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In Idiot, the protagonist may seem foolish to his fellow residents at Mrs. Smithers-Pedagog’s home for single gentlemen, but his unconventional creativity proves to be anything but trivial.

Podcast · By John Kendrick Bangs · English · Official site

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21
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Sep 6, 2026
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Aug 5, 2026

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  1. Episode · Sep 6, 2026

    Astrophel and Stella-Sir Philip Sidney (opens the original)

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    "Astrophel and Stella" by Sir Philip Sidney is a poignant exploration of love and desire, encapsulating the complexities of human emotion through the lens of poetic expression. This collection of sonnets captures the deep, often tumultuous feelings of longing and unrequited love, making it a timeless reflection on the nature of affection and the pain it can bring. The themes of passion, beauty, and the struggles inherent in romantic pursuits resonate just as powerfully today as they did in the R

  2. Episode · Aug 30, 2026

    Grimm Tales Made Gay-Guy Wetmore Carryl (opens the original)

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    In Idiot, the protagonist may seem foolish to his fellow residents at Mrs. Smithers-Pedagog’s home for single gentlemen, but his unconventional creativity proves to be anything but trivial. While they dismiss his insights as nonsense, his unique perspective manages to get under their skin, revealing that sometimes, the most disregarded voices can share the most profound truths. This captivating tale is the first of John Kendrick Bangs Idiot series, originally published by Harper and Brothers in

  3. Episode · Aug 29, 2026

    Faust I-Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (opens the original)

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    In Idiot, the protagonist may seem foolish to his fellow residents at Mrs. Smithers-Pedagog’s home for single gentlemen, but his unconventional creativity proves to be anything but trivial. While they dismiss his insights as nonsense, his unique perspective manages to get under their skin, revealing that sometimes, the most disregarded voices can share the most profound truths. This captivating tale is the first of John Kendrick Bangs Idiot series, originally published by Harper and Brothers in

  4. Episode · Aug 24, 2026

    Fiend's Delight-Ambrose Bierce (opens the original)

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    In Idiot, the protagonist may seem foolish to his fellow residents at Mrs. Smithers-Pedagog’s home for single gentlemen, but his unconventional creativity proves to be anything but trivial. While they dismiss his insights as nonsense, his unique perspective manages to get under their skin, revealing that sometimes, the most disregarded voices can share the most profound truths. This captivating tale is the first of John Kendrick Bangs Idiot series, originally published by Harper and Brothers in

  5. Episode · Aug 23, 2026

    Extract from Captain Stormfield's Visit to Heaven (version 2)-Mark Twain (opens the original)

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    In Idiot, the protagonist may seem foolish to his fellow residents at Mrs. Smithers-Pedagog’s home for single gentlemen, but his unconventional creativity proves to be anything but trivial. While they dismiss his insights as nonsense, his unique perspective manages to get under their skin, revealing that sometimes, the most disregarded voices can share the most profound truths. This captivating tale is the first of John Kendrick Bangs Idiot series, originally published by Harper and Brothers in

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