Italian Life and Legends

Anna Cora Mowatt Ritchie
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Delve into the rich tapestry of Italian culture, history, and folklore with "Italian Life and Legends," a podcast that invites you to explore the vibrant narratives woven throughout Italy’s past and present. Each episode presents a new complete audiobook, showcasing a rotating collection of short stories, legends, and historical sketches that celebrate the essence of Italian life. Listeners will encounter profiles of notable performers, intriguing accounts of everyday life, and captivating tales that reflect the spirit of the Italian people and their enduring traditions. This is not a single story but a series of unique explorations that transport you through time and geography, offering insights into Italy's diverse heritage. With every episode, you are encouraged to discover a new book that enhances your appreciation of Italy's literary and cultural landscape, making each listen a journey into the heart of a nation steeped in art, history, and legend.

  1. Aug 28

    December Tales-William Harrison Ainsworth

    A mix of short works written by Anna Cora Mowatt Ritchie during her residence in Florence from 1864-65, this collection was edited and prepared for publication by her sister, Mary Thompson, wife of artist, Cephas Giovanni Thompson, after her death. It contains short stories, legends, historical sketches, profiles of noted Italian performers and foreign literati, and even an account of a devastating flood of the Arno that the author witnessed. - Summary by Kelly S. Taylor

  2. Aug 27

    Echoes of the War-J. M. Barrie

    A mix of short works written by Anna Cora Mowatt Ritchie during her residence in Florence from 1864-65, this collection was edited and prepared for publication by her sister, Mary Thompson, wife of artist, Cephas Giovanni Thompson, after her death. It contains short stories, legends, historical sketches, profiles of noted Italian performers and foreign literati, and even an account of a devastating flood of the Arno that the author witnessed. - Summary by Kelly S. Taylor

  3. Aug 26

    Race Of The Swift-Edwin Carlile Litsey

    A mix of short works written by Anna Cora Mowatt Ritchie during her residence in Florence from 1864-65, this collection was edited and prepared for publication by her sister, Mary Thompson, wife of artist, Cephas Giovanni Thompson, after her death. It contains short stories, legends, historical sketches, profiles of noted Italian performers and foreign literati, and even an account of a devastating flood of the Arno that the author witnessed. - Summary by Kelly S. Taylor

  4. Aug 25

    Moon Endureth Tales and Fancies-John Buchan

    A mix of short works written by Anna Cora Mowatt Ritchie during her residence in Florence from 1864-65, this collection was edited and prepared for publication by her sister, Mary Thompson, wife of artist, Cephas Giovanni Thompson, after her death. It contains short stories, legends, historical sketches, profiles of noted Italian performers and foreign literati, and even an account of a devastating flood of the Arno that the author witnessed. - Summary by Kelly S. Taylor

  5. Aug 24

    Winter Evening Tales-Amelia E. Barr

    A mix of short works written by Anna Cora Mowatt Ritchie during her residence in Florence from 1864-65, this collection was edited and prepared for publication by her sister, Mary Thompson, wife of artist, Cephas Giovanni Thompson, after her death. It contains short stories, legends, historical sketches, profiles of noted Italian performers and foreign literati, and even an account of a devastating flood of the Arno that the author witnessed. - Summary by Kelly S. Taylor

  6. Aug 23

    Lotta Schmidt and Other Stories-Anthony Trollope

    A mix of short works written by Anna Cora Mowatt Ritchie during her residence in Florence from 1864-65, this collection was edited and prepared for publication by her sister, Mary Thompson, wife of artist, Cephas Giovanni Thompson, after her death. It contains short stories, legends, historical sketches, profiles of noted Italian performers and foreign literati, and even an account of a devastating flood of the Arno that the author witnessed. - Summary by Kelly S. Taylor

  7. Aug 22

    Orientations-W. Somerset Maugham

    A mix of short works written by Anna Cora Mowatt Ritchie during her residence in Florence from 1864-65, this collection was edited and prepared for publication by her sister, Mary Thompson, wife of artist, Cephas Giovanni Thompson, after her death. It contains short stories, legends, historical sketches, profiles of noted Italian performers and foreign literati, and even an account of a devastating flood of the Arno that the author witnessed. - Summary by Kelly S. Taylor

  8. Aug 21

    Grim Smile Of The Five Towns-Arnold Bennett

    A mix of short works written by Anna Cora Mowatt Ritchie during her residence in Florence from 1864-65, this collection was edited and prepared for publication by her sister, Mary Thompson, wife of artist, Cephas Giovanni Thompson, after her death. It contains short stories, legends, historical sketches, profiles of noted Italian performers and foreign literati, and even an account of a devastating flood of the Arno that the author witnessed. - Summary by Kelly S. Taylor

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Delve into the rich tapestry of Italian culture, history, and folklore with "Italian Life and Legends," a podcast that invites you to explore the vibrant narratives woven throughout Italy’s past and present. Each episode presents a new complete audiobook, showcasing a rotating collection of short stories, legends, and historical sketches that celebrate the essence of Italian life. Listeners will encounter profiles of notable performers, intriguing accounts of everyday life, and captivating tales that reflect the spirit of the Italian people and their enduring traditions. This is not a single story but a series of unique explorations that transport you through time and geography, offering insights into Italy's diverse heritage. With every episode, you are encouraged to discover a new book that enhances your appreciation of Italy's literary and cultural landscape, making each listen a journey into the heart of a nation steeped in art, history, and legend.

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  • Creator
    Anna Cora Mowatt Ritchie
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    15
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright Single Author Genre
  • Show Website
    Italian Life and Legends