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La-bas follows the troubled novelist Durtal, disillusioned by the superficiality and crudeness of the modern world.

Podcast · By Joris-Karl Huysmans · English · Official site

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Sep 6, 2026
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  1. Episode · Sep 6, 2026

    Life of Charlemagne (Einhard)-Einhard (opens the original)

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    "Life of Charlemagne" by Einhard offers a compelling glimpse into the life and reign of one of history's most significant figures, Charlemagne. This biographical account captures the essence of Charlemagne’s achievements and the profound impact he had on the shaping of Europe during the early Middle Ages. As themes of leadership, legacy, and cultural transformation resonate through the ages, listeners will find value in understanding how Charlemagne's vision helped forge a united Christian empir

  2. Episode · Aug 30, 2026

    Henry the Fifth-Alfred John Church (opens the original)

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    La-bas follows the troubled novelist Durtal, disillusioned by the superficiality and crudeness of the modern world. In his quest for solace, he immerses himself in the study of the Middle Ages, becoming engrossed in the chilling history of the infamous 15th-century child-murderer, Gilles de Rais. Through his connections in Paris‚particularly with Dr. Johannes, a character inspired by Joseph-Antoine Boullan‚Durtal uncovers the unsettling truth that Satanism thrives in turn-of-the-century France.

  3. Episode · Aug 29, 2026

    Traveller’s Narrative Written to Illustrate the Episode of the Báb-Abdu’l-Bahá ‘Abbás (opens the original)

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    La-bas follows the troubled novelist Durtal, disillusioned by the superficiality and crudeness of the modern world. In his quest for solace, he immerses himself in the study of the Middle Ages, becoming engrossed in the chilling history of the infamous 15th-century child-murderer, Gilles de Rais. Through his connections in Paris‚particularly with Dr. Johannes, a character inspired by Joseph-Antoine Boullan‚Durtal uncovers the unsettling truth that Satanism thrives in turn-of-the-century France.

  4. Episode · Aug 24, 2026

    Enchanted Castle-E. Nesbit (opens the original)

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    La-bas follows the troubled novelist Durtal, disillusioned by the superficiality and crudeness of the modern world. In his quest for solace, he immerses himself in the study of the Middle Ages, becoming engrossed in the chilling history of the infamous 15th-century child-murderer, Gilles de Rais. Through his connections in Paris‚particularly with Dr. Johannes, a character inspired by Joseph-Antoine Boullan‚Durtal uncovers the unsettling truth that Satanism thrives in turn-of-the-century France.

  5. Episode · Aug 23, 2026

    Glimpses of the Dark Ages-Anonymous (opens the original)

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    La-bas follows the troubled novelist Durtal, disillusioned by the superficiality and crudeness of the modern world. In his quest for solace, he immerses himself in the study of the Middle Ages, becoming engrossed in the chilling history of the infamous 15th-century child-murderer, Gilles de Rais. Through his connections in Paris‚particularly with Dr. Johannes, a character inspired by Joseph-Antoine Boullan‚Durtal uncovers the unsettling truth that Satanism thrives in turn-of-the-century France.

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