Troy, who sends him to his ultimate and defining last journey. Read about his adventures, and what might have been, in this beautiful novel by two of Britian's best Vctorian novelists. - Summary by Stav Nisser and Wikipedia. This episode includes AI-generated content.

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Embark on a journey through the realms of desire, longing, and the complexities of human connection with "World's Desire." This podcast delves into the intricate narratives that explore the depths of love and the often tumultuous paths taken in its pursuit. Each episode features a new complete audiobook, allowing listeners to immerse themselves in a rotating collection of tales that reflect the myriad expressions of desire throughout history and literature. These stories invite contemplation on what it means to yearn for something unattainable, to grapple with the consequences of passion, and to confront the choices that shape our lives. This is not a single story but a series of unique explorations that celebrate the richness of human experience. Join us and discover a new book with every episode, where each narrative unfolds the timeless themes of aspiration and the heart's true longing. This show includes AI-generated content.

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  • Creator
    H. Rider Haggard, Andrew Lang
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    15
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright Travel Genre
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