History of a Six Weeks' Tour

Episodios

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  Letters Written During a Short Residence in Sweden, Norway and Denmark - Mary Wollstonecraft 31.07.2026 5h 47m

  "Letters Written During a Short Residence in Sweden, Norway and Denmark" by Mary Wollstonecraft offers a vivid and personal account of her travels through Scandinavia, capturing the landscapes, cultures, and social conditions of the time. Wollstonecraft's reflections provide insights into the human experience, emphasizing themes of exploration, self-discovery, and the quest for understanding in unfamiliar environments. As listeners journey through her letters, they will appreciate her keen observations and the emotional depth that resonates with contemporary audiences. This enduring work invites us to reflect on our own connections to place and identity, making it a timeless addition to the literary canon.
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  History of a Six Weeks' Tour - Percy Bysshe Shelley Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley 06.05.2026 2h 19m

  Full titled History of a Six Weeks' Tour through a part of France, Switzerland, Germany, and Holland; with Letters Descriptive of a Sail Round the Lake of Geneva and of the Glaciers of Chamouni, this small journal was a travel narrative kept by the English Romantic authors Mary Shelley and Percy Bysshe Shelley. They describe two trips, both taken by Mary, Percy, and Mary's stepsister, Claire Clairmont: one across Europe in 1814, and one to Lake Geneva in 1816. Divided into three sections, the text consists of a journal, four letters, and Percy Shelley's poem "Mont Blanc". Apart from the poem, the text was primarily written and organized by Mary Shelley. - Summary by 1817